Full time virtual assistant
Hire a full time virtual assistant
A full time virtual assistant works 40 hours a week, 160 hours a month, on the tasks you hand over. We find the candidate, put them through four screening steps and run payroll management and quality management, so you hire one person without running the recruitment. Hours are tracked. The earliest start is within 48 to 72 hours of choosing a candidate.
At a glance
- Four screening steps before you meet a candidate
- Hours tracked
- Earliest start within 48 to 72 hours of choosing a candidate
What you get
What a full time assistant does for you
When you hire a virtual assistant for 40 hours a week, you can hand over the work that keeps you busy and keep the decisions.
Inbox, diary and admin
Email triage, diary management and the regular admin that builds up when nobody owns it.
Customer queries and follow ups
First replies, follow up messages and keeping a record of what was said.
Research, reporting and data entry
Gathering information, keeping sheets up to date and preparing the weekly numbers.
Marketing and content tasks
Scheduling posts, preparing drafts for you to approve and keeping the content calendar current.
You set the priorities. Our roles page lists the specialist roles we can staff if the work is more technical than general admin.
How it works
How to hire a virtual assistant through us
The process runs in four stages. How it works has the detail.
1
Discover and match
We talk through the work, then shortlist candidates who have passed our screening.
2
Interview
You meet the shortlist and choose. The earliest start is within 48 to 72 hours of choosing a candidate.
3
Onboard
We set up the platforms and tools your assistant needs.
4
Support
Hours are tracked and we stay on hand while you work with us.
Screening
Four screening steps before you meet anyone
Every candidate goes through the same four steps, in this order.
- CV screening.
- A first interview on personality and the general benchmark criteria.
- A technical interview.
- A practical task, to test the candidate in the field.
We run the whole process, including recruitment, payroll management and quality management. See data protection.
Cost
What a full time assistant costs
You pay an hourly rate set by the role and the person’s experience, for 160 hours a month. Rates are in pounds.
| Role | Beginner (1 to 2 years) | Intermediate (2 to 4 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Admin and support assistant | £720 a month | £1,040 a month |
| Digital marketing | £1,040 a month | £1,440 a month |
| Web and software developer | £1,280 a month | £1,760 a month |
Expert and pro levels, and every other role, are on the pricing page.
Notice, replacement and fees
- In the first 3 months, you can end an unsuitable hire on one week’s notice.
- In the first days, you can tell us it is not right and we will replace them.
- After the first 3 months, the notice period is 1 month.
- Replacement is included in the ongoing fee for as long as you are paying, at no extra charge.
- There is no separate recruitment fee: recruitment, payroll and management are included in the package price.
You can compare the cost with an employee, or try the cost calculator.
Fit
Is a full time assistant right for you?
A full time assistant suits you if
- You have at least 160 hours of work a month to hand over.
- The work can be done remotely, in your tools.
- You want one person who learns your business.
Another option may suit you better if
- You have around 80 hours of work: a part time virtual assistant is half the monthly cost at the same rate.
- You need several roles: a virtual assistant team puts them under one arrangement.
- You want a team in a managed office: see Exclusive Teams.
- You need someone in your office: an employee is the better fit.
Where AI fits
Read the comparison of virtual assistants and AI to see where each fits.
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a full time virtual assistant?
It depends on the role and the person’s experience. At the base rate, a full time admin and support assistant is £720 a month for 160 hours, and an intermediate level assistant is £1,040. Digital marketing and web design start at £1,040, and developers at £1,280. The pricing page shows every role and level.
How do I hire a full time virtual assistant?
Book a free call and tell us about the work. We shortlist candidates who have passed our four screening steps, you meet them and you choose. The earliest start is within 48 to 72 hours of choosing a candidate. How it works walks through each stage.
Book a time
Pick a time that suits you
A 15-minute discovery call. Choose a slot and it goes straight into both our diaries.
Prefer to talk now? Call 07435 708864, Sunday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
Get started
Prefer to write? Send an enquiry.
Tell us the role and the hours you have in mind, and we will reply to the email address you give.