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Flexible support. Simple onboarding.
No long-term contracts.
Location: Kingston
Experience: 32 years
Personality: ESFJ
Ruth
"Ruth is capable, experienced, trustworthy and reliable – as well as being a lovely person to work with."
MARKETING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Vanessa
"Vanessa was always an absolute pleasure to work with… She is calm and adaptive."
Experience: 18 years
Personality: ENTJ
DIARY
FINANCE
Location: Merseyside
Hire a Virtual Assistant right in the UK
Our Virtual Assistants are seasoned professionals with an average of 15 years' experience across a variety of industries. Based right here in Britain, they bring local expertise you can rely on.
RESEARCH
INBOX
TRAVEL
– Owner, Fitness Brand
– Art Director, 99 Colenso
SOCIAL MEDIA
COPYWRITING
EVENTS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
NEWSLETTERS
Here's why Adam chose Virtalent
Learn how our smooth onboarding process set Adam up for success. Watch his story to see how we made getting started simple, so he could focus on what matters most.
Why Virtalent?
Discover why businesses trust us to streamline their operations. We take care of the details, so you can focus on driving growth and achieving your goals.
High standards
Only the top 4% of applicants are individually and carefully selected to join Virtalent.
Ease of communication
All our Virtual Assistants are highly experienced, native English speakers and based in the UK.
Seasoned professionals
Our Virtual Assistants have a proven track-record working with well-known companies.
Set up for success
Our Virtual Assistants work remotely by choice – it works for them and they love it!
Matched to your needs
We take time to understand your needs before matching you with a Virtual Assistant with the right skills.
Simple, flexible support plans
Bank unused hours, enjoy holiday cover and get dedicated support from our team.
How does it work?
Virtalent's unique matching process is simple but effective.
We speak
We'll talk through who you are and what you need from a new Virtual Assistant on a consultation call.
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VA selected
Happy? We'll then hand pick a Virtalent virtual assistant just for you.
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You get to speak to the Virtual Assistant we recommend, before paying a penny.
Excited? It takes just a few minutes to create an account and start with your virtual assistants.
Call with VA
Quick sign up
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Meet our VAs
Dedicated professionals who bring reliability, attention to detail and a personal touch to every task.
EXPERIENCE
20 years
PERSONALITY
ISFP
Vanessa
About Vanessa:
A skilled Virtual Assistant with 20 years of experience, Vanessa has worked in manufacturing, logistics, and government, specialising in social media management, sales support and administration.
"I love finding ways to best help and support clients and to use my skills and experience to support busy business owners."
Vanessa excels at:
ADMIN
SALES SUPPORT
DIARY
INBOX
SOCIAL MEDIA
CUSTOMER SERVICE
COPYWRITING
EXPERIENCE
18 years
PERSONALITY
ESFJ
Kelly
About Kelly:
A highly skilled Executive Assistant with 18 years of experience, Kelly has supported senior leaders across financial services, private equity and technology.
"I love working as a VA, knowing that I can use a variety of skills to lessen the stress on my clients and make their lives as streamlined as possible."
Kelly excels at:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EVENTS
DIARY
INBOX
TRAVEL
FINANCE SUPPORT
ADMIN
EXPERIENCE
20 years
PERSONALITY
ENFJ
Debra
Debra is a seasoned Office Manager and Executive Assistant with 20+ years’ experience across education, healthcare, legal, and property sectors.
Debra excels at:
ADMINISTRATION
MARKETING
TRANSCRIPTION
DOCUMENT EDITING
LEGAL PA
About Debra:
DIARY
INBOX
"I ensure every task is handled with care and professionalism. My clients are my priority, and I'm passionate about delivering value through my skills and experience."
Executive PA support
Hire a Virtual Assistant to streamline your admin, so you can focus on business growth. But what exactly can they do?
Diary management
Travel booking
Research and reports
And much more...
Handle day-to-day admin tasks efficiently so you can maintain your focus.
Organise your inbox and achieve ‘inbox zero’ by staying on top of your emails.
Book your travel to get you where you need to be: on-time and on budget.
Organise your busy diary to free up your time for what matters most.
Take the pain out of event organisation and meeting prep.
Keep track of invoices to make sure you get paid on time.
Marketing support
Struggling to keep up with your marketing tasks? A Virtual Assistant can take these off your plate:
Manage your social media platforms, keeping them active and engaging.
Plan, schedule and optimise posts for maximum reach and impact.
Design impactful graphics and visuals for your campaigns.
Write engaging content for blogs, newsletters and social media.
Report on campaign performance to improve future strategies.
Conduct market research to keep your strategies sharp and effective.
Social media management
Content creation
Analytics and reporting
And much more...
Business support
Running a business comes with countless moving parts. A Virtual Assistant can step in to make things easier:
Financial administration
Recruitment support
Operations management
And much more...
Maintain and organise important business documents and files.
Take detailed meeting minutes and prepare project updates as needed.
Provide support with compliance and regulatory documentation.
Process and manage invoices and expenses to keep finances on track.
Coordinate schedules and organise team calendars to ensure efficiency.
Assist with recruitment tasks, including screening and interview scheduling.
Read Neil's success story
Virtalent’s UK-based Virtual Assistants provide dedicated support to entrepreneurs.
Neil’s charity consulting company supports well-known third sector companies such as Oxfam and World Vision. His challenge wasn’t in finding clients; his expertise meant he was drowning in work from day one. The real battle was in managing such a busy schedule alongside raising a young family. Virtalent matched him with Liz, a Virtual Assistant with heaps of experience and the tenacity needed to help streamline his working day. Three years on, Neil continues to reap the rewards of working a little smarter.
Neil
Founder “Fast-Break Consulting”
FAQs
What you need to know about working with Virtalent.
A Virtual Assistant is a skilled professional who provides support services to businesses and individuals remotely. While many Virtual Assistants have an administrative background, often as a PA or Office Manager, others bring expertise in areas such as digital marketing, customer service, or project management.
The “virtual” aspect means that they work remotely, usually from their home office or a co-working space, so you’re not limited by location. In fact, most Virtual Assistants and their clients never meet in person.
Our Virtual Assistants are based in the UK, but the industry is global, offering a wealth of options to suit your needs.
Virtual Assistants can take on a wide range of tasks, typically falling into three categories:
1. Virtual PA support
This might include managing your diary or inbox, preparing for meetings, booking travel, handling expenses, or working on documents. They can even help with personal tasks, like buying gifts or organising a family holiday.
2. Marketing support
From scheduling social media posts and writing blogs to email marketing, simple website updates, or conducting market research, a Virtual Assistant can lighten the load of your marketing efforts.
3. Business operations support
A Virtual Assistant can help with enquiries, recruitment, sales tasks like preparing proposals, managing projects or contractors, and more.
Ultimately, the list of what a Virtual Assistant can do for you is almost limitless. It all depends on your specific needs.
While outsourcing is a global industry, there are distinct advantages to working with a Virtual Assistant based in the UK.
Same time zone: No need to juggle time differences. Your VA can work seamlessly alongside you, ensuring maximum efficiency and fewer delays.
Cultural alignment: A UK-based VA understands the local nuances and professional expectations, which makes a big difference when managing communications or representing your business externally.
No language barriers: When your VA is drafting emails, creating content, or liaising with clients, you can trust they’ll get the tone, grammar, and style just right.
While hiring abroad might appear cost-effective at first glance, working with a UK-based Virtual Assistant often brings greater value through smoother collaboration and higher-quality outcomes.
Who typically becomes a Virtual Assistant?
Many Virtual Assistants come from a background in executive assistance, marketing, or other professional roles, often bringing years of experience into their VA career. Others transition from different industries, leveraging transferable skills to build thriving remote careers.
Most Virtual Assistants work from their home office and manage multiple clients, offering flexible, high-quality support for a set number of hours each month.
The role is especially appealing to professionals looking for greater autonomy and flexibility, allowing them to balance work with other commitments – and without the daily commute!
We’ve made it easy to get started.
1. Define your needs: Take some time to think about the tasks you’d like to delegate first and what kind of support you need.
2. Talk to us: Book a call with our team. We’ll guide you through the process and discuss how a Virtual Assistant could make a difference for you.
3. Meet your match: Based on your needs, we’ll recommend a Virtual Assistant and send you a detailed proposal outlining how they can help.
4. Finalise the fit: Have a chat with your VA to ensure they’re the right person for the job.
5. Get started: Once you’ve decided, it’s time to onboard your VA. Share passwords, access to systems, and any necessary instructions. A kick-off call can help you plan the first week and hit the ground running.
With Virtalent, hiring a Virtual Assistant is straightforward, and we’ll support you every step of the way.
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