NEED HELP RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS ?

At TIPA, we specialise in connecting top-tier Personal Assistants and administrative professionals with businesses of all sizes across the UK. Whether you’re a company seeking skilled support staff or a candidate looking for your next career move, we provide a seamless, tailored recruitment experience.

With deep industry expertise and an extensive network, we take the time to understand the unique needs of both clients and candidates. Our bespoke approach ensures the perfect match—every time.

CONNECTING EXCEPTIONAL TALENT WITH BUSINESSES THAT THRIVE

LET´S WORK TOGETHER

We recruit for a wide range of support roles, whether you need freelance, permanent, or contract support, we understand the demands of business-focused individuals and ensure you find the right fit for your needs.

Operational Mangement

If you are a young business or SME and need to transition to the next level in development, we can help with all things operations. From setting up processes and procedures, recruitment of staff, software and system application, financial management and overall supporting you in the implementing of solid infrastructure in order to run a smooth sailing operation.

Personal Assistant

Diary and email management, travel and accommodation facility, expenses, personal shopping, home life help, minute taking, ‘gate- keeping’ support, holiday cover, systems support and implementation, work stream management, event planning.

Executive Assistant

You might require support with a one-off project. TIPA can transform the early steps in the innovation process that involves devising plans and filtering business initiatives to developing a strong business case. We can then turn your vision into action from start to finish without you having to get bogged down in the detail.

Administrator

Filing, data entry, CRM support, system set up and process reviews.

Project Management

TIPA can transform the early steps in the innovation process that involves devising plans and filtering business initiatives to developing a strong business case. We can then turn your vision into action from start to finish without you having to get bogged down in the detail.

Virtual Assistant

Recruitment, staff management, coaching, training, and process management.

Business start up support

Filing, data entry, CRM support, system set up and process reviews.

Receptionist

TIPA can transform the early steps in the innovation process that involves devising plans and filtering business initiatives to developing a strong business case. We can then turn your vision into action from start to finish without you having to get bogged down in the detail.

Officer Manager

Recruitment, staff management, coaching, training, and process management.

ELEVATE AND KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS  ◼  LEVERAGE YOUR TIME    TAKE THE NEXT STEPS    FOCUS ON YOUR PURPOSE  ◼  WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER

About us

TIPA was set up by Emily Ham who is an experienced and passionate champion of business owners and entrepreneurs.

With a career spanning over a decade, Emily has worked as an Executive Assistant, COO, HR Director, and Business Advisor, supporting startups, SMEs, freelancers, high-net-worth individuals, and global executives across industries such as media, medical, banking, government, charity, and corporate sectors.

Her career has seen her support startups, SMEs, freelancers, celebrities, VIPs, and board members, equipping her with the expertise to elevate the lives of TIPA’s clients while mentoring and training assistants to provide exceptional support.

Having been at the heart of business operations, Emily understands firsthand the critical role that recruitment plays in shaping a company’s success. Whether launching a startup or leading an established enterprise, she knows that every hire makes a difference, directly impacting efficiency, culture, and long-term growth.

Her expertise extends beyond recruitment—Emily also mentors and trains Virtual and Personal Assistants, helping them refine their skills and build sustainable careers. She is particularly passionate about guiding professionals toward success without burnout or unnecessary stress, a perspective shaped by her own experience balancing executive leadership roles with running a household and raising two young children.

At TIPA, Emily’s commitment to connection, care, and long-term success sets the agency apart, ensuring that every client and candidate receives a highly tailored and impactful recruitment experience.

Not sure what you need from a virtual assistant?

‘I know I need more time but I don’t know how to work with a virtual assistant’- let us carry out an operational audit to see how we could help you and make life just that little bit easier.

Our clients love how we help

"My PA is conscientious and diligent in providing the support that I and the groups I work with need. She has shown enthusiasm and energy for a number of different and far ranging projects that have to be delivered. On top of the core activity, she brings a personable, happy and pragmatic approach to dealing with the day to day issues."

GH – Wilts

"The TIPA team managed to take away the things in my working and home life that I simply do not have time for. They have such a strong work ethic. My VA has been a huge support to me in my career and for my family. You can tell they appreciate the juggling act!"

LK – LOS ANGELES/LONDON

 

"I would not hesitate to work with TIPA again if the opportunity arose in the future. Working closely with Emily and the team, I found them to be very loyal, appreciative of the need for and able to maintain strict confidentiality over sensitive matters. The work I was doing meant I asked my PA to complete a wide range of tasks, often over and above the original work description"

CS – LONDON

"During my time working with TIPA, my VA became indispensable to me as she was able to provide me with really effective support across a range of disciplines."

RA – LONDON

"Emily and the team have supported two of my business ventures from the very start and have been an integral part of success of both. The way in which they have managed to streamline my vision has been priceless. Emily has also remaind a support when I had to face a number of challenges."

MT – London