Virtual Assistant · South Africa → UK
Joel
Wilkinson
Executive Virtual Assistant
Delivering calm, reliable remote support to ambitious UK businesses— so you can focus on what matters most.
Virtual Assistant · South Africa → UK
Executive Virtual Assistant
Delivering calm, reliable remote support to ambitious UK businesses— so you can focus on what matters most.
Hi, I'm Joel—a dedicated virtual assistant based in Cape Town, South Africa. I partner with founders, executives, and growing teams across the United Kingdom to keep their operations running smoothly, their inboxes under control, and their calendars perfectly organised.
Working remotely from South Africa, I offer an exceptional cost-to-value ratio for UK businesses while maintaining full overlap with GMT business hours. Whether you need ongoing executive support or help with a specific project, I bring the same meticulous attention to detail every time.
I hold a BA in Business Administration from the University of Cape Town and have supported clients across professional services, technology, and creative industries. I'm fluent in English and well-versed in UK business etiquette.
From day-to-day admin to complex project coordination, I offer a full suite of virtual support services tailored to the needs of UK-based clients.
Full diary management, meeting coordination across time zones, travel booking, and proactive reminders so nothing slips through the cracks.
Triaging, drafting, and organising your email so you reach inbox zero every day. I apply clear labelling, filters, and follow-up systems.
Keeping projects on track with task lists, stakeholder updates, and progress reports. Experienced with Asana, Trello, Notion, and Monday.
Competitor research, market briefs, supplier comparisons, and clearly formatted executive summaries—delivered to your preferred format.
Data entry, cleaning, and analysis in Excel or Google Sheets. Dashboards, pivot tables, and reporting templates built to spec.
Drafting newsletters, social media posts, blog copy, and internal communications. Editing and proofreading to UK English standards.
A 30-minute call to understand your business, pain points, and exactly the kind of support that would make the biggest difference.
I'll send a tailored proposal outlining scope, hours, and a monthly retainer or project rate that suits your budget and needs.
We set up shared tools, agree on communication preferences, and establish workflows—usually within 48 hours of signing.
Regular check-ins, weekly reports, and full flexibility to scale hours up or down as your business needs evolve.
"Joel transformed how I manage my time. Within a week he had my inbox under control and my calendar running like clockwork. I'd recommend him to any UK founder who needs reliable remote support."
"Professional, proactive, and always one step ahead. Joel handles everything with a level of discretion and competence that's rare. Our team can't imagine operating without him now."
"Working across time zones was a concern initially, but Joel's overlap with UK hours is excellent. His research reports are thorough and his communication is impeccable."
"Joel's attention to detail and proactive approach have saved me countless hours. He anticipates what's needed before I even ask— that's the mark of a truly exceptional VA."
I take on a limited number of new clients each month to ensure every engagement receives my full attention. Get in touch to check availability and discuss how I can support your business.