The Organiser

About The Organiser

My daughter says ‘The Organiser’ sounds like a superhero!

Okay, so I’m not a superhero, but hold on to the thought of having someone you can call on when you need help.

My name is Sue Watchurst.

After a public sector career, I decided to set up The Organiser - a long time ambition.

I first thought about turning my organisational skills into a business when my Gran lived alone and needed help to remain independent. Dad, a businessman travelling the world, found it hard to keep up the support he so wanted to give and would have used ‘The Organiser’ to help him help her with things like changing a light bulb or taking her shoe shopping. How my Gran would have enjoyed an extra outing or two and more company!

Many of you will recognise the pressures that combining work, running a home and raising a family creates - just not enough hours in the day to organise everything and everyone. When I was doing that juggling I would have welcomed ‘The Organisers’ help with the extras like getting the car MOT’d, helping with one of our home moves, even wrapping Christmas presents !

Family life involves parties, family get-togethers and holidays and I’ve arranged lots.... themed children’s parties, a surprise joint 60th for my parents, my own wedding and many holidays for the extended family. Sadly I also helped organise my dad’s funeral - a time when most people need a little help.

I’ve been involved with my children’s activities and as a result held positions of trust and responsibility - including swimming club treasurer, PTA fund raising, Junior rugby tour organiser and more. ‘The Organiser’ can give a hand to overstretched committees if required.

Currently I run a lively Girl guide unit involving considerable organisation - everything from health and safety planning, managing my leader team to camp fire songs. Resourcefulness and common sense play a large part too!

Team work has been a big part of my work life, often as line manager or project leader. As such I’ve organised, and sometimes facilitated too, numerous staff events - away days, workshops, training sessions and Christmas lunches! I’ve also managed business aspects including control of budgets and processing targets.

My experience, skills and qualifications include:

• IT and communication
• Professionally qualified internal systems auditor
• Interviewing
• Trained and experienced facilitator
• Project Manager
• Double entry bookkeeping

So – are you getting a picture of The Organiser?

Reliable and with integrity.

Polite, courteous and punctual.

Likes a challenge and has lots of experience.

Green – I re–use, recycle and ride my bike where I can.

Well organised!

Here are some folks who have experienced The Organiser;

“Everything went really well and it was great to feel I could relax knowing everything was being sorted on my behalf”

Steve says: “I cannot commend you enough for the way you have managed with such a limited introduction to my business. I have no hesitation in recommending your services to any company”

“The service has made me feel as though I have a little control back in a time I feel very stressed and out of control!”

For a reunion dinner: “Liked the room set up, table settings, candles and chocolates. Food was plentiful and very well presented. Enjoyed the guest letter and reunion games.”

Sheila says: “Sue was extremely reliable and efficient. More importantly, for us, she took control of an insurance claim and dealt with all aspects of it.”

Paul’s whole family was part of a 50 participant family junior rugby tour to Italy - “Sue could organise for England. It was a great holiday - every detail was dealt with and we have some great memories!”

Phillipa has four children and needs to be everywhere all at once! “The Organiser is great. Well-planned and thoughtful with it. A great help every time.”

Caroline says: “I was free to deal with everything I needed to do, while The Organiser completed her bit.”

Kim says: “It was great to see so many people from School at our 20 years on reunion. Having The Organiser meant I could concentrate on enjoying every moment rather than worrying if everything would be ok.”