Here at BBB, we’re proud to source staff for some of the most desirable roles on the market. Whether you’re applying to be PA to an A-lister or private chef to a globe-trotting entrepreneur, there’s no doubt about it, you’ll be up against some pretty stiff competition. At a time when standing out has never been so important, we’ve got some nifty tricks up our sleeve, all aimed at getting your CV to attract the attention it deserves and ultimately help you nab that dream job.
Good to go
For all of our private and corporate clients, discretion is absolutely key, which is why SORTED are working with Rose to introduce Extended Background Checks for all the candidates we place. Sounds scary? It really isn’t. In the broadest sense, background checks are used to ascertain an employee’s probity (honesty and decency) and integrity (their moral and ethical standards) to ensure they can be trusted in the conduct of their work. In short, having a clean sweep on your CV shows that you’ve intuitively put yourself in the shoes of your potential employer and taken the proactive step to make sure your background is wholly accurate. Candidates registered with us, but looking to apply for jobs outside of SORTED, also have access to discounted rates.
Contact SORTED for further details,
Take to the skies
If you’re scanning a job description and the words ‘private jet’ pop up, then this one’s for you! TAG Aviation have created a handy half-day course dedicated to private staff with no previous aviation experience and who may be required to undertake duties on board an employer’s aircraft or travel without cabin crew. Covering everything from turbulence procedures to effective communication with Flight Crew, you’re sure to be feeling Top Gun in no time.
Contact Debbie Elliott for further details
Get a head start
Your first PA role can be a daunting one with a very steep learning curve. To support junior PAs with this important career leap, we’re delighted to introduce Catrina Naylor and her specialist PA mentoring service ‘The Assistant’ to the SORTED squad. Cat’s had an amazing career assisting very high profile talent and senior execs in the music industry, so is perfectly placed to recruit and advise PAs in the creative sector. The Assistant provides a specialist service that mentors both PA and client to build a long term trusting relationship.
Contact Catrina Naylor for further details
Up your game
If you’ve been in the PA circuit for a while now and are looking to make the next step from utterly awesome to organisational ninja, then all-round PA superstar, Donna Coulling, might just be the lady who can help. With an enviable CV stuffed to the brim with celeb clients and global glitterati, Donna’s PA coaching service, covering everything from leveraging your network to brushing up on skills, may be the best career investment you ever make.
Contact Donna Coulling for further details
Cover the details
Calling all freelancers! Did you know that it’s down to you to get the proper legal cover to protect yourself in the workplace? Don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it sounds and as usual, SORTED are here to make it that bit easier. As Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance are often overlooked by freelancers and those running their own businesses, we’ve arranged for our friends at contacts at Lark Insurance to be on hand to offer friendly advice on identifying your risk exposures..
Contact Natalie Hills at Lark for more details
First to the top
When it comes to quick and easy qualifications that add some extra sparkle to your CV, First Aid Training is a tried-and-tested crowd pleaser. Valuable for so many roles, from office managers to positions within private households, an up-to-date certificate gives employers complete reassurance that the office is safe in your hands! Although we can’t promise an instructor à la George Clooney in the days of ER, we can recommend the services of First Aid for Life, who offer practical training tailored to your existing knowledge.
See website for more details
Rural
It’s about Thyme
Calling all mini-breakers! If you’re looking for the quintessential English countryside experience, then look no further than Thyme – a boutique hotel located in a restored Hamlet at the heart of the Cotswolds. This picture perfect setting is where traditional cottages and an ancient tithe barn harmonise beautifully with a state-of-the-art cookery school and sophisticated cocktail bar. With eight bedroom suites, three cottage suites and two beautifully restored cottages to choose from, you’ll be living the bucolic dream in no time. What’s more, the entire complex can also be reserved for exclusive use – so gather some friends together and take staycationing to a whole new level.
Contact Thyme for any enquiries
To the manor born
If you’re truly sold on rural life then Knight Frank are the go-to experts for sourcing that dream country pad. Their 30 strong Country House department have a combined 300 years’ of experience covering everything from historic estates to chocolate box cottages. If you’re looking to sell, then the London-based team have the means and network to ensure they find the right buyer, be it sporting estate, equestrian property or weekend getaway.
Contact Knight Frank for any enquiries
Up your game
There’s nothing more satisfying than returning from a day out in the fields to some delicious home cooked grub. Obviously, we’re not suggesting you slave over a hot stove yourselves! Whether it’s a swift lunch between outings or the day’s prize hunt baked in a pie, SORTED have the scoop on the best Private Chefs around. Leave the hard work to us and you’ll be feasting around the table in no time!
Contact SORTED for more details
A superior marksman
When it comes to keeping up appearances with the country folk, there’s no greater asset than a beautifully crafted firearm. Holland & Holland take this one step further by adding unique artistry, such as engraving, to further personalise this lifetime investment. Anything from detailed patterning, to the inlaying of precious metals and jewels, can be added to set the scene for a truly unique piece of equipment, inspiring awe and impressing the stalwarts in your shooting party.
Contact Holland & Holland for any enquiries
A placement in the country
If you’re reading this blog, then chances are you know SORTED as the go-to peeps for placing the very best PAs and support staff in London town and other metropolises across the globe. Well it doesn’t stop there! Our network is just as strong in the Home Counties, Cotswolds, South Coast and West Country, where we regularly assign staff full time and part PAs to both private households and companies. So if you’re looking to retreat to greener pastures or need a team to support your existing country-based lifestyle – just drop us a line!
Contact SORTED for more details
Staff for all seasons
Finding the right staff to manage a large scale estate is a tricky business. Thankfully SORTED are on hand with their trusty network of contacts and mega skills in creating the perfect match. Finding the right staff to manage a large scale estate is a tricky business. Thankfully SORTED are on hand with their trusty network of contacts and mega skills in creating the perfect match. Whether it’s a live-in Couple who just happen to be looking to make a move to rural Shropshire or a Butler who’s also a Chef extraordinaire or an Estate Manager to oversee the whole shooting match, we approach these jobs on a case by case basis to ensure the best fit possible.
Contact SORTED for more details
The best accessory
If you’re serious about your country sports, then you will love just about anything from Blackwood & Locke. These guys produce the most exquisite made-to-order outdoor accessories, all handcrafted in their lovely workshop in the pretty Cotswold village of Woodchester. A bespoke service in the purest sense, every piece is tailored to the individual, from a completely fitted-out gun room to personalised gun boxes that can be used for shooting, racing, polo, rugby and more.
Contact Blackwood & Locke for any enquiries
The great escape
There’s no doubt about it, the UK’s rich and varied landscape provides ample opportunities for the perfect escape – with our humble little island host to some of the globe’s most celebrated sporting events, finest golf courses and country pursuits. Just ask our friends at VIP Escapes. They have built a business around creating and delivering customised experiences that encourage exploration of the great outdoors. From access to the finest, private estates to fishing, shooting, golf and other activities – with the great outdoors as a backdrop you’re sure to enjoy an escape to remember.
Contact VIP Escapes for any enquiries
TRAVEL: A-B
Book wisely
When faced with the unpredictable terrain of online ticket sales, The Appointment Group, can smooth things over by ensuring the best value Business and First Class fares. With offices all over the world, they have great relationships with airlines and hotels and always offer complete discretion. They are an exclusive, invitation only service, but thankfully Battered Black Book has got the hook up.
File the paperwork
Been offered a dream opportunity to work overseas? Errington Bose Immigration Services are the clever people who work out all the necessary details to make it happen. The team’s network of advisors outside the UK cover immigration assistance for over 90 countries, making light work of everything from individual cases to liaising with schools and universities, as well as making introductions to on-the-ground experts in property, tax, banking and investment.
Shift the load
Dealing with your own luggage is so last summer. AirPortr is an amazing new service which offers same day pick up/delivery of your baggage to any London address. Operating at Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports, there are no weight or size restrictions and all bookings are insured up to £10,000. Simple, affordable and hassle free, try them once and banish the trolley dash for good.
Hit the road
Enjoy the airport
Love travelling but hate airports? Well, after using DiamondAir you might just change your mind! This bespoke meet and assist service extends first class travel beyond inflight to the ground in almost 500 airports and rail stations across the globe. From arrival through to departure they will take care of every last detail, leaving you to practice the zen of effortless travel.
Mark it personal
As you already know, SORTED is all about making life that bit easier for you, which is where an amazing valet comes in as the ultimate travel accessory. Whether it’s for permanent or ad-hoc support, that extra pair of (white gloved) hands makes all the difference. Covering everything from packing luggage and travelling ahead to make sure the correct necessities are in place, to fixing the perfect G&T or arrival snack, we will find the very best personal concierge that caters to your exacting requirements.
Jet Off
Keep grounded
f flying is not your thing, then you can always revert to the golden age of travel and be transported in legendary style. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journeys across Europe from March to November and seeing as they have just launched a new Bar Car, ‘3674’, offering Michelin-standard food in a beautiful art-deco setting, it seems that there’s no better time to book passage.
Drive out
A healthy dose of wanderlust never did anyone any harm and if you’re looking for a more adventurous escape then we’ve got just the ticket. Tour de Force are a bespoke travel and adventure logistics company who create some of the most authentic and stunning experiences to stretch the imagination and broaden horizons. Check out their epic 2-week exploration of Lesotho – a fully supported 4×4 overland adventure through mountainous terrain, with an added dose of luxury thrown in for good measure.
Arrive on the hop
