Growing from within at Virteffic

Career progression does not look the same for everyone, and at Virteffic we embrace that. We believe growth should feel personal, practical, and built on trust, rather than driven by rigid frameworks, annual tick-box appraisals, or predefined timelines.

Our team is made up of experienced professionals who bring strong judgement, technical skill, and a genuine sense of responsibility to their roles. Progression at Virteffic is not about collecting titles. It is about recognising capability, building confidence, and creating space for people to grow in a way that fits both their life and their goals.

Recent promotions across the business reflect this approach in action. Emma, Sarah, Siobhan, and Louise have each progressed in different ways, at different paces, and into different types of responsibility. What they share is not a uniform career path, but a consistent pattern of trust, contribution, and readiness.

A more human approach to development

Many people join Virteffic after working in more traditional environments where progression is closely tied to appraisal cycles, competency matrices, or formal programmes. While those structures work for some, they can feel disconnected from the real contribution someone makes day to day.

At Virteffic, development happens through everyday work and open conversation. Feedback is timely and practical. Opportunities arise naturally as people take on responsibility, build trust with clients and colleagues, and demonstrate sound judgement. Growth is shaped by performance, reliability, and capability, not by how well someone completes a form. 

Emma’s progression is a clear example of this. She joined the business in an administrative support role with a focus on minute writing. Over time, as her experience and confidence grew, her responsibilities expanded into broader corporate governance work, client relationship management, board effectiveness reviews, and business development support. Her role evolved because she was ready for it and because the work required it. 

Sarah’s journey reflects a different but equally valued path. Her progression has been shaped by consistency, professionalism, and a steady build-up of trust. Rather than rapid or forced change, her development recognised reliability and judgement over time, reinforcing that growth does not need to be loud or linear to be meaningful.

Progression without pressure

Progression at Virteffic does not mean everyone must move upwards quickly or follow the same route. Some team members want to broaden their experience across different areas of governance and client work. Others prefer to deepen their technical expertise. Some look towards leadership roles, while others contribute at a senior level without managing people.

Siobhan’s journey reflects this philosophy clearly. She joined Virteffic almost four years ago as a Virtual Assistant and was trusted from the outset to manage her workload independently. As her experience grew, she naturally became the person others turned to for support, guidance, and clarity. Her move into senior and then assistant manager responsibilities recognised what she was already doing well, rather than pushing her through artificial milestones. 

Louise’s promotion to Assistant Manager for the core company secretarial and corporate governance team reflects the same principles. With more than a decade of experience in trust and company administration, she developed a strong focus on the company secretarial side of the work, where her organisational skills and attention to detail consistently stood out. 

At Virteffic, that experience has translated into a key leadership role, working closely with Tess to ensure that all work across the core co sec team upholds the quality and standards our clients expect. Her progression recognises both technical strength and the ability to support and guide others. Louise plays an important role in mentoring colleagues, strengthening collaboration, and maintaining consistency across client delivery. Her journey demonstrates that leadership at Virteffic is grounded in capability, calm assurance, and a commitment to doing the work well.

Support that feels genuine

Because we work flexibly and remotely, support at Virteffic is intentional rather than incidental. Team members are encouraged to speak openly about their goals, interests, and capacity. Development conversations are honest and practical, focused on what makes sense for the individual and the business.

This approach is particularly valued by those returning from career breaks and by experienced professionals who have found traditional structures difficult to balance with life outside work. Louise has spoken openly about the importance of flexibility and understanding as she balances work and family life, and how that support has enabled her to continue progressing without compromise.

What progression means at Virteffic

Progression at Virteffic means being trusted with more responsibility as confidence and capability grow. It means having contribution recognised in a genuine and meaningful way. It means shaping your role over time rather than being placed into a predefined box. Most importantly, it means growing a career without sacrificing flexibility, wellbeing, or autonomy.

For us, progression is not about ticking boxes. It is about building sustainable careers with people we trust. The journeys of Emma, Sarah, Siobhan, and Louise are just four examples of how this approach works in practice. In the articles that follow, we will explore each of their stories in more detail, sharing what progression really looks like behind the scenes and why experienced professionals choose to build their careers at Virteffic.