Why Being an Executive Assistant Gives You a Unique Skill Set
Being an Executive Assistant (EA) is far more than a traditional support role. Today’s EAs operate at the heart of businesses, combining organisation, communication, problem-solving and commercial awareness to help senior leaders perform at their best. For professionals considering their next move or exploring Executive Assistant jobs in London, the experience gained as an EA […]
Q4 Hiring Plan for Exceptional PAs, EAs and HR Support
This guide outlines how to secure standout PAs, EAs and HR support ahead of the busy autumn hiring period in London and Manchester. It explains current market demand, when to brief for September to November starts, and a practical six-week hiring timeline. You will also learn when to use temp, permanent or temp-to-perm options, how to assess culture fit quickly, and how to protect confidentiality on senior searches.
The Top 5 Reasons PAs leave their jobs (and how you can retain great talent)
In today’s competitive hiring market, retaining exceptional Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants is becoming increasingly challenging for businesses across London and Manchester. At TalentYard, we regularly speak with experienced candidates who are considering a move — and surprisingly, salary is not always the main reason. While better pay and benefits can influence decisions, most experienced […]
How to Land a PA, HR or Office Support Role via an Agency
This guide explains how to use a specialist recruitment agency to secure your next PA, HR or office support role in the UK. You will learn how to define your brief, tailor your CV, communicate clearly with consultants and manage multiple applications. It also covers temp and contract options, common pitfalls to avoid, and what to expect once you send your CV.
PA and EA Salaries 2026: London vs Manchester Comparison
This guide breaks down 2026 PA and EA salary bands across London and Manchester, showing how pay differs by level, sector and role type. It explores current hiring demand, hybrid working patterns, and the specialist skills that command higher salaries. You will also find practical interview tips, market FAQs and how TalentYard benchmarks offers fairly for both candidates and employers.
Career Coaching – how could it help you?
Coaching is a word that is used a lot but what does it actually mean in a practical sense, and how could it help you? What is Coaching? Coaching is about helping you move from where you are at, to where you want to be. It is a process where a trained coach supports you […]
Meet our Founder- Marion Barry
With TalentYard’s upcoming 10 year anniversary this February we sat down with the founder Marion Barry to learn more about her journey and the lessons she’s learnt along the way as a founder and recruiter. How did you end up setting up TalentYard? I had been working in recruitment for a few years managing […]
How Manchester’s office scene is changing, and what that means for admin professionals
Manchester has changed so much in the last decade and everywhere you look is a new building, co-working space or coffee shop full of laptops and working professionals. A change is happening which could be creating opportunities for admin professionals. Manchester truly is the Northern powerhouse and living up to its name. Major companies are […]
Our top tips on writing the perfect cover letter
A cover letter is a fantastic way of demonstrating your suitability for a role but also offer an opportunity to show how you present yourself, how you communicate professionally and of course your written ability. A good cover letter may go unnoticed, but a bad one could cost you an interview. It is worth putting […]
Our top useful & motivational social media accounts
If you are anything like us then one of your New Year’s Resolutions will be to use social media a whole lot less. But more than this we would just like to be a little more mindful about who and what we invite into our minds. Useful, positive, motivational and productive content is super valuable […]