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Permanent and temporary office staffing across administration, human resources and business support throughout the UK.
Admin & HR Recruitment
The people who keep organisations organised.
Strong administrators and HR professionals create order, protect the employee experience and give teams the support they need to perform.
Clayton Miles is a UK Admin and HR recruitment agency helping employers hire administrators, receptionists, personal and executive assistants, office managers, HR professionals and specialist business-support staff. We support permanent appointments as well as temporary office staffing for absence, workload peaks and changing business needs.
Administrative job titles often cover very different responsibilities. An Office Administrator may coordinate customers, contracts, data and internal teams, while an Executive Assistant may manage complex diaries, confidential information and senior stakeholders. We discuss the workload, systems, pace and expected level of ownership before beginning the search.
Our HR recruitment service covers HR Administrators, Coordinators, Advisors, Managers, HR Business Partners, recruitment teams, payroll professionals and learning-and-development support. We explore the size and structure of the organisation, employee population, reporting line and the balance between operational delivery and strategic responsibility.
We also recruit specialist medical administration and patient-services professionals for GP practices and healthcare providers. Medical Receptionists, Medical Secretaries, Clinical Coders and Practice Managers need a combination of systems knowledge, accuracy, confidentiality and confident communication with patients and clinical colleagues.
Whether you need a temporary receptionist at short notice or a permanent HR Manager, our office staffing process is designed to reduce time spent screening unsuitable applications. Candidates are briefed on the role, location, working pattern and salary before introduction, helping both sides enter the process with clear expectations.
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The hiring challenge
Business support shapes the whole organisation.
The best candidates combine practical capability with judgement and communication.
Culture is important
Support professionals work across teams and sensitive information, making communication style and judgement central to fit.
Cover is often urgent
We confirm availability, working pattern and practical requirements before presenting temporary candidates.
Roles we recruit
Administration, people and office support.
Recruitment across the functions that keep teams connected and productive.
Administration
Office support
Human resources
People teams
Specialist support
Medical administration
Who we work with
Business support recruitment across sectors.
A service adapted to your organisation, pace and working model.
Professional services
Client-facing organisations seeking polished administrative and executive support.
Growing businesses
Companies building the office and people infrastructure needed for their next stage.
Healthcare employers
Practices and providers recruiting experienced patient-services and medical administration teams.
Permanent & Temporary
Office staffing that fits the workload.
Long-term appointments and flexible cover for busy teams.
Permanent recruitment
- Detailed role, team and culture briefing
- Targeted admin, HR and support search
- Skills, motivation and fit qualified
- No upfront contingency search fee
- Replacement search subject to agreed terms
Temporary office staffing
- Holiday, absence and workload cover
- Availability and working pattern confirmed
- Relevant systems experience explored
- Temporary-to-permanent options
- Clear rates and communication
Admin & HR FAQ
What employers ask us.
Answers about roles, temporary cover, turnaround, coverage and recruitment fees.
Which Admin and HR roles do you recruit?
We recruit administrators, receptionists, personal and executive assistants, office managers, HR professionals, payroll staff and business-support specialists.
Can you supply temporary office staff?
Yes. We support short-term cover, longer assignments and temporary-to-permanent requirements subject to availability.
Do you recruit specialist medical administrators?
Yes. Our coverage includes medical receptionists, secretaries, administrators, clinical coders and practice managers.
How do you assess office and HR candidates?
We assess relevant responsibilities, systems experience, communication, motivation and availability against your brief, including the level of confidentiality and stakeholder contact involved.
Can you help with urgent receptionist or admin cover?
Yes. We can prioritise urgent office staffing requirements where suitable candidates are available. Timing depends on the location, hours, systems and experience needed.
How quickly can you find Admin and HR staff?
We aim to provide suitable candidates within 24–48 hours for many requirements. Senior HR appointments, specialist roles and some locations may take longer, but we will provide a realistic timescale.
How much does Admin and HR recruitment cost?
Permanent recruitment is offered on a contingency basis with no upfront search fee. Temporary and contract rates depend on the role, hours, location, notice period and assignment requirements. Call us for a clear quote. We are transparent with pricing and will not waste your time.
Which areas of the UK do you cover?
We recruit nationwide and can discuss Admin and HR requirements across London, the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, North East, South East, South West, Wales and Scotland. Candidate availability varies by location and working pattern.
Can you manage a confidential HR search?
Yes. We can agree how the organisation and opportunity are presented and run a discreet search for HR leadership, sensitive replacements and other confidential appointments.
Talk to our team
Find the support your organisation needs.
Tell us about the role, team and difference the right person should make.