Looking for a chance to work from home while helping busy London entrepreneurs stay on top of their game? Designated is growing and wants a friendly, skilled Virtual Personal Assistant to join our remote team. If you love organizing, enjoy using Microsoft Office, and thrive on clear communication, this role could be a perfect fit. You’ll support a diverse range of clients, handle everything from diary management to marketing tasks, and become a trusted part of their daily routine—all from the comfort of your own home.
Quick Snapshot
Job Type: Fixed‑term contract (full‑time or part‑time)
Salary: From £12.75 per hour
Location: Remote, UK
Work Schedule: Minimum 4 hours per day, 5 days a week, core hours 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Language: English
Company Description
Designated provides virtual business‑support solutions to entrepreneurs and small‑to‑medium businesses that are not ready to hire full‑time staff. We are expanding our team of experienced Virtual Personal Assistants (VPA) to serve a diverse, vibrant client base mainly in London and across the UK.
Job Details
Pay: Starting at £12.75 per hour
Job Type: Fixed‑term contract (full‑time or part‑time)
Hours: Minimum 4 hours per day, 5 days per week during core business hours (08:30 – 17:30). Flexible opportunities available.
Language: English (verbal and written)
Responsibilities
- Provide first‑class personal assistance to one or several clients.
- Manage diaries, email, meetings, and office/business administration.
- Handle lifestyle management, marketing administration, and other tasks as needed.
- Build and nurture professional relationships with clients on behalf of Designated.
- Take ownership of tasks assigned by the client or Designated, meeting deadlines or arranging contingencies.
- Act as an ambassador for Designated and champion our full suite of services.
- Profile Insights
- Your profile aligns with the role if you have:
- Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Strong communication skills* (verbal and electronic)
Do you have experience in Microsoft Word? we’ll ask you about that during the application process.
Benefits & Additional Information
- Confidentiality: All personal information is kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
- Equal Opportunity: Designated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- Flexibility: Home‑based work with flexible scheduling options.
- Growth Opportunities: Join a growing company with a diverse client portfolio and the chance to develop long‑term relationships.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant in a demanding corporate environment or supporting high‑net‑worth individuals.
- Aptitude, adaptability, and intelligence.
- Integrity, reliability, and resourcefulness.
- Attention to detail and sense of urgency.
- Confidence and commitment.
- Technically astute; ability to quickly learn new software and applications.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills.
- Proactive, self‑motivated, and comfortable working alone in a remote setting.
- Business acumen.