Why work with Sarah?
Trustworthy & Discreet
I am a responsible, reliable and loyal
PA who enjoys challenges and responsibilities given to me. I have worked for high profile people where trust and loyalty are paramount.
Organised & Proactive
I have worked in many high pressure environments where accuracy, communications and time management are paramount. I am good at building strong working relationships and am a team player.
Remotely or On-Site
If you are close to Haslemere, Surrey, I can work from your home or office. Otherwise, I am set up to work remotely for you.
Over 20 Years of PA Experience
My background includes working for family offices, private households and small businesses. I am self-employed with excellent references. I have held long term positions with many Clients.
Recommendations
I have taken on many Clients through recommendation and networking. I have kept in touch with past Clients who have often helped to find me future work through their network.
Family Office
I have worked for UHNW family offices alongside the Chief of Staff, 2 other PA's and Household Staff. I enjoy being an integral part of a team and using my organisational skills to complete tasks efficiently.
Property Management
Whether you own additional property, are going away for a while or just need someone to take over the management of your residence, I can coordinate projects and general maintenance, contractors and tenants.
Lifestyle Management
I will work through your personal tasks and produce a rolling update so nothing is forgotten and actions can be logged providing clarity on pending and completed tasks.
Research and Projects
I can help research a much wanted item and find the best possible price and source quotes from suppliers for a household project.
Finance Management
I will ensure all your bills are paid on time and invoices are filed and saved accordingly. I can created payment spreadsheets to log payments.
Formatting Documents
I enjoy tidying up word documents or excel files, proofreading, editing and delivering back something which is professional and clear.
Administrative Tasks
Copy and audio typing, scanning paperwork, witnessing documents, creating excel spreadsheets, online filing systems.
Diary Management
I can schedule your personal or business appointments and set up meetings on your behalf. I have an excellent knowledge of MS Outlook and have worked on an international level, diarising in different time zones.
Entertainment & Restaurants
I have an extensive knowledge of the best fine dining restaurants in London where booking weeks in advance is often essential.
Filing Systems & Decluttering
I can create a filing system on your computer or hard copy and keep things up to date and relevant.
Travel & Holiday Arrangements
Researching and booking holidays or business trips within the UK or abroad including transport, accommodation, restaurants and entertainment.
Moving Home or Office
Booking removal companies, storage units and liaising with estate agents, as well as organising your new space.
Household Staff Management
Managing housekeepers, nannies, chefs, maintenance staff, gardeners and contractors.
My Experience...
I have many years experience and can provide references on request. Below are some examples of my Private PA roles over the years.
About Sarah Bignell
I am a self-employed Private PA and enjoy working for a small Client base on a part-time basis, so that I can give 100% to the role.
Having lived in Wandsworth Common, SW London for 15 years, I moved out with my family to a village near Haslemere, Surrey in 2016.
Prior to becoming self-employed in 2008, I was a full time Private Household PA for a year and then a Virtual Assistant/ Remote PA for a Lifestyle Management company in SW London, where I managed the personal lives of over 20 Clients.
My experience working as a PA in Investment Banks, Property and Concierge enabled me to gain invaluable experience in time management, communication, organisational and multitasking skills which have helped me to become the Private PA I am today.
In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, walking, cycling, sailing and horse-riding.
Click here to read my CV on my LinkedIn Profile.
Your To Do List...Done
I have over 15 years solid experience working for Private Households and Businesses and can work remotely or on-site.
Whether you are a private individual / family needing help with diary management and tasks or a small business who needs some admin support, I can offer a highly discreet and professional service.
Testimonials
''I wanted to let you know how incredibly grateful I am for all of the work you did seamlessly for all these years to keep everything in the UK running smoothly. It was an enormous help and gave me great peace of mind to know I never had to worry about our home or the tenants''.
Client, Chelsea, London SW3
''I wanted to reach out to thank you for jumping in to help us over the last several months. Your hard work was greatly appreciated by all of us.
I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. I hope that we can remain in touch and that I can reach out to you in the future, should we need help again''.
Client, London SW1W
"From July 2009 until August 2010 we went on a family gap year to the Americas. The planning of the trip took two years and the renting and organisation of our personal effects a year in advance. This process was made significantly easier with the use of Bellevue PA. Prior to our trip we worked with Sarah so she was familiar with all our personal administration and also the management of our property. We left the house exactly as it was and Sarah literally took over and did not stop until our return. During our time away, Sarah managed all our banking, monitored our credit cards and post which was fortunate as certain things cropped up, e.g. fraudulent use of a credit card and expired driving licence which without Sarah being here in the UK would have proved difficult to manage and would have eaten into our adventure abroad.
Sarah also managed our property brilliantly. Working and coordinating with all third parties, ensuring items were serviced when they should be and basically being there for the tenants and reducing our involvement. We left the house with everything in situ and Sarah organised the removal of all our furniture, possessions into storage and we returned to a clean and organised house; it was as if we had not been away.
The key to the success of this arrangement was that we, as a family, were able to enjoy our gap year with only minimal interruption. We were able to embark and enjoy this adventure of a lifetime knowing that someone who was highly efficient and that we could trust with our personal information was in a position to handle the 'everyday' life we had left behind for us."
Priest, Wandsworth
"Sarah is an extremely efficient and dedicated PA. Working in the city, I never have time to deal with my own To Do List - having someone like Sarah on hand is a godsend. She is quick, bright and very personable. I highly recommend her."
Laudus, London NW6
"Sarah has worked as our PA for over 8 years now and handled a number of different situations very well indeed. She is totally trustworthy, discreet and responsible and a pleasure to work with."
C-M, Kensington
"As a freelance PR, I have the occasional need for an 'extra pair of hands' and have now used Bellevue PA twice. Both times, I have been very pleased with the professionalism of the service in terms of understanding the brief, carrying out the tasks involved, on time and within budget. Now I have found her, I will certainly be using Sarah's services again and cannot recommend her highly enough."
Sarah M, London SW17
Sarah ran the family admin, paying bills, managing diary, writing letters and organising events. She was very calm, competent and level headed and responded extremely well to pressure when things were particularly hectic. She also assisted me with a property development by organising contracts, papers etc, all in a most organised and professional manner. I found her completely discrete, thoroughly professional and very nice to have around
A L, Fulham SW6
Contact
For pricing and enquiries to get on top of your personal or business workload, email Sarah, call on 07974 429353 or submit a form.
