Hire a Virtual PA (Personal Assistant) in the UK
Hire a Trusted Virtual PA (Personal Assistant) in the UK to Handle Diary and Calendar Management, Email and Correspondence, Travel and Itinerary Planning, Personal and Lifestyle Support and Contact and Relationship Management
In the UK, RemoteDraft helps you hire a trusted and reliable Virtual Personal Assistant who can take on your personal and professional life on an ongoing basis, grouped below by the following categories.
These are not simply checklist tasks. Your Virtual Personal Assistant is expected to use judgement and take the initiative once they understand how you like things done.
Diary and calendar
- Managing and organising your diary, rearranging it as things change
- Setting up meetings and coordinating between multiple people’s availability
- Booking in and confirming appointments
Email management
- Sorting and prioritising your inbox based on what matters to you
- Drafting and sending replies in your voice
- Managing your ongoing correspondence with people you deal with regularly
Travel and itinerary
- Booking flights, trains and hotels
- Putting together full travel itineraries
- Adjusting travel plans as things change
Personal and lifestyle support
- Booking personal appointments
- Finding and coordinating with local tradesmen and services
- Buying gifts and handling personal errands online
- Booking restaurants and making reservations
Contact and relationship management
- Keeping track of the people you deal with regularly
- Following up with them on your behalf
- Representing you professionally in routine, ongoing communication
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 a business leader or executive who needs higher level, judgement led support that goes beyond personal tasks, take a look at our Virtual Executive Assistant service instead.
Plans and Pricing for RemoteDraft's UK Virtual PA (Personal Assistant) Service
Check out our plans and pricing below, or proceed further down to read more about our Virtual PA (Personal Assistant) Service as an Agency. If you need more hours beyond what is offered by the plan below, please contact us.
Virtual PA - Base Plan
Part-Time, Up to 10 Hours Per Month
£350 £300/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 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 a personal 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, 5 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 PA - Foundation Plan
Part-Time, Up to 20 Hours Per Month
£700 £580/Month
Virtual PA - Build Plan
Part-Time, Up to 40 Hours Per Month
£1400 £1120/Month
RemoteDraft’s Build Plan for Virtual Personal Assistant (Virtual PA) service gives you up to 40 hours every month of virtual personal 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 PA (Personal Assistant)
Ready to get started with placing an order for a Virtual PA 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 PA
Our typical Virtual PA is trusted, discreet and comfortable using their own judgement once they understand your preferences.
Their common qualifications include
A good standard of education and relevant experience supporting individuals directly
Excellent written and verbal English communication
- Strong emotional intelligence and a naturally organised approach
Familiarity with common cloud tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack and Trello
Discretion and dependability when handling personal and private information
Advantages and Benefits of Hiring RemoteDraft's Virtual PA
The advantages and benefits of hiring a RemoteDraft Virtual PA (Personal Assistant) are numerous, and here are the top reasons UK based professionals choose RemoteDraft’s Virtual Personal Assistants.
No Payroll, No HR Headaches – Just Results
When you hire a Virtual Personal 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 personal and organisational tasks. 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 Personal Assistant.
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 Personal Assistant plans to fit different needs, from a light 10 hours a month up to 40 hours or more 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 Personal Assistants (VPAs) in the UK?
Our Virtual Personal Assistants support various kinds of people and professionals in the UK. Below are some of the clients who typically hire the services of our VPAs.
Busy Founders and Directors
Founders and directors who need someone to manage their diary, inbox and daily life turn to a Virtual Personal Assistant so they can focus on running the business.
Senior Professionals with Full Schedules
Lawyers, consultants and other senior professionals with demanding schedules use a Virtual Personal Assistant to keep their travel, appointments and correspondence organised without managing the details themselves.
Business Owners Who Travel Often
Business owners who travel regularly rely on a Virtual Personal Assistant to sort flights, hotels and itineraries, and to keep things moving while they are away.
High Net Worth Individuals and Private Clients
Individuals who want a trusted assistant to manage both their personal and professional life use a Virtual Personal Assistant for ongoing, discreet support.
Anyone Who Needs a Second Pair of Hands
A Virtual Personal Assistant suits anyone who wants reliable, judgement led support and does not want to spell out every task each time.
Locations In The UK Covered by Our Virtual PA (Personal Assistant) Service
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Hiring A Virtual Personal Assistant Service from RemoteDraft
A Virtual Personal Assistant is a skilled remote professional provided by RemoteDraft who provides ongoing, trusted support for your personal and professional life. They handle tasks such as diary management, correspondence, travel planning and personal errands, using their own judgement once they understand your preferences, rather than requiring a checklist 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 more of your personal and professional life on an ongoing basis, using their own judgement rather than working from a checklist you provide each time. If your needs are more routine, our Virtual Administrative Assistant service may be a better, more affordable fit.
A Virtual Personal Assistant from RemoteDraft saves you time by taking on your diary, inbox, travel and personal errands on an ongoing basis. They are ideal for busy founders, directors and professionals who want a trusted pair of hands without needing to spell out every task each time. If you are overwhelmed by managing your own life alongside your work, our Virtual Personal 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 assistant 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 Personal 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 Personal 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.