Virtual assistants for
Admin Support
Rated 5.0 on Google.Trusted by our clients
Ant Assist is a UK managed virtual assistant service that recruits, screens, and manages dedicated VAs from our managed offices in Egypt, handling admin, customer support, lead generation, and e-commerce.
£5/hourCurrent introductory offer
4 specialist rolesFocused VA support
1:1 dedicated VAAssigned to your business
Admin Virtual Assistant
Daily back-office admin handled and kept current, so your week stays yours.
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Customer Service Virtual Assistant
Calls covered during agreed UK working hours, with every request logged and followed through.
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Lead Generation Virtual Assistant
A steady outreach cadence and a clean CRM, so your pipeline keeps moving.
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E-Commerce Virtual Assistant
Store admin, orders, and customer queries handled across your platforms every day.
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Role
Service tier
Promotion: £5/hour on every tier for your first 6 months (Entry), 3 months (Mid) or 1 month (Expert).
Working pattern
Your estimated monthly cost
69%saving
£1,008/month
Standard price £1,008 a month, introductory price £800/month for the first 6 months (Standard rate £6.30, introductory offer £5/hour promotion)
You save £2,202/month £27,668 in year one
Estimate against a typical UK in-house hire for the same role, tier and hours.
3-month probation
Why it works
What a managed virtual assistant from Ant Assist includes
Every feature of the service is designed around one goal: returning planning time to the owner.
Freedom of planning, so you own your week again
The real product Ant Assist delivers isn't task completion. It's the owner's headspace and calendar control. When your VA handles the daily operational drag, you get back the time and clarity to plan, lead, and grow.
Managed, not just placed
Ant Assist doesn't hand you a VA and walk away. We manage daily supervision and coordination in the background so you don't have to.
Vetted to UK working standards
Every VA is recruited, screened, and trained to meet UK business expectations in communication, process discipline, and brand standards before they touch your workflows.
Replaceable without restart cost
For three months from your VA's start date, if you're reasonably dissatisfied with their performance or fit, we replace them at no extra cost; you're not charged for the replacement during their handover and onboarding, and the three months restart. After probation, if a VA keeps underperforming after we've taken remedial steps, we replace them on the same basis.
No NI, pension, or holiday overhead
Your VA is managed by Ant Assist. You pay none of the employer obligations that come with UK in-house hires: no National Insurance, pension contributions, or statutory leave costs.
Language & cultural alignment with UK clients
Our team in Egypt communicates in fluent professional English, aligned to UK business hours. Your customers won't notice a difference, and your brand voice stays consistent.
Before and after
What a virtual assistant takes off your plate each week
The same desk at 9am, with a dedicated VA and without. Drag the handle to compare.
Without support
With Ant Assist
- AdminDiary conflicts rescheduled, attendees notified
- Customer ServiceEvery enquiry answered and logged
- Lead GenerationProspects qualified, CRM updated
- E-CommerceOrder issues checked, customers updated
£5/hour
Current introductory offer
4 specialist roles
Focused VA support
1:1 dedicated VA
Assigned to your business
Services
Choose the virtual assistant support your business needs
Four focused roles. Every one managed from our managed offices in Egypt, dedicated to your business, and aligned to your workflow.
Virtual assistants for
Customer Service
Virtual assistants for
Lead Generation
Virtual assistants for
E-Commerce
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Comparison
Ant Assist vs an in-house employee vs a freelance VA
Compare the cost, setup, management, and flexibility before deciding how to hire your next VA.
Recommended
Ant Assist
Managed office-based VA support from £5/hour
- ✓ Managed offices in Egypt
- ✓ Managed daily by Ant Assist
- ✓ UK-hour aligned
- ✓ Works under your brand
- ✓ 1:1 dedicated VA
- ✓ Replacement handled by Ant Assist
Cost (40hrs/week)
from £866/mo
Entry tier at £5/hr
Zero employer overhead
Freelancer VA
Flexible, but self-managed
- ✗ WFH or unknown setup
- ✗ You manage quality directly
- ~ Availability can vary
- ~ Brand/process fit depends on the individual
- ~ Often juggling clients
- ✗ Replacement is on you
Cost (40hrs/week)
£1,200–£2,400/mo
typical freelancer rates
Higher management risk
UK In-house
More control, much higher overhead
- ~ Requires your office space
- ✗ You manage directly
- ✓ UK-based
- ✓ Fully trainable
- ✓ Fully dedicated
- ✗ Redundancy/replacement process
Cost (40hrs/week)
£2,900–£3,700/mo
salary + NI + pension + tools
Highest overhead
Transparent pricing. 3-month probation.
Why Ant Assist
Office-based virtual assistants in Egypt, managed from the UK
Your assistant is not an AI bot or a random freelancer. Ant Assist recruits, hires, manages, and supervises dedicated human VAs from our managed offices in Egypt so they follow your process and work under your brand. Registered in Birmingham, we support Birmingham businesses and teams across the UK.
Process
How it works: from first call to active VA support
Five clear steps. No guesswork.
1
Discovery Call
We learn your business, tools, and the outcomes you need.
2
Role Brief
We define the role, hours, responsibilities, and expectations.
3
VA Matching
We recruit, screen and present candidates for you to choose.
4
Onboarding
We embed your tools, SOPs, and brand voice with your VA.
5
Start Support
Your VA begins daily work. We manage your VA's adherence and productivity: present, on time and working on the tasks you assign.
Pricing
Flexible virtual assistant support from £5/hour
Introductory campaign rates for UK businesses. Dedicated, managed, office-based support with structured review points.
Expert · 1-month intro
Biggest discount36% off
Standard rate £7.88, introductory offer £5 per hour
/hour for 1 month
Admin VA, full time. Other roles vary: see the calculator.
Best for testing a role or understanding fit before a longer commitment.
- Dedicated office-based VA
- UK-hour aligned support
- Part-time or full-time hours
- Ant Assist management included
- Structured review at month end
Entry · 6-month intro
Offer
Standard rate £6.30, introductory offer £5 per hour
/hour for 6 months
Admin VA, full time. Other roles vary: see the calculator.
Best for ongoing operational support with maximum first-year savings.
- Dedicated office-based VA
- UK-hour aligned support
- Part-time or full-time hours
- Ant Assist management included
- VA replacement available
- Review every 6 weeks
Mid · 3-month intro
Offer
Standard rate £7.25, introductory offer £5 per hour
/hour for 3 months
Admin VA, full time. Other roles vary: see the calculator.
Best for a longer trial before committing to extended operational support.
- Dedicated office-based VA
- UK-hour aligned support
- Part-time or full-time hours
- Ant Assist management included
- Structured review at quarter end
Rates are promotional. Subject to change after the campaign period. Use the calculator to see your full-year savings estimate. Or read how much a virtual assistant costs in the UK. Or how to hire a virtual assistant.
Social Proof
What UK clients say about their Ant Assist VA
Real teams using Ant Assist to clear inboxes, follow up leads, and ship orders without the hiring drama.
Dr Cem Baysal · Clinic Director · drcembaysal.com
★★★★★
"Within two weeks our inbox went from a daily fire-fight to completely under control. The VA understood our brand and tone from day one."
★★★★★
"We save over £2,100 a month vs what we were paying in-house. The VA is reliable, follows our SOPs, and Ant Assist handles the rest."
★★★★★
"The office-based, managed model was the difference. Our customers get better service now than when we had an in-house team twice the size."
FAQ
Common questions about our VA service
Yes. Ant Assist provides real, office-based human VAs. We are not an AI product. Every VA is recruited, managed, and supervised from our managed offices in Egypt. Your VA is a real person who follows your process and works under your brand.
No. Ant Assist hires and manages VAs from our managed offices in Egypt. They are not sourced from freelancer platforms. Accountability and supervision are built into the service, not left to chance.
Ant Assist VAs work from our managed offices in Egypt. They work UK-aligned hours and communicate in fluent English. The office environment ensures consistent supervision, equipment, and accountability every day.
Yes. Every client receives a dedicated VA matched and onboarded specifically for their business. You are not sharing your VA with other clients.
Yes. Ant Assist supports both part-time and full-time requirements. Whether you need 20 hours per week or a full 40-hour dedicated VA, we can accommodate your needs.
The £5/hour rate is an introductory campaign rate for the Entry tier. It includes your dedicated VA's time, Ant Assist office facilities, supervision, and management overhead. A one-off onboarding fee of £695 (currently £495), payable on signing and non-refundable. Service fees are invoiced monthly, one month in advance; the first month is paid before your VA starts. No deposit. Fees exclude VAT, which is added where applicable. Rates may change after the campaign period ends. Use the calculator above for a full cost estimate. For the full comparison, see our virtual assistant vs employee cost breakdown. For hiring itself, read the VA hiring guide.
Yes. Once your VA is onboarded, you communicate directly using your preferred tools (Slack, email, Teams, etc.). Ant Assist continues to manage your VA's adherence and productivity: present, on time and working on the tasks you assign.
For three months from your VA's start date, if you're reasonably dissatisfied with their performance or fit, we replace them at no extra cost; you're not charged for the replacement during their handover and onboarding, and the three months restart. After probation, if a VA keeps underperforming after we've taken remedial steps, we replace them on the same basis.
Yes. During onboarding, your VA is set up with your specific tools, CRM, helpdesk, Shopify, email systems, and SOPs. They are trained to follow your brand tone, workflows, and reporting requirements before starting active support.
Yes. Ant Assist VAs work UK hours, by default 9am to 5pm UK time, Monday to Friday: 8 paid hours a day, with the lunch hour paid. Your VA is active and responsive during your working day so there are no time zone gaps or communication lag.
The initial term is 12 months, including a 3-month probation. The hourly rate covers your VA's time and Ant Assist's management. A one-off onboarding fee of £695 (currently £495), payable on signing and non-refundable. Service fees are invoiced monthly, one month in advance; the first month is paid before your VA starts. No deposit. Fees exclude VAT, which is added where applicable. For extra hours, ask us in advance; they are recorded and added to that month's invoice at your agreed additional-hours rate. Campaign terms and conditions apply, so please confirm details on your discovery call.
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