Hire a Virtual Administrative Assistant or Virtual Secretary in the UK
Hire an Affordable Virtual Admin Assistant or Virtual Secretary in the UK for Data Entry, Email Management, Diary and Calendar Management, Invoicing and Customer Support
In the UK, RemoteDraft helps you hire well-managed and affordable virtual administrative assistants, also commonly called virtual secretaries, who can handle one or more admin tasks, grouped into categories that are all checklist style tasks. You explain exactly what needs doing and the virtual admin or virtual secretary completes it, without needing to use judgement or take initiative.
If you need someone who can take on more of your personal and professional life on an ongoing basis, using their own judgement rather than needing you to spell out every task each time or working from a checklist you provide each time, our Virtual Personal Assistant service may suit you better.
If you are a business leader or executive who needs higher level, judgement led support that goes beyond a checklist, managing your calendar, communications and business priorities, take a look at our Virtual Executive Assistant service instead.
Our virtual social media assistant service also exists in case you need someone that can help you manage or grow your social media presence in the UK.
Diary and calendar Management
- Setting up Zoom or Teams meeting links
- Booking in appointments
- Logging appointments into your calendar as instructed
- Sending calendar invites and reminders
- Rescheduling or cancelling an appointment
- Confirming appointments with attendees ahead of time
Email management
- Sorting a messy inbox
- Replying to routine emails using your guidelines
- Flagging important emails for your attention
- Unsubscribing from junk mail
Data entry and document admin
- Typing data into spreadsheets or cleaning up existing data
- Updating customer information in your systems
- Typing up meeting notes and minutes from audio recordings or clear pre-written drafts you provide
- Filling in online forms
- Formatting documents or compiling reports from information you provide
Invoicing And Basic Finance Admin
- Sending out invoices
- Organising receipts and matching them against exported bank or card statements you provide.
Light customer support
- Checking your company’s general inbox and forwarding emails to the right person
- Sending acknowledgement replies to routine customer enquiries using your guidelines
Plans and Pricing for RemoteDraft's UK Virtual Administrative Assistant Service
Check out our plans and pricing below, or proceed further down to read more about our virtual admin service as an Agency. If you need more hours beyond what is offered by the plan below, please contact us.
VAA - Base Plan
Part-Time, Up to 10 Hours Per Month
£300 £250/Month
RemoteDraft’s Base Plan for Virtual Administrative Assistant/Secretary (VAA) service gives you up to 10 hours every month of virtual administrative assistant support, which can roll over into the next month for hours not used.
It is defined by the following features.
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- Reasonable Turnaround Time: This Plan, for its price, provides a reasonable task turnaround time of around 24 to 48 business hours. If you desire to have your tasks completed within a shorter duration, please go for a higher Plan.
- Responsive Support: You are matched with an assistant who can follow instructions and perform the tasks of an admin assistant or secretary as explained on this page.
- 100% Rollover Protection: Unused hours purchased in a particular month roll over 100% into the immediate next month purchased, and are to be used after the hours for the new month have been exhausted, ensuring you never lose the support you pay for.
For example, 5 unused hours bought in September can be carried into the immediate next month (October), and can be used only if you have paid for October and when the hours bought in October have been exhausted. The unused hours from September cannot extend beyond the immediate next month into November.
To ensure proper scheduling, using carried-over hours requires a 5-day advance notice so we can allocate extra capacity to your account. - Easy Task Submission: You are able to send in all tasks to us via the client dashboard or via an email address.
- Monthly Summary Report: We send you a one-page monthly report showing a summary of what category of tasks were handled and the average time each category took.
- Minimum Deductions of Less Than 1 Hour To Enhance Fairness: Rather than deducting an hour for every task, some of which may not take up to an hour, you enjoy as low as 15-minute minimum deductions. Tasks that take less than 15 minutes still get 15 minutes deducted to cover setup and context switching.
VAA - Foundation Plan
Part-Time, Up to 20 Hours Per Month
£600 £480/Month
RemoteDraft’s Foundation Plan for Virtual Administrative Assistant/Secretary (VAA) service gives you up to 20 hours every month of virtual administrative assistant support.
It is defined by all the features in the Base Plan but has a faster task turn around time of within 24 hours with allowance for same day completion for tasks sent in before 10am.
VAA - Build Plan
Part-Time, Up to 40 Hours Per Month
£1200 £880/Month
RemoteDraft’s Build Plan for Virtual Administrative Assistant/Secretary (VAA) service gives you up to 40 hours every month of virtual administrative assistant support.
It is defined by all the features in the Base Plan but has a faster task-turnaround time of within 4 hours.
How to Request A Virtual Admin Assistant/Virtual Secretary
Ready to get started with placing an order for a Virtual Admin Assistant/Virtual Secretary who’d work remotely to support you in the UK?
- Choose Your Plan
Click the “Select Plan” button on any of our packages above that best matches your needs and budget. If you have any questions before starting, feel free to drop us a quick email here. - Secure Checout
a). Enter your details on our secure checkout page, including full name, phone number, email address, physical address and apply any code you may have.
b). Use the Order Notes section to provide any additional information that may be necessary, and ensure to click on the checkbox provided to confirm that you have read and agreed to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
c). Select the payment method you wish to use from the list available, which may include debit/credit cards, Apply Pay, Google Pay, or bank transfer, and follow the instruction that appear on the page to proceed to placing your order.
Once we confirm your payment, we proceed to match you with a pre-vetted assistant from our team, which is usually done within 3-5 business days after payment confirmation.
Cancellation and Refunds are governed by our standard Cancellation and Refund Policy (see Terms and Conditions).
Advantages and Benefits of Hiring RemoteDraft Virtual Admin Assistant/Secretary
The advantages and benefits of hiring a RemoteDraft Virtual Administrative Assistant or Virtual Secretary are numerous, and here are the top reasons UK-based businesses and professionals choose RemoteDraft’s Admin Assistants and Secretaries:
No Payroll, No HR Headaches – Just Results
When you hire a Virtual Administrative Assistant through RemoteDraft, you’re not hiring a freelancer or adding someone to your internal payroll. You’re contracting with us, a remote staffing agency that provides fully-managed virtual talent for service delivery.
Think of it like hiring an accounting firm to handle your books. You’re hiring RemoteDraft to handle your administrative tasks.
No employment complications, just professional service delivery.
This is a service contract where you purchase administrative services, not individual workers.
We assign someone to handle your tasks, but they remain our responsibility, not yours.
Therefore, you don’t have to handle or worry about:
– Registering as an employer with HMRC for PAYE (Pay As You Earn)
– Setting up Real Time Information (RTI) submissions and Full Payment Submissions (FPS)
– Managing P45 forms for leavers, P60 annual summaries, or P11D benefit reporting
– Completing starter checklists for new employees (replacement for old P46 forms)
– Calculating and deducting Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs)
– Apprenticeship Levy reporting (for businesses with annual pay bills over £3 million)
– Workplace pension auto-enrolment compliance
– Statutory sick pay, maternity pay, and holiday pay calculations
– Employment rights compliance including minimum wage regulations
– Handling employment tribunals or redundancy procedures
– Managing Employer’s Liability Insurance requirements
– Dealing with HMRC audits or PAYE compliance investigations
– IR35 assessments or Status Determination Statements
All of that complexity goes away when you work with RemoteDraft.
We handle everything, from sourcing, payment, management to support, so you don’t have to worry about compliance, liability, or hidden costs.
We act as the contractor.
You simply receive an invoice, make your payment to us, and get consistent support from your assigned virtual assistant (Remote Draft).
Note: For specific tax and compliance questions related to your business, we recommend consulting with your accountant or tax advisor.
Flexible Plans for Different Workloads
RemoteDraft offers different Virtual Administrative Assistant plans to fit different workloads, from a light 10 hours a month up to 40 hours a month for heavier part time needs.
No Infrastructure Required, Zero Overhead Costs
You do not need to worry about office space. We handle that.
You do not need to provide computers, internet or basic software licences, unless you specifically need your assistant to use a paid tool on your own account.
Dedicated Support for You
Our support team stays involved, not just during onboarding but throughout your engagement, to keep collaboration and performance smooth.
Who Typically Hires Our Virtual Administrative Assistants (VAAs) in the UK?
Our Virtual Administrative Assistants (VAAs) support various kinds of people, businesses and degrees of work in the UK. Below are some of the clients that typically hire the services of our VAAs:
Busy Professionals and Solopreneurs
Professionals juggling multiple responsibilities hire our VAAs to help manage daily operational tasks that don’t require their personal attention.
Small to Medium Business Owners
Small and medium businesses rely on our administrative assistants to handle office support functions remotely, including tasks from data management to email follow-ups.
Department Heads and Managers
Operations, HR, and marketing managers in growing companies use RemoteDraft VAAs to support their team’s productivity by taking over repetitive but important admin work.
Consultants and Coaches
Independent consultants and coaches use our VAs for document prep, scheduling and basic research.
Startups and Remote Teams
Startups and distributed teams hire our VAAs to serve as flexible admin support, especially when they’re not ready to hire full-time in-house help.
Nonprofits and NGOs
Budget conscious nonprofits choose RemoteDraft VAAs to help with records, scheduling and email management.
Locations Covered by Our Virtual Administrative Assistant Service
England
Greater London
In the Greater London area of England, RemoteDraft provides experienced virtual assistants for businesses and professionals across the City of London, Westminster, Camden, Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Greenwich, Croydon, Richmond, Barnet, Ealing, and Wandsworth. Our remote support specialists understand the fast-paced demands of London’s business environment and deliver excellence to help various sizes of businesses companies thrive.
Greater Manchester
Serving Greater Manchester’s thriving business community, RemoteDraft connects companies in Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan with skilled virtual assistants who work remotely to handle various tasks. Our VAs understand the industrial heritage and modern commercial needs of this dynamic region, allowing local businesses to focus on growth.
West Midlands
RemoteDraft supports the industrial heartland of England by providing virtual assistant services to businesses across Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. Our remote professionals help manufacturing, service and other types of companies throughout the West Midlands region streamline operations, manage communications, and boost productivity.
West Yorkshire
Across West Yorkshire’s diverse economic landscape, RemoteDraft delivers top-tier virtual assistant support to businesses in Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees, and Calderdale. Our remote workers understand the unique blend of traditional industries and modern services that define this region, providing tailored solutions for companies of all sizes.
South Yorkshire
In South Yorkshire, RemoteDraft empowers businesses throughout Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Barnsley with dedicated virtual assistants who work remotely to handle everything from scheduling to customer communications. Our VAs appreciate the region’s entrepreneurial spirit and industrial innovation, delivering support that matches the area’s business dynamism.
Merseyside
RemoteDraft serves Merseyside’s vibrant commercial sector with professional virtual assistants supporting businesses across Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, St Helens, and Knowsley. Our remote specialists understand the maritime heritage and modern business culture of this region, providing seamless support to help companies navigate competitive markets.
Tyne and Wear
Throughout Tyne and Wear, RemoteDraft provides exceptional virtual assistant services to businesses in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside. Our remote support professionals appreciate the region’s blend of historic industry and contemporary innovation, delivering excellence that helps local businesses compete on national and international levels.
Bristol, Nottingham, Leicester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Brighton, Reading, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, York and other Cities
RemoteDraft extends comprehensive virtual assistant services across England’s other major business centers, including Bristol’s tech corridor, Nottingham’s diverse economy, Leicester’s manufacturing hub, Southampton’s maritime commerce, Portsmouth’s naval heritage businesses, Brighton’s creative industries, Reading’s technology sector, Milton Keynes’ modern business parks, Oxford’s academic and research institutions, Cambridge’s innovation cluster, Bath’s tourism and heritage sector, and York’s historic commercial district. Our remote professionals adapt to each area’s unique business culture and requirements.
Scotland
Central Belt
Across Scotland’s economic powerhouse, the Central Belt, RemoteDraft delivers the best virtual assistant services to businesses throughout Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, and Falkirk. Our remote professionals understand Scotland’s unique blend of financial services, technology innovation, and cultural enterprises, providing tailored support that helps Scottish companies excel in both domestic and international markets.
Glasgow
In Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city and commercial heart, RemoteDraft connects businesses with experienced virtual assistants who work remotely to support the city’s diverse economy. From creative industries in the cultural quarter to manufacturing and services across the greater Glasgow area, our VAs understand the entrepreneurial spirit that drives this dynamic Scottish metropolis.
Edinburgh
Serving Edinburgh’s prestigious business community, RemoteDraft provides exceptional virtual assistant services to companies in Scotland’s capital city. Our remote support specialists are well-versed in the demands of Edinburgh’s financial services sector, legal profession, tourism industry, and growing tech scene, delivering administrative excellence that matches the city’s professional standards.
Aberdeen
In Aberdeen, Scotland’s energy capital, RemoteDraft supports businesses throughout the Granite City with skilled virtual assistants who understand the offshore oil, renewable energy, maritime industries and others. Our remote workers provide reliable support to help Aberdeen-based companies navigate the complex demands of the energy sector while maintaining operational efficiency.
Dundee, Perth, Inverness and Other Cities
RemoteDraft extends comprehensive virtual assistant services across Scotland’s other key commercial centers, including Dundee’s thriving life sciences and technology sectors, Perth’s diverse business community, and Inverness’ growing role as the Highland capital. Our remote work professionals adapt to each Scottish region’s distinct business culture, from traditional industries to cutting-edge innovation hubs, ensuring seamless support for companies across the length and breadth of Scotland.
Wales
South Wales: Cardiff, Swansea, Newport
Throughout South Wales, the economic heartland of the nation, RemoteDraft provides exceptional virtual assistant services to businesses across Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport. Our remote work professionals understand Wales’ diverse economy, from the capital’s thriving service sector and government institutions to Swansea’s maritime commerce and Newport’s manufacturing base, delivering tailored support that helps Welsh businesses compete effectively across the UK and beyond.
Cardiff
In Cardiff, Wales’ vibrant capital city, RemoteDraft connects businesses with experienced virtual assistants who work remotely to support the Principality’s center of government, finance, and media. Our VAs understand Cardiff’s role as a major UK business hub, virtual work support to companies ranging from Welsh Assembly contractors to international corporations establishing their Welsh headquarters in this dynamic city.
Swansea
Serving Swansea, Wales’ second-largest city and maritime gateway, RemoteDraft delivers professional virtual assistant services to businesses throughout this coastal commercial center. Our remote support specialists appreciate Swansea’s unique position as both a traditional port city and modern business hub, helping companies in logistics, manufacturing, and emerging tech sectors maintain competitive operations.
Newport
In Newport, South Wales’ industrial and commercial center, RemoteDraft supports businesses with skilled virtual assistants who understand the city’s strategic position in the Welsh economy.
Our remote workers provide reliable virtual support to manufacturing companies, logistics operations, service and other businesses that make Newport a vital component of Wales’ economic infrastructure.
North Wales
RemoteDraft extends comprehensive virtual assistant services across North Wales’ business communities, including Wrexham’s industrial and commercial sectors and Bangor’s educational and tourism industries. Our remote work professionals adapt to North Wales’ unique blend of traditional Welsh industry and modern service businesses, providing seamless support for companies across this culturally rich and economically diverse region of Wales.
Northern Ireland
Belfast
In Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital and economic center, RemoteDraft provides experienced virtual assistants who work remotely to support the province’s growing business community. Our VAs understand Belfast’s transformation from industrial heritage to modern service economy, delivering administrative excellence to companies across finance, technology, and manufacturing sectors.
Derry/Londonderry, Lisburn, Newry, Armagh
RemoteDraft extends virtual assistant services across Northern Ireland’s key business locations, including Derry/Londonderry’s cross-border commerce, Lisburn’s proximity to Belfast’s business district, Newry’s strategic border position, and Armagh’s historic commercial center. Our remote administrative professionals support businesses throughout Northern Ireland with reliable, efficient service that helps local companies compete across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Hiring Virtual Assistant Service from RemoteDraft
A Virtual Administrative Assistant is a remote professional who can handle tasks such as data entry, email sorting, appointment scheduling, document preparation, form submissions and basic customer communication. These are checklist style tasks, and the admin assistants don’t need to use judgement or initiative to complete them. They work remotely but integrate into your business systems to provide dependable back office assistance without the overhead of hiring in house.
Yes. Virtual secretary and virtual administrative assistant describe the same service, remote support for routine, day to day admin work such as diary management, correspondence, data entry and document preparation. If you need more than routine admin support, our Virtual Personal Assistant and Virtual Executive Assistant services may be a better fit.
A Virtual Administrative Assistant from RemoteDraft saves you time by taking over routine tasks like scheduling, email sorting, data entry and document handling. They are ideal for small businesses and professionals who need consistent back office support without the cost or complexity of hiring in house staff. If you are overwhelmed by day to day admin, our Virtual Administrative Assistant lets you focus on what matters most.
You will be assigned a carefully vetted assistant, referred to as a Remote Draft, with a space, based on the role you select. This assistant works with you directly, while we handle backend management, support and payroll. This means you are not their employer and do not have to deal with payroll, taxes or HR compliance. We employ the Remote Draft and assign them to support your work. You simply engage and pay RemoteDraft, without a space, as your service provider, a contractor delivering fully managed virtual staffing services.
Not directly. Our managed service model removes the need for you to be involved in the hiring process. We handle sourcing, vetting and assigning the most suitable assistant based on the responsibilities you have indicated.
If you experience performance issues, we can reassign you a different assistant. Let us know through the appropriate section of your dashboard so we can assess the situation and take action.
Our assistants are proficient with the common tools needed to carry out the responsibilities described on this page. If you need a specific specialised tool, this can be arranged during onboarding.
Our assistants are matched to the responsibilities described here. If your needs go beyond this list, get in touch before placing your order so we can confirm fit or point you to a more suitable plan.
Refunds are handled in accordance with our Cancellation & Refund Policy as outlined in our Terms and Conditions. You are expected to read and agree to it before placing an order.