Hire a Personal Assistant with Nannies Matter

Are you looking to hire a personal assistant who can bring order, structure and professional support to your daily life? Nannies Matter provides a personal assistant hire service for professionals across the Home Counties, including Surrey, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Our PAs can support you with the everyday tasks that you simply do not have the time to do.

Whether you need help managing emails, organising appointments or streamlining all the tasks that take up your valuable time, we’ll match you with a candidate who fits comfortably into your lifestyle. Our PAs are highly experienced in diary management, household administration, travel arrangements, event planning, and personal care tasks such as medication reminders or overseeing dry cleaning collections.

We take time to understand your specific personal and professional needs and daily routine before presenting only top candidates who are a cultural fit and who will exceed your expectations. With access to an extensive network and deep knowledge of the recruitment process, Nannies Matter is trusted by clients who expect a discreet, highly capable professional.

To discuss how a private PA can make a meaningful difference to your household, contact us on 07736 337065 or complete our online contact form and we will be in touch.

The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Assistant

Hiring a personal assistant directly from our household staff recruitment agency will have a significant impact on your family’s organisation, work-life balance and efficiency. We regularly place assistants with high-net-worth individuals who require adaptable, reliable support across multiple areas of their personal and professional lives. Unlike virtual assistants or staff limited to one area of responsibility, a household PA can adapt to different roles and support both personal and business tasks.

Your assistant can help with:

• General administration: managing paperwork, responding to urgent emails and keeping your to-do list up to date.
• Diary management and scheduling: planning appointments, coordinating calendars and making travel arrangements.
• Household management: organising service providers, overseeing home maintenance and managing employees.
• Personal errands: booking holidays, handling shopping and keeping track of birthdays and other special occasions.
• Support during events: assisting with event planning, preparing guest lists and overseeing logistics.
• Pet care, dry cleaning, and other daily tasks can be handled as required.

Whether you're seeking part-time support or a full-time executive assistant-style role in your household, our services are flexible to suit your expectations. We know that for many potential employers, finding the right person is about more than qualifications - it’s about trust, professionalism and the ability to adapt.

What Are the Typical Working Hours for a Personal Assistant?

Personal assistants typically work full time - between 35 and 40 hours per week - covering Monday to Friday, with core hours between 9am and 6pm. This provides consistent availability for scheduling, running errands and coordinating personal and household matters.

For clients with fewer support needs, we also recruit part-time personal assistants for 20-30 hours per week. This can be structured across specific days or split between mornings and afternoons, depending on your routine.

Some families request more flexible working hours or require assistance during evenings and weekends, especially if travel, business commitments or event planning are involved. We’ll discuss your preferred hours in detail and present potential candidates with matching availability and experience.

During busy periods, such as holidays or large events, you may of course need your assistant to work additional hours. To make sure both you and your personal assistant understand your needs, we recommend discussing your expectations, terms and overtime pay scales during your initial consultation with our director, and at the interview stage. We can advise you on general industry rates to help you secure the best of the best.

Why Choose Nannies Matter to Hire a Personal Assistant?

Nannies Matter has over 20 years of experience matching clients with household professionals who bring practical skills, discretion and exceptional standards. We understand that each employer has unique requirements, so our approach is designed to be as personal as the role itself.

Here’s what we offer:

• Client-centred recruitment: we listen carefully to your needs and support you throughout the hiring process.
• Extensive network of candidates: we recruit experienced personal assistants with proven backgrounds in private homes, family offices and high-profile settings.
• Attention to cultural fit: we identify people who share your values and fit naturally within your household dynamic.
• Flexible working arrangements: from daily tasks to full PA duties, we’ll help define the role and schedule.
• Trusted support: our team is available throughout the employment process to answer questions, help with contracts and make sure all arrangements work for you.

Whether you need a full-time PA or are looking to hire a personal assistant on a flexible basis, we’ll present only those candidates who meet your expectations and demonstrate the necessary qualifications, experience and discretion.

FAQs about Personal Assistant Hire with Nannies Matter

What qualifications should a personal assistant have?

While there are no fixed professional qualifications, most of our PAs have experience in executive assistant roles, office or administration work or supporting high net-worth households. Many hold formal training in business administration and event planning. We find the best PAs are adaptable, able to think on their feet and have an ability to identify and solve problems before anyone else has even noticed them. We tend to shortlist people who demonstrate these abilities, and who have glowing reviews from other employers in a range of relevant roles.

Can a personal assistant handle both personal and business tasks?

Many of our candidates are skilled at balancing a broad mix of responsibilities, from managing business-related schedules and emails to handling personal errands and household organisation. If your professional and personal life overlap, we can match you with someone who understands that dynamic and can provide support across all areas.

Will the assistant be based in my home?

Most personal assistants we place work from the client's home. Depending on your needs, this can be part-time or full-time, and we will always clarify your expectations around location and access before beginning the recruitment process.

What happens if the assistant isn’t the right fit?

Nannies Matter offers continued support after employment begins. If you feel the arrangement isn’t working, we’ll help reassess the job description, find a more suitable candidate and advise on next steps. Your satisfaction is our priority throughout.