Oriel Partners' working target is a first suitable candidate within two hours of briefing, with same-day or next-day starts in the majority of cases. Employers who cannot afford a gap in support benefit most from this: we prioritise urgent requirements, and because many candidates are already pre-screened and available, we can often move to shortlist the same day. Contact us directly and we will give you a realistic picture of timescales and availability.
All Oriel Partners temporary candidates are paid by the hour and are only paid for the hours they work. The advantage of temp candidates is that you are not subject to providing a notice period, so you’ve got complete flexibility if you decide the temp candidate is not right. We will quickly source a replacement for you.
We also check in regularly during assignments to catch issues early, which means problems rarely reach the point of requiring a replacement. A 95% assignment completion rate reflects this: most placements run their full course without incident.
There is no minimum contract length for temporary placements through Oriel Partners. Assignments can be as short as a single day or extend to a year or more, and you only pay for the hours that the temp actually works. This flexibility matters for organisations whose needs are unpredictable or have a limited headcount: you are not locked into a commitment before you know how long cover is required.
Yes. Oriel Partners places candidates on a temp-to-perm basis, and around 80% of these arrangements convert to permanent within six weeks. Temp-to-perm is a lower-risk route to a permanent hire because both parties have already worked together before making a long-term commitment.
Every temporary candidate placed by Oriel Partners is interviewed and assessed by a consultant before we introduce them to any client, with no exceptions. We verify eligibility to work, conduct competency-based interviews in person or by video, and check references before placement. This removes the risk of an unknown quantity arriving on site, which is particularly important for short-notice requirements where there is no time to course-correct.
Oriel Partners' temp fees include the candidate's hourly or daily rate plus an agency fee covering National Insurance, pension contributions and holiday pay. We provide a full breakdown before you proceed. Understanding the total cost upfront allows you to compare temporary cover against other options and make the right decision for your situation.
Yes. Oriel Partners builds its network specifically around PA, EA and admin support professionals, which means we can supply multiple candidates simultaneously where required. This matters for organisations managing peak demand, project-based work, or multiple absences at once, where a general staffing agency may lack the depth of relevant candidates.
Oriel Partners specialises in temporary business and admin support recruitment, placing personal assistants, executive assistants, administrators, office managers, receptionists, private PAs and chiefs of staff. Specialist focus matters here: candidates placed by a generalist agency may carry the right job title but lack the specific experience and temperament that PA and EA roles require. We cover everything from single-day absence cover to fixed-term contracts of a year or more, across corporate and private office and home environments in London and across the UK.
