How we work.
A breath of fresh air in the world of PA / EA and business support recruitment.
In our world, you’re not simply a number to be crunched.
We have lived and breathed the business support recruitment world for years – we’re well connected and well respected in the market across industry sectors.
Whether it’s a perfect PA, outstanding Office Manager, a champion Chief of Staff or a ground breaking Graduate – we know what a good one looks like.
Good people know good people and we know how to perfectly match them together.
This is how we do it
Human.
We bring a high touch, personal approach to our candidate and client relationships and work with empathy and understanding. We’re humans not robots!
At Halcyon we fully understand the value of authentic human relationships that last. We know how important it is to be able to really listen to what our candidates and clients want and need, and to be accessible and approachable when you need us in your journey.
Being human takes practice and hard work. Being inhuman, unfortunately, comes all too easy.”
– Simon Sinek
Honest.
We aren’t afraid to have the tough conversations when we need to. We believe honesty is always the best policy and builds the best long term relationships.
At Halcyon we know that honest feedback at every step of your journey with us is key to a successful partnership. We are focussed on building relationships that last so even if it’s a ‘No’ we’ll be calling you to talk you through the why.
No legacy is so rich as honesty.”
– William Shakespeare
Hard-working.
We are a tenacious team with high energy and passion; we won’t stop until we find that perfect opportunity or that perfect hire.
At Halycon our mission is clear and simple; through our human approach, make a positive and lasting impact at every stage of our candidate and client journey. We measure our success by the number of happy candidates we place in their ideal role and the number of happy clients we find their next perfect hire.
Outstanding people have one thing in common : an absolute sense of mission.”
– Zig Ziglar
Happy.
We believe life’s too short to be anything else – in everything we do there will always be the Halycon happiness factor.
-We recognise the value of being happy at work and the impact it can have on company culture, productivity, career success as well as life outside of work. We know how important it is to surround ourselves with people who share our values, and positive relationships at work are key to a happy work life. Life’s too short to be anything but happy!
– Audrey Hepburn
What our clients say...
I’ve worked with Hannah for over 20 years, and she’s gone from guiding my personal career to helping me build admin teams in London and Europe. Her ability to know people, their needs and what they need to build their dream team is outstanding!
I’ve never not liked a candidate that she’s sent me. She has a gift of knowing who will fit your role and organisation and it’s not always what I’m looking for on paper, but I trust who she sends me will be perfect for the role.
I’ve always recommended Hannah to those I know and work with. Getting to know her and Halcyon Partners is well worth your time.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Hannah for several years as she’s supported us in recruiting for Receptionist and Executive Assistant roles, and she has been consistently exceptional. What sets Hannah apart is her rare ability to remember every client and candidate she works with. She recalls details and conversations with ease, which makes every interaction feel thoughtful and personal.
She builds genuine relationships, always taking the time to understand both the people and the needs behind each role. Hannah genuinely cares, and that shows in how she supports candidates through every step and ensures the right fit for both sides. She’s incredibly personable, professional, and reliable, and her warm, tailored approach has made her a trusted partner over the years. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
I’ve known and worked with Mel and Charlotte for a long time, so when they launched Halcyon, it was an easy decision to reach out to them for support. They just get it – they take the time to properly understand the business, the team dynamic, and the circumstances you’re hiring into, which makes a huge difference.
At SailGP, finding people with the right experience is important – but finding those who also bring the right energy, mindset and fit for the culture is absolutely critical. Working with a recruitment partner who truly gets that, and who can represent your brand in the right way in the market, is something I don’t take for granted. Halcyon consistently bring us top-quality candidates who feel like a natural fit, and that’s not something every agency gets right.
The service is always spot on, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Charlotte on numerous Operations and Support searches over the past few years. No matter where I’ve worked, Charlotte has always been my go-to consultant.
What sets Charlotte apart is her personal approach – she takes the time to thoroughly understand not only the role and search criteria, but also the work environment and team culture. This allows her to identify the most suitable candidates quickly, streamlining the hiring process.
I’m consistently impressed with the high calibre of talent within her network. I highly recommend Charlotte and Halcyon without hesitation.