Virtual Assistant Services for UK Businesses: Dedicated, Managed Offshore Support
Virtual assistant services for UK businesses
Most virtual assistant providers sell hours. TalentDock provides a person. Your VA is dedicated to your business, works your agreed hours, learns your systems and builds knowledge over time, while we handle sourcing, vetting, employment, equipment and replacement.
That matters if you want reliability and lower cost for recurring work. A dedicated model means one predictable monthly fee, not a meter that climbs with every task you delegate. See how the numbers compare in our virtual assistant cost guide.
The virtual assistant services we provide
Admin virtual assistant
Inbox and diary management, data entry, research, document preparation and CRM upkeep. See offshore virtual assistants.
Executive assistant or virtual PA
Senior-level diary, communications, travel and confidential support. See offshore executive assistants.
Customer support
First-line email and chat support and order queries. See customer support.
Sales support
CRM updates, outreach admin and appointment setting. See sales support.
Data entry
High-volume, accurate data processing. See data entry.
Specialist support
Digital marketing, HR and recruitment, bookkeeping and accounting, and more from our roles hub.
Virtual assistant services cost
| Option | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UK freelance VA | £25-£35 an hour | Best under about 10 hours a week |
| UK agency VA | £30-£40 an hour | Managed, but hourly billing adds up |
| In-house UK assistant | About £2,800-£3,200 a month | Employer NICs, pension and overheads on top of salary |
| TalentDock dedicated VA | From £1,195 a month, all-in | Skilled roles from £1,695; no recruitment fee |
Against a UK in-house assistant, a dedicated offshore VA is roughly 60% cheaper. Freelance and agency rates are from Teambuild Consultancy’s 2026 UK guide. Full details are on our pricing page, and our guide to pricing models explains hourly, retainer and dedicated options.
From brief to start date
Tell us what you need
Share the tasks, hours and tools you use.
Receive a vetted shortlist
We source and vet candidates against your brief.
Interview and trial
Meet the shortlist, set a practical task and run a trial.
Start
Your VA begins on agreed UK-aligned hours, with onboarding support.
Review and grow
Review after two weeks, widen the remit and add hours as trust builds.
Our onboarding plan shows what the first 90 days look like, and how to work with a virtual assistant covers tools and delegation.
Why UK businesses choose dedicated managed VAs
Dedicated, not shared
One VA working only for you, with full-time capacity.
Employed and managed
We are the employer, so you avoid overseas payroll, HR and employer costs.
One monthly fee
Predictable all-in pricing with no recruitment fee.
UK-aligned hours
Shifts agreed to match your working day.
Data-protection paperwork
Data Processing Agreement and UK IDTA in place as standard.
Replacement built in
If the match is not right, we help replace the VA.
Virtual assistant agency or dedicated provider?
A traditional virtual assistant agency in the UK usually bills by the hour and shares VAs across clients. A dedicated provider gives you a full-time VA for a flat fee. If your work is occasional, an agency or freelancer can be the better choice. If you have steady, recurring work, dedicated usually costs less and delivers more continuity. Read dedicated vs freelance virtual assistant and offshore vs UK virtual assistant to compare.
Employers should also understand the legal side: see is hiring an offshore virtual assistant legal in the UK for IR35, GDPR and contracts. This is general information, not legal advice. For the full process, read the complete guide to hiring a virtual assistant in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
What are virtual assistant services?
Virtual assistant services provide remote administrative and support work, such as email and diary management, data entry, research, customer support and CRM updates, delivered by a freelancer, agency or dedicated provider.
How much do virtual assistant services cost in the UK?
UK freelancers typically charge £25-£35 an hour and agencies £30-£40. A dedicated offshore VA through TalentDock starts from £1,195 a month, all-in, with no recruitment fee.
What is the difference between a virtual assistant agency and TalentDock?
Agencies usually bill hourly and share VAs across clients. TalentDock provides a dedicated full-time VA employed and managed by us, for a flat monthly fee.
Can I hire a virtual assistant in the UK who works UK hours?
Yes. Our VAs work shifts aligned to UK hours, agreed in writing before they start.
Do you charge a recruitment fee?
No. There is no recruitment fee. The monthly fee is all-in.
Is my data safe with an offshore virtual assistant?
We put a Data Processing Agreement and UK IDTA in place as standard and recommend least-privilege access. UK GDPR responsibilities remain with you as controller, so check the documents before you begin.
What tasks can your virtual assistants do?
Admin, executive support, customer support, sales support, data entry, bookkeeping-adjacent work and more. See the roles hub for the full list.
How quickly can I get a virtual assistant?
Tell us your tasks, hours and tools and we will send a vetted shortlist. Timing depends on the role, so ask for a realistic start date up front.
- Teambuild Consultancy: Virtual assistant costs in 2026, UK and Philippines
- ICO: International transfers under UK GDPR
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Figures are indicative and were checked on 19 September 2026; confirm your own position with a qualified UK adviser.
More on hiring a virtual assistant
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Tell us the tasks, hours and tools and we will send a vetted shortlist. One all-in monthly fee, no recruitment fee.
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