Flexible UK-Based Virtual Assistant for Small Handmade Pet Business (4 - 8 hrs/month to start)

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Hello! I’m Kat, the founder of Hamster Helper a small but growing handmade pet business based in the UK that creates safe, ethical and enriching products for hamsters. I’m looking for a reliable, organised, UK-based Virtual Assistant to help me with a range of admin, logistics, and small business support tasks a few hours a month.

This is a very flexible, casual role to start with, but there's potential to grow over time if it's a good fit. Ideally, you’re someone who loves ticking things off lists, solving little problems, and helping indie businesses run more smoothly behind the scenes.

🌿 Tasks you might help with:

* Chasing up Royal Mail when parcels go missing 😬

* Responding to product reviews (with the help of AI-generated drafts) 🤖

* Researching new UK suppliers for packaging, ingredients, and tools 🛍️

* Updating and replacing guides in Google Drive & Canva 📚

* Light Shopify or Etsy admin (e.g. updating listings or shipping profiles) 🛒

* Reordering items from regular suppliers 💳

* Researching tools, plugins, or platforms to improve automation or upsells 👀

* Helping brainstorm and prep social media content 🧠

* Inbox support during busy periods 📩

* Tidying and organising digital files or documents 📂

* I have a zero-tolerance approach to GDPR, you must be able to * follow clear data-handling guidelines whenever customer information is involved.

💜 You’ll be a great fit if you:

* Are based in the UK and work UK daytime hours (I work generally 6am till about 8pm so between those hours would be ideal)

* Are fluent in English (native preferred)

* Have strong attention to detail and good organisational skills

Communicate clearly and reliably

* Are happy with 4 - 8 flexible hours/month (to start) but also have the ability to take on more hours as we grow

* Have experience with small business admin or e-commerce support

Bonus if you’re familiar with Canva, Google Drive, or Shopify (but not essential!)

The right person is more important than the skillset. I’m happy to show you how to do things, but I really value someone who:

* Takes notes or records processes so I don’t need to explain things multiple times

* Knows when to ask questions instead of guessing or wasting time

⏰ Details:

* Hours: Starting at 4 - 8 hours per month, with flexibility (some months busier than others)

* Rate: Please quote your hourly rate in GBP

* Location: UK only, please

* Start: As soon as we find the right fit!

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With Hamster Helper

This role is ideal if you want relaxed, meaningful freelance work supporting a small business that genuinely cares about animals, customers, and building better ways of doing business.

Because I’m also a freelancer, I understand what it’s like, I offer:

* Flexible hours

* Same-day or next-day invoice payments

* Opportunities to upskill and learn

* Testimonials and portfolio support if you’d like them

If you’re organised, chill, and love a good to-do list, I’d love to hear from you! 💜

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About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is an island nation located on the northwest coast of Europe. The United Kingdom includes the entire island of Great Britain, which includes England, Wales, and Scotland, as well as the northern part of the island of Ireland. The name Great Britain is sometimes used to refer to the United Kingdom as a whole. The capital is London, which is one of the business, financial, and cultural centers of the world. Other major cities are Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester in England, Belfast and Londonderry in Northern Ireland, Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland, and Swansea and Cardiff in Wales.

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  • Sell me this pen.
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Educational Qualification

Candidates Who Have Passed Graduate or its Equivalent from a Recognized Board or University Are Eligible For this recruitment. Kindly check the Official Notification for more qualification details. Notification Link Is Given Below.

Document Required

Required Documents for This recruitment: Candidate should have these documents before applying online. Candidates are suggested to read the official notification before applying.

  • Qualification certificate with mark sheets.
  • Passport size photographs.
  • Signature.

How to Apply

All the eligible candidates can apply for this job as mentioned below:

  • Read official notification carefully from the official website.
  • Read notification carefully before applying.
  • Fill the application form (link is given below).
  • Attach required documents and passport size photo with signature.
  • Then submit. Done.

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