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Why Temporary Business Support Staff Are Essential This Summer

Written by Lily Shippen | Jul 3, 2025 10:19:50 AM

Why Temporary Business Support Staff Are Essential This Summer

With the summer holidays well underway, many businesses are feeling the strain of being short-staffed. When key team members, such as Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Managers, and Receptionists are away, the impact on day-to-day operations can be significant. During this time, temporary staff can make all the difference.

At Lily Shippen, we specialise in providing high-calibre, reliable temporary business support professionals across all of the major cities in the UK. Whether you need someone for a few days, few weeks, or longer-term cover, we connect you with pre vetted, trusted professionals who can step in and hit the ground running.

When Should You Consider Temporary Business Support Cover?

There are many reasons businesses turn to Lily Shippen for temporary recruitment, including:

  • Holiday cover
  • Sickness
  • Parental leave cover
  • Extra support during busy projects or periods of growth
  • Trialling a role before committing to a permanent hire

Having the right temporary support in place ensures your business continues to operate efficiently, even when key team members are away.

What Temporary Roles Do We Recruit For?

Lily Shippen provides temporary business support professionals for a wide range of roles, including:

  • Executive Assistant cover
  • Personal Assistant and Private PA roles
  • Temporary Office Managers
  • Receptionists and Front of House staff
  • Business support for start-ups, SMEs, and larger organisations
  • Short-term HR professionals

Why Choose Lily Shippen for Temporary Recruitment?

We know how important it is to have temporary staff you can trust. With an established network across the UK, we provide tailored, fast, and flexible recruitment solutions. Our clients come to us because they know that we invest time into understanding their business, culture and requirements, ensuring seamless cover and smooth operations.

Whether you need last-minute holiday cover, interim support, or temporary help to manage busy periods, we can help.

Find more information about our temporary recruitment support here: Temporary Recruitment Support