Hire a Virtual Administrative Assistant for Your UK Business
- £0 until you hire
- No lock-in contracts
- Matched within 48 hours
- Starts within 7 to 10 working days
Trusted by 100+ UK Businesses
Especially across property, operations, and support roles.
Hundreds of successful placements
Free replacement guarantee
No long-term contracts
# The Role Explained
What Is a Virtual Administrative Assistant?
A virtual administrative assistant is a remote professional who manages the operational and administrative workload of business owners, executives, and small businesses across the United Kingdom. The dedicated assistant works inside your existing tools, follows your established workflow, and handles the routine task categories that pull you away from client-facing and revenue-generating activity every week.
In the United Kingdom, virtual administrative assistants support businesses on platforms including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, handle document control, manage client correspondence, and keep CRM systems updated in real time. According to the 2026 American Express SME Business Barometer, UK small business owners spend an average of 11 hours per week on administrative and finance tasks, time a dedicated virtual administrative assistant gives straight back to the business.
Teambuild Consultancy provides experienced, fully supported virtual administrative assistants to UK businesses, specializing in office administration and executive support. Our team helps business owners save time, reduce administrative pressure, and maintain high-quality standards, delivering trained talent ready to integrate seamlessly into clients’ workflows from day one.
- Takes less than 2 minutes. No commitment.
# Everything Covered
One Developer. Multiple Skills. Immediate Impact.
Inbox and Email Management
Your virtual administrative assistant filters your inbox in real time, responds using approved templates, and flags urgent messages so no email goes unanswered. Dedicated assistants work inside Outlook, Gmail, or whichever email platform your business uses.
Diary and Calendar Coordination
Your virtual administrative assistant schedules meetings, sends confirmation emails, and manages calendar conflicts across time zones for your whole team. Booking errors, double-booked slots, and clashing appointments are resolved the same business day.
Document Control
Your virtual administrative assistant formats reports, files contracts, and maintains version control across shared drives so your team locates the right document instantly, without searching through folders manually every time.
Client Communication and Correspondence
Your virtual administrative assistant handles inbound inquiries, responds to client and supplier questions, and manages your business correspondence so every contact receives a reply within minutes, not hours. Fast, consistent response rates drive measurably higher client retention across the year.
CRM and Data Entry
Your virtual administrative assistant updates CRM records, logs every client interaction, and cleans data across your sales pipeline so your reporting stays accurate. Your customer database stays current and complete without your team spending valuable hours on manual entry.
Research and Report Preparation
Your virtual administrative assistant compiles market data, gathers supplier quotes, and produces detailed reports your team uses for planning, pitches, and board presentations, delivered in a clean, structured format that is ready to use immediately.
Travel and Meeting Scheduling
Your virtual administrative assistant books flights, arranges accommodation, prepares detailed itineraries, and coordinates between attendees and venues so your executives stay focused entirely on the meetings and outcomes themselves.
Invoice and Expense Tracking
Your virtual administrative assistant logs expenses, tracks invoices, reconciles supplier payments, and prepares monthly financial summaries. Bookkeeping stays current without adding to your tax and admin workload.
Project and Task Support
Your virtual administrative assistant manages project boards, chases deadlines, and coordinates deliverables using tools including Asana, Trello, and Monday. Your team stays on schedule without a manager tracking every task.
- Takes less than 2 minutes. No commitment.
Years of proven virtual assistant delivery
Skilled virtual administrative assistants ready to hire
Placements in the UK businesses
Cost until you hire your dedicated specialist
What Our Clients Say
Real stories from real clients who found the right talent with Teambuild.
Chris Picton
Smooth and Professional from Start to Finish.
Akthar from Teambuild recruited a remote property manager for us. The new team member came with five years of experience and hit the ground from day one. It was a seamless experience with Teambuild.
Ashish Patel
Brilliant Support!
Nasser from Teambuild helped me recruit Shila, a customer service associate, to join our growing tourism business. She has been absolutely brilliant in these last few months and we are due to recruit a new member in the next quarter.
Deelan
Genuinely Impressive Results with Our New Hire.
We made an addition to our team a few months ago through Teambuild. The new team member has the hit the ground running. Very impressive!!
Amelia
Easy Transition!
Our assistant had 5 years experience within property management in an Australian company. Initially I thought it would take time for her to settle in, but the transition was really quick. Highly recommended!
Ricardo
Stress-Free Hiring!
Just made a hire using Teambuild 30 days ago and the experience was seamless. I had someone up and running in less than 2 weeks. Akthar was absolutely right, this really lightened my workload.
Alex
Quick, Efficient, and Budget-Friendly Recruitment.
Had a great experience hiring a full-time property admin through Teambuild. Not only was the process quick, but the cost was significantly lower than hiring locally. There were a few adjustments early on, but once I clarified the role, they matched me with someone who exceeded expectations.
# Why Teambuild
Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Administrative Assistant Through Teambuild Consultancy
1. Faster hiring than any local recruitment process
Teambuild Consultancy delivers a shortlist of vetted, admin-trained virtual administrative assistants within 48 hours of your initial call. Traditional recruitment for an office administrator role in a UK business takes six to twelve weeks. A Teambuild virtual administrative assistant starts within five to ten working days of selection, with contracts and payroll managed by Teambuild throughout.
2. Top talent without the UK salary overhead
Teambuild Consultancy places a dedicated virtual administrative assistant from £500 per month, up to 65% below the cost of a UK-based office administrator. A permanent UK admin hire carries salary, national insurance, pension, holiday pay, and workspace overhead. Teambuild covers payroll, HR, and equipment, so your business pays one fixed monthly retainer with no employment liability.
3. Business administration expertise built in
Every Teambuild virtual administrative assistant arrives trained in core business administration, including inbox management, diary coordination, document control, data entry, and CRM upkeep. Teambuild tests each administrative assistant on real office tasks before placement. Your virtual administrative assistant understands UK business hours, tools, and correspondence standards from day one.
4. Dedicated remote talent, quality-assured by Teambuild
Teambuild Consultancy places dedicated remote virtual administrative assistants, quality-assured through a structured vetting process before any client match. Every administrative assistant passes skills assessments in written English, software proficiency, and administrative accuracy. Teambuild monitors performance throughout the engagement, so your business receives consistent, professional virtual administrative support without recruitment risk.
5. Flexible arrangements with no lock-in contracts
Teambuild Consultancy offers flexible virtual administrative assistant arrangements with no lock-in contracts and a free replacement guarantee. Your business scales hours up or down as workload shifts across quieter and busier months. A part-time virtual administrative assistant covers 80 hours per month, and a full-time assistant covers 160 hours, on rolling monthly terms.
6. A dedicated Customer Success Manager on every hire
Teambuild Consultancy assigns a dedicated Customer Success Manager to every virtual administrative assistant placement. Your Customer Success Manager handles onboarding, quality control, and any adjustment to scope across the engagement. Your business gains a single point of contact who keeps your virtual administrative support aligned with your priorities, not a self-managed contractor.
# Pricing
Simple. Flexible. No Surprises.
Part-Time
From
£500
/month
(£6.25/hour)
- 20 hours per week
- Dedicated remote specialist
- No-hassle replacements
- Customer success manager
- Quality control & supervision
- Matches your timezone & schedule
Save over 65% compared to a local hire
Best Value
Full-Time
From
£900
/month
(£5.63/hour)
- 40 hours per week
- Dedicated remote specialist
- No-hassle replacements
- Customer success manager
- Quality control & supervision
- Matches your timezone & schedule
Save over 65% compared to a local hire
- Takes less than 2 minutes. No commitment.
# The Process
How to Hire a Virtual Administrative Assistant in Just 3 Steps
Tell Teambuild your business needs
Share your current workload, the tools your business uses including Slack, Google Drive, and Microsoft 365, and the task categories you need handled such as data entry, customer support, and inbox management. Teambuild responds within 2 to 3 working hours with a clear placement plan.
Meet your matched virtual administrative assistant candidate shortlist
Teambuild shortlists vetted virtual administrative assistants based on your specific requirements within 48 hours. Every candidate has completed a paid test task in real business work, including data entry and customer support, so you review qualified professionals, not random applicants.
Onboard and start delegating from day one
Teambuild handles contracts, payroll, and onboarding admin so you focus entirely on getting great work delivered. Your virtual administrative assistant integrates into your workflow and tools within the first week. Your Customer Success Manager stays active throughout the engagement.
- Takes less than 2 minutes. No commitment.
# THE STANDARD YOU CAN EXPECT
This Is the Level of Remote Specialist You'll Get
Camille Mendoza
Virtual Executive Assistant
3+ Years Experience
Core Skills
Diary management
Travel coordination
Schedule planning
Verified
Bianca De Leon
Virtual Administrative Assistant
4+ Years Experience
Core Skills
Document formatting
Administrative task management
Data entry
Verified
Mary Grace Soriano
Corporate Virtual PA
4+ Years Experience
Core Skills
Schedule Management
Communication Triage
Personal Admin
Verified
Patrick Dizon
Medical Virtual Assistant
3+ Years Experience
Core Skills
Appointment scheduling
Patient correspondence
Record administration
Verified
Camille Mendoza
Virtual Executive Assistant
3+ Years Experience
Core Skills
Diary management
Travel coordination
Schedule planning
Verified
Bianca De Leon
Virtual Administrative Assistant
4+ Years Experience
Core Skills
Document formatting
Administrative task management
Data entry
Verified
Mary Grace Soriano
Corporate Virtual PA
4+ Years Experience
Core Skills
Schedule Management
Communication Triage
Personal Admin
Verified
Patrick Dizon
Medical Virtual Assistant
3+ Years Experience
Core Skills
Appointment scheduling
Patient correspondence
Record administration
Verified
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a virtual administrative assistant do?
A virtual administrative assistant handles 9 core administrative task categories for UK businesses, including inbox and email management, diary and calendar coordination, document control and filing, data entry, CRM upkeep, travel and meeting scheduling, invoice and expense tracking, customer correspondence, and day-to-day project support. The dedicated assistant works remotely inside your existing tools and workflow, acting as a full and reliable team member rather than a freelance contractor.
How much does a virtual administrative assistant cost in the UK?
A virtual administrative assistant in the UK costs from £500 per month for part-time support and from £900 per month for full-time support through Teambuild Consultancy. Part-time covers 80 hours per month, and full-time covers 160 hours. Each package includes a dedicated team member, free replacement, and a Customer Success Manager, up to 65% below the cost of a UK-based hire.
Can a virtual assistant help with inbox and CRM management?
Yes, a virtual administrative assistant manages inbox overflow, diary conflicts, document filing, data entry, and CRM records for UK business owners and executives. Teambuild virtual administrative assistants work inside tools including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, and your CRM. The dedicated assistant clears day-to-day admin, so business owners spend their hours on strategic and revenue-generating work.
What is the difference between a virtual administrative assistant and a virtual executive assistant?
A virtual administrative assistant handles general business administration, while a virtual executive assistant supports a single senior leader with diary ownership, gatekeeping, and travel management. A virtual administrative assistant covers inbox management, data entry, and document control across a team. A virtual executive assistant works proactively as a strategic right hand to one executive or business owner.
How do I hire a virtual administrative assistant for my business?
Hiring a virtual administrative assistant through Teambuild Consultancy takes 3 steps. First, share your workload, tools, and the admin tasks you need handled. Second, review a shortlist of vetted virtual administrative assistants matched to your requirements within 48 hours. Third, onboard your dedicated assistant, who starts within five to ten working days while Teambuild manages contracts and payroll.
Do virtual administrative assistants work UK business hours?
Yes, Teambuild virtual administrative assistants work UK business hours and align to your timezone. Your dedicated assistant covers the working pattern your business sets, including standard 9-to-5 cover or flexible hours across the day. A virtual administrative assistant handles inbox and diary tasks in real time, so your correspondence stays current throughout the working day.
Can I hire a dedicated remote virtual administrative assistant?
Yes, Teambuild Consultancy places dedicated remote virtual administrative assistants for UK businesses across every industry, including finance, healthcare, marketing, and professional services. Every administrative assistant passes structured vetting in written English, software proficiency, and administrative accuracy before placement. Teambuild manages payroll, HR, and quality control, so your business receives reliable virtual administrative support with no recruitment risk.