Top 5 Roles That Are More Affordable (and Better) When Hired Offshore
When you think of offshore hiring, you might imagine basic data entry or call centre work. But the reality? Offshore teams today are skilled, professional, and capable of handling high-impact roles — for a fraction of the cost.
If you’re a founder, startup, or SME looking to grow without burning through capital, here are 5 roles you should absolutely consider hiring offshore — and why they might actually work better remotely.
💼 1. Customer Support Agents
UK Equivalent Salary: £2,000–£2,800/month
Offshore Cost via Recruvic: ~£500–£700/month
Why it works:
- 24/7 coverage across time zones
- Scripts, processes, and training can be standardized remotely
- Offshore agents are often more patient and empathetic, with strong English skills
- Massive savings with no drop in quality
📣 2. Marketing Assistants
UK Equivalent Salary: £2,500–£3,500/month
Offshore Cost via Recruvic: ~£600–£900/month
Why it works:
- Scheduling posts, managing social content, email campaigns, basic SEO — all can be done remotely
- Many offshore professionals are highly trained in digital marketing tools like Canva, Buffer, Meta Ads, etc.
- You can afford to scale marketing output without bloating your payroll
📞 3. Sales Development Reps (SDRs)
UK Equivalent Salary: £2,500–£4,000/month
Offshore Cost via Recruvic: ~£700–£1,000/month
Why it works:
- Lead qualification, cold outreach, and follow-ups are all process-driven
- Offshore reps can be trained in your tone, CRM, and playbooks
- You get more touches, faster pipeline building — at half the cost
📊 4. Bookkeepers / Finance Assistants
UK Equivalent Salary: £2,500–£3,000/month
Offshore Cost via Recruvic: ~£600–£800/month
Why it works:
- Bookkeeping, invoicing, and reconciliation are system-based tasks
- Offshore professionals are often certified in QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel
- You stay compliant, organised, and lean
🧑💻 5. Virtual Executive Assistants
UK Equivalent Salary: £2,800–£3,500/month
Offshore Cost via Recruvic: ~£500–£800/month
Why it works:
- Calendar management, inbox support, research, and task tracking — all done remotely
- Executive VAs help founders focus on growth instead of being buried in admin
- Offshore EAs are loyal, detail-oriented, and fast learners
💬 Final Thoughts
Hiring offshore isn’t just about saving money — it’s about scaling smart.
At Recruvic, we’ve helped startups and SMEs reduce staffing costs by up to 70% — while increasing productivity, efficiency, and growth capacity.
Whether you’re hiring your first customer service rep or building out a full remote marketing team, we’re here to make it simple, fast, and seamless.
👉 Want to See What’s Possible?
Book your free hiring consultation and let’s talk about the roles you can fill — affordably and effectively — with Recruvic.
