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Skilled support for busy teams in higher education

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Outsourcing to a Virtual Project Officer is a smart, cost-effective way to keep your projects moving without the stress of hiring staff. Ideal for Principal Investigators and research teams working within tight budgets and timelines, we bridge the gap between admin support and full project management — from onboarding a new supplier to coordinating a multi-day symposium, and everything in between. We make sure every detail is handled efficiently, so you can focus on delivering impact.

Common Challenges We Help With

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Why Work With Us?

Get expert support without adding to headcount

Fast onboarding, minimal fuss

Flexible hours that adjust with your needs

Familiar with HE tools and environments (SharePoint, Teams, HE-specific processes)

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Key Services

Strategy

Developing a project map,  defining tasks, resources, budget, and a timeline needed to meet the project goals.

Conference & Event Management

Handling every detail from concept to delivery — venue booking, coordinating speakers, delegate communications, and on-the-day management.

Finance

Managing budgets, tracking expenses, reporting, and planning ahead.

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Marketing & Communications

From managing project newsletters to stakeholder communications, we ensure your network is informed, engaged, and up to date.

Resources

Whether onboarding suppliers, welcoming new team members, or sourcing external resources — we take care of all the HR.

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Travel

Planning

Handling all aspects of travel from booking flights to arranging accommodation and itineraries - ensuring your team can travel smoothly, wherever the project takes them.

Read Our Case Studies

See how we support teams in higher education.

Explore real examples of how our project officers have helped universities deliver complex projects and events with confidence.

Book a Free Consultation

Want to find out more? Let’s talk.

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation to explore how The Remote Assistant could support you.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Tom for his exceptional work in managing several major projects at the University of Birmingham. Thanks to Tom's professional and proactive approach, everything - from our website to events, finance, and reporting - ran seamlessly and on schedule. His meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive planning were invaluable."

Dr Laura Kudrna, Assistant Professor

Centre Co-Director, University of Birmingham

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