exeter pa network

What a grape night

Authored by Stacy Hill
Posted: Thu, 11/19/2015 - 12:50pm

The Exeter PA Network enjoyed a cheeky Monday night wine tasting in Circa 1924’s ‘Bootleg Bar’, hosted by James Leach from Charles Steevenson Wines. Members of the networking group were taken through a selection from the restaurants’ wine list, carefully chosen to complement the steak and seafood menu. Taste buds were tested with sweet, acidic and tannin flavours, teamed up with some tasty canapés.

Kim Glover, Assistant to Managing Partner at Michelmores and head of the Exeter PA Network, says: “It was great to hear more about the different types of grapes and to gain an...

The Exeter PA Network 'Time to Shine' event a roaring success

Authored by Michelmores
Posted: Fri, 07/03/2015 - 6:08am

The Exeter PA Network played host to over 50 personal assistants (PAs), secretaries and support staff at its latest career enhancing event 'Time to Shine' on Thursday 25 June.

A fun, engaging and interactive talk from business coach and personal development consultant Judy Salmon was the highlight of the event held in the Rougemont Thistle hotel, in Exeter city centre.

Salmon led a session focusing on the importance of support staff taking pride in what they do and how their roles are the backbone of many of the city's businesses – even commenting that her...

The Exeter PA Network gives local PA's 'Time to Shine'

Event Date: 
25/06/2015 - 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Venue: 
Rougemont Thistle hotel in Exeter

The Exeter PA Network – the only group of its kind for the city is hosting its latest career enhancing event 'Time to Shine' on 25 June 2015.

Established in 2012 as a professional networking group for PA's, executive assistants, secretaries and admin support staff in the Exeter area, the group's growing success has seen it welcome over 500 members – with links to PA Networks in both Bristol and Plymouth and a wide range of morning, evening and weekend events to give everyone opportunity to attend.

The latest event 'Time to Shine' − taking place...

Exeter PA Network gains momentum

Authored by Michelmores
Posted: Thu, 03/19/2015 - 8:02am

Three years after its launch, the Exeter PA Network has experienced strong growth, highlighting an appetite amongst PAs and support staff for training and development.

As the only group of its kind in the city, the Network fills the gap left by recession led training budget cuts – providing regular events with the specific aim of increasing opportunities for career development and networking.

The latest event, hosted by The Met Office, attracted 70 delegates, where PAs heard from Ian Caldecourt of training consultancy Hemsley Fraser, on how to maximise opportunities at...

Exeter PA Network - New Year, New You

Event Date: 
19/02/2015 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
The Met Office, Exeter

Kick start your year by taking control of your career and personal development.

We are pleased to announce that training provider Hemsley Fraser will partner with us for this fantastic event, to be held at The Met Office, Exeter.

High energy trainer, Ian Caldecourt, will talk to us about working with your organisation to ensure opportunities for personal development are identified, and how you can proactively manage your annual review conversation.

The evening will start from 5.00pm with registration and networking, with an opportunity to tour the amazing building...

Personal Assistant of the Year to speak at Exeter celebratory event

Event Date: 
23/06/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Mercure Southgate Hotel, Southernhay, Exeter

The increasingly successful Exeter PA Network has arranged an impressive panel of speakers at a ‘celebratory event’ aimed at raising awareness amongst the regional personal assistant community of the various awards that are open to them and encouraging them to put themselves forward for recognition.

High profile speakers including Leeanne Graham, Executive PA Magazine/HAYS PA of the Year winner 2013 and Kelly Richardson, PA to the Deputy Chief Executive/Executive Director of Finance at South Western Ambulance Trust and South West PA of the Year winner 2013.

Lucy Brazier,...

Success for PA Network seminar

Over 50 personal assistants, secretaries and other support staff attended the latest career enhancing event organized by the Exeter PA Network.

Delegates at the event held at the Innovation Centre on Exeter University’s main campus, benefited from a talk by Kate Doodson, Business and Operations Manager, Cosmic Ethical IT, who introduced a range of new apps to support working on the go.

Gavin Jones, Director at worldwide recruitment agency, Hays Recruiting, gave an insight into the impact that the attitudes and aspirations of Gen-Y are having on PA roles and how these high...

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