I have now ceased trading but this page will give you an idea of what a VEA can offer. I am happy to be contacted for advice and may be able to put you in touch with others.
The list below is not exhaustive but will give you a flavour of the support I can offer to you. Working remotely for you, I offer high quality, traditional admin skills and am happy to work at any level up to supporting executives and board members. I bring an intelligent and fresh approach to any work you need me to do.
Professional reports, documents, presentations and correspondence. You provide the words – or even the gist – and I will write it up for you.
Proof reading, formatting and editing. You’ve written a key report or letter, but it’s not quite there. Let me proof read it, tidy up the formatting, and check accessibility. I can also suggest edits to make it that bit more readable and engaging.
Drafting documents. Let me write draft those important communications for you and tell the story of what your organisation does. For a sample of my own writing style, see my blog.
Updating/uploading web site content. If you haven’t time to keep your web site live and engaging, let me do it for you. I can also assist with social media.
Meeting arrangements and minuting. I will make sure everyone comes to your meetings prepared with an agenda and any supporting documents, and that you end up with robust minutes, whether brief action points or formal records of decisions made and how they were arrived at. I can also liaise with members to find the best date and book your virtual or real life venue.
Governance support (UK Charities and Companies). I have over 20 years’ experience supporting Company Secretaries/Clerks to Trustees, and over 10 years of delivering governance admin autonomously for executives where that was a secondary role.
Diary and Inbox management. I will review all those requests for your time, make sure the right things are prioritised, and make the necessary rearrangements so that you maximise your time and meet those all-important deadlines. I will also review your emails, prioritising and filing them to keep your inbox clear.
Record keeping and data entry. If your records are piling up unsorted and information is sitting around unlogged, let me help. I can also organise your electronic filing and take on time-consuming data entry.
Online research and analysis. Let me free up your time from laborious online research. I will also review and summarise findings, either from my own research or any other documents you give me, including statistical analysis.
Travel arrangements. Another unduly time-consuming task that I can help with. I can find the options, draw up your itinerary, and make sure your trip is ready to go smoothly for you.
Wellbeing support. I am passionate about staff wellbeing. You may have some great intentions, but without admin support it is all too easy to let things drift. Let me help.
Last but not least – adaptability. My career has spanned a range of sectors because I know how to transfer my skills. The organisations I have supported are: bulk powder handling machinery supplier, major residential property developer, ERP manufacturing software provider, Church of England charity supporting churches overseas, housing association, independent schools and local government. Let me add yours to the list.
If what you are looking for isn’t in the list above, get in touch anyway. If I can’t help, I may be able to signpost you to others who have the specialist skills you are looking for. Please go to the contacts page for details.
Priory Secretarial Services 