Virtual Executive Assistant Service in the UK
Hire a Virtual Executive Assistant in the UK for Email and Diary Management, Travel Booking and Itineraries, Meeting and Board Prep, Project and Deadline Tracking and Confidential Business Admin
In the UK, RemoteDraft helps you hire an experienced Virtual Executive Assistant who can take on high level, judgement led support for your business, grouped below by the following categories.
These are not checklist tasks, and they go beyond personal errands. Your Virtual Executive Assistant is expected to make judgement calls and act on your behalf within agreed boundaries, without needing supervision for every decision.
Email and diary management
- Managing and prioritising your inbox, filtering out what does not need your attention
- Drafting and sending correspondence on your behalf, including with high value stakeholders
- Coordinating your schedule across multiple stakeholders and time zones
- Making judgement calls on scheduling conflicts and priorities
Travel booking and itineraries
- Booking flights, trains and hotels for business travel
- Putting together full travel itineraries
- Adjusting travel plans as things change
Meeting and board prep
- Preparing board meeting documentation and materials
- Taking minutes and distributing action points after meetings
- Compiling reports and briefing documents ahead of key meetings
Project and deadline tracking
- Tracking ongoing projects and following up on outstanding actions
- Keeping you briefed on where things stand without needing to ask
- Coordinating between departments or teams to keep deadlines on track
Confidential business admin
- Handling sensitive and confidential business information with discretion
- Making micro decisions on your behalf within agreed boundaries
- Managing logistics for high stakes engagements
If your needs are more routine, and you are happy to spell out exactly what you need done each time, our Virtual Administrative Assistant service is a more affordable fit.
If you are looking for support with your personal life and day to day errands, alongside lighter business admin, our Virtual Personal Assistant service may suit you better.
We also have the Virtual Assistant for Social Media service in case you are looking to get someone to manage your social media presence, and the Short-Let, Serviced Accommodation and Airbnb Co-Host Virtual Assistant service in case you are looking for that.
Plans and Pricing for RemoteDraft's UK Virtual Executive Assistant Service
Check out our plans and pricing below, or proceed further down to read more about our Virtual Executive Assistant service as an Agency. If you need more hours beyond what is offered by the plan below, please contact us.
Virtual EA - Base Plan
Part-Time, Up to 10 Hours Per Month
£400 £350/Month
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- Reasonable Turnaround Time: This Plan provides a reasonable task turnaround time of around 24 to 48 business hours. If you desire to have your tasks completed faster and 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 executive assistant 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, 6 unused hours of a Plan 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.
Virtual EA - Foundation
Part-Time, Up to 20 Hours Per Month
£800 £680/Month
RemoteDraft’s Foundation Plan for Virtual Executive Assistant (Virtual EA) service gives you up to 20 hours every month of virtual executive assistant support, which can roll over into the next month for hours not used.
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 10:00AM.
Virtual EA - Build Plan
Part-Time, Up to 40 Hours Per Month
£1600 £1320/Month
RemoteDraft’s Build Plan for Virtual Executive Assistant (Virtual EA) service gives you up to 40 hours every month of virtual executive assistant support, which can roll over into the next month for hours not used.
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 Executive Assistant
Ready to get started with placing an order for a Virtual EA 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).
Qualifications of RemoteDraft's Virtual Executive Assistant
Our typical Virtual Executive Assistant has significant experience supporting senior leaders and is comfortable making decisions on your behalf within agreed boundaries.
Their common qualifications include
- Significant prior experience supporting senior executives, directors or business owners
- Excellent written and verbal English communication, including for stakeholder facing correspondence
- Strong judgement and the confidence to make decisions within agreed boundaries without needing supervision
- Experience with project tracking and meeting preparation, including board level documentation
- Discretion and absolute reliability when handling confidential business information
- Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, project management platforms and video conferencing tools
Advantages and Benefits of Hiring RemoteDraft's Virtual Executive Assistant
The advantages and benefits of hiring a RemoteDraft Virtual Executive Assistant are numerous, and here are the top reasons UK based leaders choose RemoteDraft’s Virtual Executive Assistants.
No Payroll, No HR Headaches – Just Results
When you hire a Virtual Executive Assistant through RemoteDraft, you are not hiring a freelancer or adding someone to your internal payroll. You are contracting with us, a remote staffing agency that provides fully managed virtual talent for service delivery.
Think of it like hiring an agency to handle a service for you. You are hiring RemoteDraft to handle your executive support. No employment complications, just professional service delivery. This is a service contract where you purchase support, not an individual worker. 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 Executive Assistant plans to fit different needs, 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.
Steady 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 Executive Assistants (VEAs) in the UK?
Our Virtual Executive Assistants support various kinds of leaders and businesses in the UK. Below are some of the clients who typically hire the services of our VEAs.
CEOs and Managing Directors
CEOs and managing directors who need someone to protect their time and manage high level priorities turn to a Virtual Executive Assistant so they can focus on running the business.
Founders Scaling Their Business
Founders whose businesses have outgrown what a generalist assistant can handle use a Virtual Executive Assistant for strategic, judgement led support as they scale.
Senior Directors and Department Heads
Senior directors and department heads use a Virtual Executive Assistant to coordinate cross functional priorities and stakeholders without needing to manage every detail themselves.
Boards and Leadership Teams
Boards and leadership teams rely on a Virtual Executive Assistant to prepare for meetings, track strategic projects and keep everyone briefed on progress.
Anyone Who Needs Strategic, Judgement Led Support
A Virtual Executive Assistant suits any leader who needs someone who can act on their behalf within agreed boundaries, without needing constant supervision.
Locations in The UK Covered by Our Virtual Executive Assistant Service
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Hiring Virtual Executive Assistant Service from RemoteDraft
A Virtual Executive Assistant is an experienced remote professional provided by RemoteDraft who provides high level, judgement led support for business leaders. They handle tasks such as email and inbox management, diary and calendar coordination, travel arrangements, project tracking and meeting preparation, making decisions on your behalf within agreed boundaries rather than needing supervision for every task.
No. A Virtual Administrative Assistant handles routine, checklist style tasks, where you tell us exactly what needs doing each time. A Virtual Personal Assistant takes on your personal and professional life on an ongoing basis, including personal errands and travel. A Virtual Executive Assistant provides higher level, strategic support for business leaders, including stakeholder coordination, project tracking and confidential business matters. If your needs are more routine, our Virtual Administrative Assistant service may be a better, more affordable fit. If you need support with your personal life alongside lighter business admin, take a look at our RemoteDraft’s Virtual Personal Assistant service instead.
A Virtual Executive Assistant from RemoteDraft protects your time by taking on email gatekeeping, complex scheduling, project tracking and meeting preparation, and by making judgement calls on your behalf within agreed boundaries. They are ideal for CEOs, directors and senior leaders who do not have time to train a generalist and need an assistant who can act independently.
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 Virtual Executive 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 Virtual Executive 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.