The Executive VA Agency UK CEOs & Founders Trust for Managed Support
DonnaPro is a managed virtual executive assistant agency for UK CEOs and founders who need more than basic admin help. EU-based EAs are placed within 9 days, work UK business hours, and handle inbox, calendar, travel, follow-ups, meeting prep, and operations, so you reclaim 60+ hours per month without hiring locally or managing a freelancer.
We're a Virtual Assistant Agency. But Not Like the Others.
While there are many VA agencies serving the UK, including freelancer platforms, offshore services and admin support companies, they all technically offer "virtual assistants."
DonnaPro is built differently.
Built Exclusively for CEOs and Founders
DonnaPro is not designed as a general admin service for every type of buyer. We are built for UK CEOs, founders, and business owners who need executive-level support that understands priorities, ROI, confidentiality, and the pace of leadership.
Everything we do, including how we hire, train, match and support our EAs, is designed around leaders who need more than task completion. Your assistant is there to protect your time, manage high-context work and help you reclaim 60+ hours per month without becoming another person you need to manage.
Your EA Is Never "Solo"
Many assistants work independently, which can be enough for simple admin. But for high-context executive support, a managed structure gives you more continuity, escalation support, and quality control.
Your DonnaPro EA is backed by Account Managers Quality Managers, and IT support. When something goes wrong, we fix it. When your EA needs guidance, they have experts to consult. You're not managing a freelancer; you're plugging into a system.
Pre-Trained Before You Arrive
Our HR Time Vault™ means your EA is already trained in delegation frameworks, executive tools, and CEO support before they ever meet you.
You are not starting from zero. Your EA arrives ready to deliver value from week one.
60+ Hours Saved Per Month
We're the only virtual assistant agency that quantifies the outcome.
Not "flexible support." Not "as needed." 60+ hours of your time back, every month.
According to DonnaPro client data, this is the consistent result across industries and company sizes.
What Makes DonnaPro Different From Other Virtual Assistant Agencies in the UK?
Many UK virtual assistant agencies focus on general admin, lifestyle support, or flexible hourly help.
DonnaPro is different: we specialise in managed executive assistant support for CEOs and founders who need ownership across inbox, calendar, travel, follow-ups, meeting preparation, stakeholder communication, and operational admin.
That means you are not simply hiring a VA. You are plugging into a managed support system with a pre-trained EU-based assistant, Account Manager support, Quality Manager oversight, IT support, back-up coverage, and a 60-day zero-commitment trial.
Client Testimonials: What Our Customers Say About Their “Donnas”...
DPFrom “Doing It All” to Business GrowthDonnaPro
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My mindset before was that I need to do it all... it was slowing me down and costing my business money. Working with my EA allowed me to focus on new business opportunities that I didn’t have time for earlier, and it directly impacted my business growth.
DPReady to LEAD, Not LearnDonnaPro
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DonnaPro doesn’t just connect you with an assistant and walk away. They constantly recruit, train, and equip their personnel. When our assistant showed up, she was ready not to learn, but to lead. We didn’t have to recruit, train, or worry about compliance – we just had to plug her into our work.
DPIs a Part-Time Executive Assistant Worth It?DonnaPro
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I’ve been working with virtual assistants for the past decade, and I think that right now I’m at a point where I feel that my search for the perfect virtual assistants is over.
★★★★★
I meant it when I said I needed help, and DonnaPro has really delivered. It has really impacted how I work and it has allowed me to focus on the things that really mattered.
Esteban A. MirandaCEO @ European Food Banks Federation / Non-Profit / NGO
★★★★★
Working with DonnaPro and Grace has made a real difference to both my work and personal life. I feel more prepared, less rushed, and things I used to think about but never get around to are finally getting done. Honestly, it’s the best support I’ve had in years.
Andrew RobertsCEO & Partner / Biotech & Pharmaceutical Industry
★★★★★
After a long time managing everything on my own in the start-up world, I realised I needed help. My EA has been amazing in managing my calendar, travel plans, T&E, and other small yet time-consuming tasks. We had morning check-ins at the beginning that paid off well. Now, I can much better focus on growing the business. Working with a Donna through a trusted virtual assistant agency makes delegation friction-free.
Jochen R.CEO @ MedTech Company / Medical Device Industry
★★★★★
I used to manage my own travel, emails, and calendar, even while running multiple businesses. Then my EA (Romina) stepped in. She’s proactive, reliable, and keeps everything running smoothly without me having to ask. Our daily check-ins keep me on top of things, and her inbox summaries are a lifesaver when I’m travelling. I finally have the headspace to focus on what matters.
Dominic WhiteInvestor, Entrepreneur & Adventurer / Financial Services Industry
★★★★★
My EA, Petra, has been very helpful during a particularly chaotic time in one of my businesses. With minimal guidance, she quickly adapted, proactively started searching for solutions, and delivered results. I love how I can just ping her on WhatsApp, and things get done seamlessly.
Daniel WeisslerFounder @ winTEC Solutions / Automotive Software Industry
★★★★★
My EA doesn’t just complete tasks; she proactively identifies and solves potential issues before they become problems. Whether it’s a scheduling conflict or a looming deadline, my EA is always one step ahead, saving me countless headaches.
Lily SovinCo-Founder @ optika-oftalmos.com / Eyewear Industry
★★★★★
I’m super happy with DonnaPro and with Angels. Even though we’ve only been working together for a few weeks, she already feels fully integrated into my business. I really appreciate how proactive she is and how she always brings practical suggestions. It’s such a relief to finally have four eyes instead of just two. We’re definitely on track to becoming a seamless team.
Marie UtschFounder & CEO @ marieutsch.com / Digital Marketing Industry
★★★★★
Three months in, and it’s a relief to have someone who fully gets my tone of voice. Saga handles my inbox with confidence, answers questions independently, and keeps things moving without me needing to chase anyone – even while I was on my first real holiday in years.
Rubina RautFounder & CEO @ wuka.co.uk / Personal Care, E-commerce
What Can You Delegate? 70+ TasksBut Here's What UK Founders Love Most
We have over 50 additional tasks detailed in this comprehensive list that our EAs handle with the precision of a Wimbledon ball crew.
For example, our virtual EAs can create transcripts, manage your social media channels, stay in touch with subcontractors, remind clients of overdue payments… or even send a greeting card for your sister’s dog’s 5th birthday.
The UK Founder's Dilemma: Why Finding Good Support Is So Hard
You've probably thought about hiring an assistant before. Maybe you've even tried.
But something always gets in the way:
"A full-time hire is too expensive."
A senior executive assistant in the UK costs £65,004–£84,996 per year gross. Add employer National Insurance (15%), pension auto-enrolment and the cost of recruitment and onboarding, and the true cost reaches £99,360+ per year, even if you only need 20 hours a week. DonnaPro's part-time option costs £2,350 per month. The full-time option costs £5,660 per month. Both are cheaper than a direct hire, without any of the overhead.
"Freelancers are unreliable."
You've tried Upwork or PeoplePerHour. Found someone decent. They were great for three months, then disappeared. Or got too busy. Or just... stopped responding. Back to square one.
"Offshore VAs don't get it."
The £5-an-hour VAs sounded appealing until you realised you were spending more time explaining things than actually delegating. The time zone gap meant waiting overnight for simple tasks. And the cultural differences created friction you didn't have time to manage.
"I don't have time to train someone."
This is the cruel irony. You need help because you're overwhelmed, but you're too overwhelmed to onboard someone properly. So you keep doing everything yourself.
Sound familiar?
According to DonnaPro's experience working with UK founders, this cycle is incredibly common. You're stuck in a trap: too busy to get help, but desperately needing it.
That's exactly why UK founders choose DonnaPro as their go-to VA agency: we handle the hiring, training and management so you can skip straight to delegating.
Virtual Assistant Support for London CEOs and Founders
If you are a London-based founder, investor, consultant, agency owner, or executive, the real question is not whether your assistant sits in London. The real question is whether they work your hours, understand your communication style, and can manage same-day inbox, calendar, travel, and stakeholder follow-up without slowing you down.
DonnaPro gives London CEOs and founders UK-hours executive support from EU-based assistants, without the cost, recruitment delay, and employment overhead of hiring a full-time London executive assistant.
What Is the Real Cost of EA Support in the UK: In-House vs DonnaPro?
Hiring a top-tier EA in the UK means gross salary, employer National Insurance (15%), pension auto-enrolment, recruitment fees and equipment, all before your EA has answered a single email.
The fully-loaded monthly cost reaches £8,449, or over £99,000 in year one.
With DonnaPro, you pay one monthly retainer. Our part-time virtual assistant UK package costs £2,350 per month and gives UK CEOs core recurring executive support, while full-time support costs £5,660 per month for businesses that need daily embedded help. Both are cheaper than a direct UK hire, with no employment overhead on your side.
Top Tier In-House EA
DonnaPro Part-Time
DonnaPro Full-Time
ANNUAL COST BREAKDOWN
Total annual cost
£101,390
£28,200
£67,920
Gross salary
£87,180
£28,200
£67,920
Employer contributions (~16.3%)
+ £14,210
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Monthly expense
£8,449
£2,350
£5,660
WHAT YOU GET
Workload flexibility
Fixed full-time
Flexible part-time
Full-time capacity
Working language
English
English
English
Onboarding time
1-2 months
9 days
9 days
Time savings / month
Unknown
60+ hours
As much as your business demands
Quality monitoring
Self-managed
Dedicated QM
Dedicated QM
Year-one cost comparison between hiring an executive assistant in-house in the UK versus DonnaPro's part-time and full-time virtual EA options. Note: in-house figures reflect salary and employer contributions only - recruitment agency fees, equipment, HR overhead, and onboarding costs are not included.
Executive Assistant Outsourcing UK: When It Works Better Than Hiring Locally
Executive assistant outsourcing in the UK makes sense when you need senior-level support but do not want the cost, delay, and management responsibility of hiring in-house. A managed EA agency can give you faster onboarding, flexible support, back-up coverage, and ongoing quality management without payroll, recruitment, equipment, or HR overhead.
This is especially useful for CEOs and founders who need executive-level help, but do not need a full-time employee sitting in the office. With DonnaPro, you get UK-hours support from an EU-based assistant who is already trained to handle executive workflows.
How It Works: From First Call to Full Delegation in 9 Days
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Step 1
HR Time Vault™ (Already Done)
Before you even contact us, we've invested months building our talent pool. We recruit across the EU, run candidates through a six-stage hiring process (only 1% make it through), and train every EA in delegation frameworks, tools, and best practice in CEO support.
When you're ready to start, we're not scrambling to find someone. We're matching you with an EA who's already prepared.
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Step 2
Free 30-Minute Strategy Session
We start with a conversation - no sales pressure, no commitment. We learn about your business, your challenges, your working style, and what support would actually help.
You walk away with clarity on whether DonnaPro is right for you. If it is, we move forward. If not, no hard feelings; you'll still have useful insights from the conversation.
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Step 3
Matching You With Your Donna™
Based on your preferences, we select an EA who fits your needs, personality, and tools. We consider industry experience, communication style, technical skills, and working preferences. You're not getting a random assignment. You're getting someone chosen specifically for you.
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Step 4
Onboarding & Handover
We run a structured onboarding process to set you and your EA up for success. This includes understanding your tools, processes, preferences and priorities, as well as executive research on your business, industry and network. Most UK clients are actively delegating within the first two weeks.
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Step 5
Freedom Phase™
Now the real value begins. Your EA handles execution. You handle strategy. Your inbox stays at zero. Your calendar makes sense. Your travel is sorted. Your follow-ups happen. You finally have space to think, lead and build, rather than drowning in tasks.
Close more deals and accelerate portfolio growth with a start-up virtual assistant who thrives in fast-moving environments. Transform deal coordination, LP communications, and due diligence scheduling from bottlenecks into competitive advantages while you source the next unicorn.
Accelerate deal flow and portfolio performance with an investment virtual assistant who turns operational complexity into strategic advantage. Seamlessly organise opportunities, prepare investor communications, and manage administrative excellence while you identify and capture market-winning investments.
Scale your practice without sacrificing client relationships using a financial adviser virtual assistant who elevates every interaction. Master complex scheduling, confidential correspondence, and meeting orchestration while you build portfolios and forge lasting wealth-building partnerships.
Maximise billable hours and close enterprise deals faster with an IT virtual assistant who understands your high-stakes environment. Transform vendor coordination, compliance documentation, and client communications from time drains into profit drivers while you focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions.
Turn breakthrough research into market-dominating revenue with AI virtual assistant services designed for visionary leaders. Your assistant becomes the operational backbone, managing stakeholder relations, funding coordination and strategic admin - so you can focus on innovations that reshape entire industries.
Hit your next MRR milestone faster with a SaaS virtual assistant who transforms operational chaos into growth acceleration. While you innovate and acquire customers, your dedicated assistant handles investor updates, board presentations and strategic coordination, turning administrative burden into competitive advantage.
Drive industrial output and operational excellence with a manufacturing virtual assistant who understands production environments. Master supplier relationships, production scheduling, and operational coordination while you focus on innovation and market leadership.
Keep supply chains moving efficiently with a logistics virtual assistant who thrives on operational complexity. Transform shipment tracking, carrier coordination, and communication management into competitive advantages while you focus on strategic growth and expansion.
Build a thriving educational platform with an education virtual assistant who amplifies your teaching impact. Perfect course scheduling, instructor coordination, and administrative workflows while you focus on creating transformational learning experiences that shape futures.
Create unforgettable experiences with an event planning virtual assistant who perfects every detail. Transform vendor management, logistics coordination, and guest relations from overwhelming complexity into seamless execution that builds your reputation.
Keep creative projects on track and under budget with a media virtual assistant who understands entertainment industry demands. Master production scheduling, talent coordination, and administrative excellence while you focus on creating content that captivates audiences.
Scale your online empire with an e-commerce virtual assistant who drives operational excellence across every channel. Transform supplier communications, marketing coordination, and logistics management into competitive advantages while you focus on product innovation and market expansion.
Not Based in the UK? We Serve Founders Across Europe and Beyond
DonnaPro is a VA agency serving the UK and Europe, working with CEOs and founders globally. If you landed here but you're based elsewhere, we'd still love to help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Assistant Services in the UK
How do I choose a virtual assistant agency in the UK?⌄
When evaluating any VA agency UK founders should look for these key factors:
Time zone alignment. Your VA should work during UK business hours - not overnight shifts that create delays.
Managed vs. self-service. Some agencies just match you with a freelancer and leave you to manage them. Others (like DonnaPro) provide full support with Account Managers, Quality Managers, and IT back-up.
Trial period. Avoid long-term contracts upfront. A 30-60 day trial lets you test the fit before committing.
Specialisation. General VA services handle basic admin. If you're a CEO or founder, look for an agency that understands executive-level support - investor communications, board prep, strategic delegation.
Pre-trained assistants. Ask whether you'll need to train your VA from scratch, or if they arrive ready to work. Training takes time you probably don't have.
Clear pricing. Watch for hidden fees, hourly billing that adds up, or unclear packages. You should know exactly what you're paying for.
DonnaPro ticks all these boxes: UK-hours coverage, fully managed service, 60-day trial, CEO-focused, pre-trained EAs, and transparent pricing.
Does your UK virtual assistant agency offer time-zone-aligned support?⌄
Yes. All DonnaPro executive assistants are based in the European Union and work during UK business hours (GMT/BST). There's no time zone friction - your EA is available when you need them, typically 8am-4pm UK time. Most of our EAs are in Western and Central European countries, just 0-2 hours different from the UK. This means genuine same-day collaboration, not overnight handovers.
Is DonnaPro a VA agency UK companies can use?⌄
Yes. DonnaPro works with UK CEOs, founders, and business owners who need managed executive assistant support during UK business hours. Our assistants are EU-based, trained before they start, and supported by Account Managers, Quality Managers, IT support, and back-up coverage.
What are the typical fees for a VA agency in the UK?⌄
DonnaPro's virtual executive assistant service costs £2,350 per month. This includes:
A professionally trained, EU-based executive assistant
Part-time, flexible support during UK business hours
Ongoing training and upskilling (we invest in your EA continuously)
Quality management and account manager support
Compare this to hiring a full-time in-house assistant in the UK at £80,000+ per year when you factor in salary, National Insurance, pension, equipment, and management time.
How do DonnaPro assistants compare to hiring locally in the UK?⌄
The main advantages:
Speed: Ready in 9 days vs 6-12 weeks to hire
Risk: 60-day trial vs long-term employment commitment
Management: Fully managed service vs you handling HR, reviews, and issues
Cost: Whether you need part-time or full-time support, DonnaPro is cheaper than the fully-loaded cost of a direct UK hire - once employer National Insurance, pension, recruitment, and equipment are factored in. You pay one monthly retainer. Nothing else.
You get professional-level support without the overhead, risk, and management burden of a direct hire.
Do your EAs have experience with UK-based businesses?⌄
Yes. We actively serve UK clients across legal services, e-commerce, financial services, tech start-ups, and professional services. Our EAs are trained in UK business culture, understand British communication styles (including the nuances), and are experienced with UK-specific tools, platforms, and business practices.
Is DonnaPro GDPR-compliant and secure for UK data?⌄
Absolutely. DonnaPro is fully GDPR-compliant under both UK and EU frameworks. Every EA:
Undergoes background checks
Follows strict data protection protocols
Receives security training
Signs an NDA if required (available upon request)
Your data is protected under the same rigorous standards whether you're based in the UK or anywhere in Europe.
What tasks can I delegate to a DonnaPro assistant?⌄
DonnaPro EAs handle 70+ task types. The most common for UK clients:
Email and inbox management
Calendar and scheduling
Travel planning and logistics
Meeting preparation and research
Investor and stakeholder communication
Project coordination and follow-ups
Client relationship management
Personal admin and life logistics
They're trained to think end-to-end and operate as strategic partners, not just task-takers. If it can be done remotely and doesn't require specialist expertise (like legal advice or advanced coding), your EA can probably handle it.
How quickly can I get started with DonnaPro in the UK?⌄
You can be matched with your EA and fully onboarded within 9 business days. The timeline:
Free strategy session (Day 1)
Needs assessment and EA matching (Days 3-6)
Introduction to your EA (Day 7)
Onboarding and handover (Day 9)
Most UK clients are delegating meaningful tasks within the first two weeks.
Is DonnaPro right for everyone?⌄
No. DonnaPro is built for CEOs and founders who need executive-level support. If you're looking for basic admin help, data entry, or occasional task support, a freelancer or general VA service might be a better fit. We work with leaders who want a strategic partner, not just a task-taker.
Can I hire a part-time virtual assistant in the UK through DonnaPro?⌄
Yes. DonnaPro offers part-time executive assistant support for UK CEOs and founders who need consistent help with inbox, calendar, travel, follow-ups, meeting preparation, and operational admin without hiring a full-time employee.
What if I'm not satisfied with my assistant?⌄
This rarely happens - 91% of clients continue after the trial period. But if it does, we'll rematch you with a different EA who's a better fit. And if you're still not satisfied during the 60-day trial:
End the engagement immediately
No notice period required
No penalties or hard feelings
You're never stuck.
Are DonnaPro assistants real people or AI?⌄
100% real, professionally trained humans based in the European Union. Our EAs use AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Notion AI and automation platforms) to enhance their efficiency, just as you probably do. But every decision, every communication and every judgement call is made by a real person who knows your business and preferences. You're not talking to a bot. You're working with someone who understands context, reads between the lines and builds a genuine working relationship with you.
Can DonnaPro support multiple UK businesses or ventures?⌄
Yes. About one-third of our clients manage multiple businesses, and our EAs are trained to handle this complexity. Your EA can maintain separate contexts for different ventures, manage multiple calendars, coordinate across different teams, and keep everything organised without things bleeding together. If you're a portfolio founder or manage multiple ventures, this is exactly what DonnaPro is built for.
