I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management (applied in Sports) from Leeds Metropolitan University. Throughout my working career, I started out in Waitressing, Administration & Receptionist work. This then lead me into a Call Centre Manager role (managing a team of 20 people), then into various roles of Events Management, Hotel Management, plus a Business Operations/EA. Finally, I got my role at Verve during Covid, where I won the 'Best New Signing' Award in 2020 and the overall 'The Verve Award' in 2022 - two very proud moments!
The responsibilities of my role can depend on the business needs at different times but essentially whatever support they need I am here to help where I can so that SLT can concentrate on the bigger company objectives. This covers main core responsibilities such as is supporting the business/client operations, diary management, project management, the We Are Change programme, recruitment, office management, travel and accommodation planning plus expenses, accounts queries plus helping out with events (there is also probably much more!). Can be anything and everything from research, reporting, building out processes, setting up new systems and leading team members.
My current main interest is my VW Campervan and taking road trips with my two dogs Ginnie and Gertie! Love getting outdoors in the wild, long walks, summer nights and wild lake or sea dips! I'm also a bit of a foodie, love to cook, and splash out on a gorgeous meal with friends when I can. Live music is also my thing, will always choose to be somewhere with live music playing!
First things first I dislike sweetcorn with a passion, so please steer away from me with that awful stuff if it's lurking in your lunch - haha! A funny story I remember is when Cathi got her roller skates on and went for a skate down the office, hands in the air, bumping into the desk at the bottom end. At this point, we all then realised the person sitting at the desk was a new potential employee sitting a trial - what a way to meet the CEO! P.S The skates still lurk under her desk so watch out!
If you put in the hard work, everyone is rewarded in return - work hard, play hard. The benefits are fantastic, you'll be working with amazing people and there is always something exciting happening to keep you engaged. Just some include well-being and charity events, Summer Soiree & Christmas parties, and snacks in the kitchen to keep the energy levels up plus much more! Everyone has their own expertise and gel together to make things happen and achieve our company mission.
Be your authentic self, everyone is so welcoming so don't be afraid to approach people and ask questions. We are all here to support each other to reach for the stars, so don't be afraid to dig deep and give things a try - you won't regret it!
