Auriel Partners

Oriel Partners is a boutique recruitment agency based in London, specialising in the recruitment of administrative roles and personal assistants (PA), executive assistants (EA) and other administrative support functions, on a permanent or temporary basis. The company offers tailored recruitment services for positions such as Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, Office Manager, Chief of Staff, receptionist, administrative assistant, and more. It primarily serves businesses, from large international brands to small organisations, as well as private clients (families, family offices, UHNW). Oriel Partners targets the London market and emphasises a personalised, consultative and confidential approach to meeting its clients' specific needs for administrative recruitment and executive support.

Oriel Partners is a boutique recruitment agency specializing in the placement of Personal Assistants (PA), Executive Assistants (EA), and administrative profiles in London. Founded in 2018 by Auria Heanley and Olivia Coughtrie, both experts in PA recruitment, the company quickly established itself thanks to its consultative and personalized approach, as well as its extensive network in the London administrative sector.

The key stages of its development include:

• Founded in 2018 by two PA recruitment specialists, with the mission of connecting prestigious brands with exceptional administrative talent.
• Specialization in recruiting a variety of profiles: PAs, EAs, virtual assistants, private assistants, temporary and permanent support, office managers, receptionists, graduates, administrative staff, and Chief of Staff.
• Development of a tailor-made offering: Oriel Partners prioritizes meeting with clients to understand their culture and needs, and conducts in-depth interviews with candidates to ensure optimal matching.
• Industry recognition: the agency has been featured in major media outlets (HuffPost, Stylist, Yahoo, Glamour, The Guardian) and has appeared on shortlists for recruitment industry awards.
• Innovation and resources: launch of a podcast dedicated to PAs, publication of recruitment guides, salary surveys, and career advice for candidates.
• High-end positioning: Oriel Partners works with both large companies and smaller organizations, emphasizing confidentiality, flexibility (temporary or permanent recruitment), and quality of service.

The company continues to evolve by adapting to the needs of the London market, expanding its offering, and strengthening its reputation as a trusted partner for administrative recruitment.

Oriel Partners was founded by Olivia Coughtrie and Lizzie Schaffer. They also hold key roles in the management team, with Olivia Coughtrie as Director and Lizzie Schaffer as Co-Director. Oriel Partners is a recruitment firm specializing in the placement of executive assistants and administrative staff in London.