PA and EA Recruitment Consultant, Private and Family Offices

• Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 per annum, plus a quarterly bonus linked to completed placements
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Working Pattern: Hybrid, three days a week in the office
• Right to Work: Existing UK right to work required. No visa sponsorship.

About Oplu

Oplu is an executive search firm specialising in Private and Family Offices, private estates and luxury brands.

We recruit Chiefs of Staff, Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Estate Managers for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) principals in the UK, the US and internationally. Every search is conducted in strict confidence.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a PA and EA Recruitment Consultant to join our London team, working alongside our Research Associate and reporting directly to the Managing Directors.

This opportunity is particularly suited to someone who understands the PA and EA profession from first-hand experience and has moved into recruitment.

You may have worked as a Private PA or Executive Assistant before transitioning into executive search, or you may have supported UHNW individuals within a family office, private office or luxury environment and now wish to build a recruitment career.

The role combines candidate-focused executive search with the day‑time coordination of Oplu's London office.

There is no business development or client account management. The Managing Directors lead client relationships, allowing you to focus on finding exceptional candidates and delivering high-quality shortlists.

Your Responsibilities

Executive Search and Recruitment

• Source and approach Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants and private office professionals for specialist recruitment assignments.
• Conduct initial interviews, candidate assessments, registrations and reference checks.
• Evaluate candidates against the requirements of each position, identifying both strengths and potential gaps.
• Prepare accurate, polished candidate profiles and shortlists to Oplu's standards.
• Coordinate candidate interviews, feedback and offer-stage arrangements.
• Work closely with the Research Associate, sharing responsibilities and supporting searches across the team.

Office and Operations Management

• Coordinate the Managing Directors' diaries, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Manage administrative processes, including contracts, onboarding documents, invoicing records and supplier coordination.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure recruitment databases, templates and internal procedures remain up to date.
• Support the smooth running of the London office.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Private PA, or experience within luxury hospitality or a luxury brand serving UHNW clients.
• Experience managing complex diaries, travel arrangements or office administration.
• Exceptional written and spoken English, with the ability to produce professional, accurate candidate profiles.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and absolute discretion.
• Confidence communicating with senior professionals and assessing suitability for demanding private office environments.
• An interest in executive search and recruitment, with the judgement to recognise exceptional PA and EA talent.
• Previous recruitment experience, particularly within PA, EA, private office or luxury recruitment, is a strong advantage but is not essential.
• Experience supporting Family Offices, UHNW principals or private households is highly desirable.
• Additional languages are an advantage.

What We Offer

• A base salary of £38,000 to £42,000, plus a quarterly bonus linked to completed placements.
• A specialist PA and EA recruitment desk without business development targets.
• Direct training and guidance from Oplu's Managing Directors.
• A collaborative London office environment, working alongside a Research Associate.
• A clear progression pathway to Senior Search Associate and, over time, leadership of the candidate team.