Virtual Assistant in Harlow - outsourced support that brings clarity, calm and direction
About Me
Hi - I’m Kirsty, an Executive Virtual Assistant (or “the admin lady”) based near Harlow, Essex. I support founders, consultants and small business owners across Essex, Hertfordshire, London and the UK with calm, capable and quietly proactive virtual assistant, admin and business support that helps your day‑to‑day feel lighter and more manageable.
I’ve spent more than two decades supporting global CEOs, founders, senior leaders and busy teams across a diverse mix of fast‑paced industries - including a Magic Circle law firm, a boutique investment bank, foreign currency exchange, stainless steel stockholding, health and wellness, education and business consultancy.
No matter the environment, I know what it takes to keep things moving, stay ahead of the details and create the kind of structure that allows people to do their best work. This breadth of experience gives me a deep understanding of what businesses need to run smoothly behind the scenes - and how calm, organised operations can transform the way a founder feels day to day.
Kite & Compass was born from a simple belief: your business should support your life, not overwhelm it.
Based near Harlow (CM19), I work with founders, consultants and small business owners who are juggling a lot and want their operations to feel calmer, clearer and more sustainable. Through virtual assistant support, executive admin, inbox and diary management, operational organisation and business support, my role is to help you create space, reduce noise and build the behind‑the‑scenes structure that lets you focus on what truly matters.
I’m also a mum of two amazing children and a gorgeous cocker spaniel. I love playing hockey, running and camping - life is full, busy and wonderfully chaotic. I understand the reality of balancing work, life and everything in between, which is why I value structure, efficiency and time so deeply. It’s also why I bring that same grounded, human approach to the way I support my clients.
If you’re ready for calmer operations, clearer priorities and a business that feels lighter behind the scenes, I’d love to support you. Ready for support? Get in touch today.
My Approach
I’m here to provide calm, capable executive admin and virtual assistant support - the kind that makes your business operations feel lighter, clearer and more manageable. When we work together, my goal is to create space in your business, not add to the noise.
I take the time to understand how you work, what matters to you, what you need and the way you like things done. From there, I quietly handle the details that keep everything running smoothly - from inbox and diary management to creative admin, content support, travel planning, HR admin and the tasks that quietly pile up in the background.
You can expect clear communication, thoughtful partnership and a grounded presence that helps you stay focused and in control. I anticipate needs, reduce friction and take care of the work that pulls you away from your bigger goals.
My approach is calm, considered and quietly proactive - support that helps your business move forward with confidence, clarity and ease.
Why Work With Me?
Choosing the right support isn’t just about outsourcing tasks - it’s about finding someone who understands how you work, what you’re carrying, and what you need to move forward with more clarity and ease.
With over 20 years of high‑level EA and administration experience across multiple industries, I bring the steadiness, structure and operational thinking that help your business run smoothly behind the scenes.
I know you didn’t start your business to drown in admin or spend your days firefighting.
You wanted more freedom, more balance and the ability to focus on the work that actually matters - my role is to help you get back to that.
I work quietly and efficiently in the background with a deep respect for your time. I anticipate needs, reduce friction and take ownership of the details that quietly drain your energy, so you can stay focused, present and in control. You get a partner who supports you with intelligence, discretion and a grounded, human approach.
Working with me means more than getting things off your plate. It means creating space, restoring clarity and building the kind of behind‑the‑scenes structure that lets your business grow without overwhelming you.
Read what others have to say about working with Kite & Compass here.
How it Works
1 - Connect
We start with a short call to understand what you’re juggling, what’s working and what’s not.
2 - Onboarding
You choose a package, we complete the paperwork, agree priorities, scope and rhythm of how we’ll work together.
3 - Shape Support
We begin with the tasks that will create the most immediate relief and clarity.
4 - Start Small
As we work together, we adjust and refine to support how you actually work - not how you think you “should”.
5 - Refine
Regular check‑ins, clear communication and consistent progress.
6 - Maintain Momentum
We build something steady and successful together.
Let's build something steady and successful together
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