PA and EA Recruitment for Management Consultancies

PA and EA Recruitment for
Management Consultancies

Management consultancies need PAs and EAs who are organised, adaptable, and comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders simultaneously. From managing complex travel itineraries and expenses to coordinating across project teams and client engagements, the demands are broad and the pace is consistent. Oriel Partners has placed PAs, EAs, and team assistants with leading consulting firms across London and the UK, from global practices to specialist advisory businesses.

Our consultants work exclusively in PA and administrative recruitment and understand the professional standards, communication skills, and resilience that consulting environments require. Whether you need a permanent EA to support a partner or a team assistant to coordinate a busy project group, we work to deliver the right candidate efficiently, without cutting corners on assessment or cultural fit.

Specialist sector knowledge: our consultants have placed PAs, EAs, and team assistants across global and specialist management consultancies, and understand the specific demands of the environment.

Thoroughly assessed candidates: every candidate is interviewed and assessed by us before we make an introduction, so you can be confident in the quality of whoever we put forward.

Consultative approach: we take time to understand your firm, your team structure, and the specific requirements of the role before we begin the search.

Permanent and temporary placements: whether you need a permanent EA for a senior partner or short-term cover during a project peak, we can help with both.

Trusted by leading consulting firms: our repeat business rate reflects the strength of our placements and the long-term relationships we build with the businesses we support.

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OUR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY HIRING PROCESS

Initial Consultation

To build a comprehensive picture of your management consultancy's hiring needs, a consultant will arrange to meet with you at a time that suits your schedule. Ideally, we will come to your office to understand your firm, your team structure, and the specific demands of the role.

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Shortlisting Candidates

Your consultant will search our specialist network and use targeted channels to identify candidates with the right background for consulting environments. We work efficiently and do not compromise on quality, so you will only see candidates we are genuinely confident in.

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Interviewing Candidates

Every candidate is screened, interviewed, assessed, and personally briefed by us before they meet any of our clients. We make sure they understand your firm, the pace of the environment, and the expectations of the role before they come to see you.

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Securing a Candidate

Once you have identified the right person, we will manage the process through to start date. If the initial shortlist does not produce the right match, we will go back to work and compile a new one. Please get in touch to discuss your management consultancy hiring requirements.

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MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY RECRUITMENT FAQs

What makes Oriel Partners a good choice for PA and EA recruitment in management consultancy?

We recruit exclusively in PA and administrative roles, which means we understand what consulting environments need from their support staff. Every candidate we introduce has been interviewed and assessed by us, and we only make introductions when we are confident in the match. Our consultants have placed EAs, team assistants, and administrative professionals with consulting firms ranging from global practices to specialist advisory businesses across London and the UK.

What types of PA and EA roles do you recruit for in management consultancy?

We recruit across the full range of PA and EA roles in consulting, from junior administrators and team assistants through to senior EAs supporting partners and leadership teams. We also place floater and project-based support staff for businesses that need flexible cover across multiple teams. Both permanent and temporary positions are well within our scope.

Can you help us find temporary PA or EA cover for our consultancy at short notice?

Yes, absolutely. Temporary recruitment is a core part of what we do. We work to identify a first suitable candidate within two hours of receiving a brief, and our target is to have 95% of temporary requests filled same-day or next-day. All temporary candidates are pre-assessed and reference-checked, so you can be confident in whoever we put forward.

Do your candidates understand the pace and demands of a consulting environment?

Many of the candidates in our network have direct experience supporting senior figures in consulting and professional services environments. They are familiar with the travel requirements, client-facing demands, and project-based pace that characterise the sector. Where candidates are moving from a comparable environment, we brief them thoroughly on your firm before they meet you.

How quickly can you place a permanent EA or team assistant for our consultancy?

We work to provide a first shortlist within 48 hours of receiving a permanent brief. From there, the timeline depends on interview availability and the complexity of the role, but our target is to have an offer accepted within two to four weeks. If you have a specific start date in mind, please let us know and we will work around it.

"Our firm has partnered with Oriel Partners on several Executive Assistant and Receptionist searches this year. The team at Oriel have consistently delivered high quality candidates, in addition to being a pleasure to work with. They listen to our needs and really understand the culture of our firm and what is important to us in a search. They are very responsive and also willing to provide insights on the market, which we find really helpful. I look forward to working with Oriel Partners again on our next search."

Talent Director, Mid-Market PE Firm

"Olivia and the team at Oriel are trusted advisors to our business. We have worked with Olivia for many years, and I can always rely on her to find the best solution for us. Olivia is able to advise and guide us through the process, no matter how tricky, as she not only knows our roles and our business well, but she has taken the time to get to know her candidates and can advise and guide them into roles that are fulfilling and suited, which, as a client makes for an appointment that works and lasts! Her level of client and candidate care is second to none and I have recommended her personally to a number of our clients as I know I can trust that Olivia and her team will deliver the highest level of service, ethically and responsibly for all involved."

Sam Boon, Recruitment and Talent Manager, Odgers Berndtson

"It’s the first time we have used Oriel Partners and we would definitely use their agency services again for the right role. The service is professional yet friendly, at pace and a successful placement made in a timely manner."

Sara Roden, HR Lead, Keep Britain Tidy

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