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Virtual Assistant(Contractor)

Posting date:  25th November 2025

Closing Date: 5th January 2026

Location: Remote – with occasional in-person or video-call check-ins as needed by agreement (UK-based)

Ideal for: Individuals seeking flexible remote work, those with strong organisational and communication skills, or professionals transitioning into administrative support roles.

Salary: £16 per hour (flexible hours – freelancer)

Contract Type: Flexible to begin, moving into a retainer after a few months

Please be aware that this is a contractor role. The successful candidate will operate on a freelance basis and will be responsible for managing their own taxes and National Insurance.

About Us

We’re a purpose-driven, disability-led digital & marketing agency committed to innovation, inclusion and accessibility. We believe that flexible working, lived experience, and genuine collaboration fuel meaningful change. Our culture is grounded in transparency, inclusivity and human-centred values.

Transparency – We value good, clear communication throughout our team and within our client relationships. We’re a collaboration, meaning we work together, and transparency helps us to move forward unitedly. From pricing to timelines and team check-ins, we prioritise clarity.

Inclusivity – At the very heart of what we do, our aim is always to open up the world and workforce to as many as possible. We want everyone to have a share and feel that there’s a place for them.  We may not always get it right, but we’re committed to having conversations, learning new ways we can support each other, and always helping one another.

Human – From humble beginnings Inkfire was born, and we don’t forget that. We know all the countless late nights, hard graft, and difficult decisions it takes to start and run a business successfully. At the core of what we do, we remember that we’re human and that always comes first. We’re here to support each other, help where we can, and remember to share a smile or kindness in each day.

The Role

As our Virtual Assistant, you’ll support our busy, diverse team and clients by handling day-to-day operations, communications, scheduling and admin tasks. You’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth remote workflows and helping us deliver high-quality service and inclusive experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage inboxes, respond to emails or triage them, organise folders and ensure timely replies
  • Maintain calendars, schedule meetings across the team (including video calls), send reminders and handle changes
  • Assist with document creation and basic formatting (Word, Google Docs, spreadsheets)
  • Support our team & client communications: draft messages, set up correspondence, prepare content briefings
  • Collaborate with team members to keep processes organised: update trackers, status logs, meeting notes
  • Provide ad-hoc administrative support (e.g., research tasks, booking, data entry)
  • Maintain remote working set-up, ensuring tasks are handled efficiently and independently

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Virtual Assistant, remote admin support or similar role
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Be able to communicate with clients in any capacity including teams calls
  • Strong organisational skills: able to prioritise, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable working remotely, showing initiative and working independently
  • Familiar with standard cloud tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, calendar and email apps)
  • A collaborative mindset, with a friendly and professional approach
  • Lived experience disability

Desirable Skills

  • Familiarity working in inclusive or disability-led organisations
  • Confidence using video-meeting tools (Zoom, Teams) and other tools such as PowerPoint and Word
  • Interest in accessibility, inclusive communication or supporting diverse team

Personal Attributes

  • Self-motivated, proactive and adaptable
  • Strong attention to detail and a problem-solver mindset
  • Friendly, approachable, and keen to build positive working relationships
  • Committed to continual improvement and professional growth

What We Offer

  • A flexible working arrangement that respects your schedule and life commitments
  • Remote working from the UK, with an inclusive, supportive team culture
  • Opportunities for learning, growth and making a real difference for people and organisations
  • Meaningful work in a values-led company with an inclusive mission

How to Apply

Ready to make your mark at Inkfire? We don’t require a CV (although we’re happy to accept one if you have one), so in the first instance, please pop us a message telling us why you think you’d be a good fit for the role and share any examples of your work. If you’ve not worked from home before, tell us how you think you’d adapt to it.

If you require any adjustments during the application process or need this job advert in an alternative format, please let us know – we’re here to support you.

Don’t be nervous – we’re really friendly!

Join us and help shape an inclusive digital future!

We aim to respond to all applications, but this isn’t always possible. If you’re not successful this time, we’ll add you to our database for future job openings and contact you if we think we have a suitable role. Unless you tell us otherwise, we’ll take your application submission as acceptance of this and add you to our list.

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