Bay Tree VA

Bay Tree VA Wondering if a Bay Tree Va can help? Our mission is to inspire a better work/life balance. With these benefits come an opportunity to redefine a lifestyle.

“Do what you do best, outsource the rest”

Bay Tree VA offers a high callibre of outsourced operational support, helping businesses streamline their daily operations, allowing them to focus on growth and innovation. Bay Tree prioritises what is most important to an individual, whether in the workplace or the family. Being part of Bay Tree means you recognise the benefits of working smarter. We mak

e a busy person’s life a happy one with organisation and support. We manage a team of high calibre assistants that drive productivity, assist management and provide a safe pair of hands to those who need to take back control of their time and want to enjoy a better lifestyle. Founded in 2008 by Jane Cattermole, Bay Tree is now a team of assistants who share a passion for getting the job done, utilising cloud-based technology. The team use a work ethic stemming from their own successful careers. They have chosen Bay Tree for the next chapter of their career in order to fulfil lifestyle choices. The Bay Tree team also includes directors and consultants who together provide business solutions to clients and complete the Bay Tree network of support.

14/05/2026

Meet Bay Tree team member Caroline.

Caroline has 15+ years’ experience supporting businesses, membership organisations, boards and events management. Caroline is highly organised and dependable, ensuring events, projects and operations run smoothly from start to finish.

Why you need Caroline:
✔️ In‑person, virtual & hybrid events expertise
✔️ Board, committee & membership support
✔️ Strong admin, coordination & organisation
✔️ Marketing, e‑newsletters & communications
✔️ Calm, trusted support in complex settings

Caroline is a reliable, detail‑driven organiser who keeps everything running seamlessly behind the scenes.

Need flexible event or operational support?
Caroline is your person.

Get in touch for a no‑obligation chat.
[email protected]
www.baytreeva.co.uk

Bay Tree’s founder Jane Cattermole and long-standing colleague Bridgette enjoyed a lovely lunch at Honeycove Dessert Bar...
01/05/2026

Bay Tree’s founder Jane Cattermole and long-standing colleague Bridgette enjoyed a lovely lunch at Honeycove Dessert Bar yesterday.

Being ‘virtual’ is great, but an in-person meeting within the team is always a welcome boost!

29/04/2026

Meet Bay Tree team member Camilla.

A highly experienced Executive PA and Office Manager with over 30 years’ experience supporting senior leaders across corporate, public‑sector and not‑for‑profit organisations. Highly professional, discreet and unflappable, Camilla brings structure, clarity and confidence to complex, demanding environments.

Why you need Camilla:
✔️ Executive‑level PA & operations expertise
✔️ Proven experience supporting boards & senior leadership
✔️ Calm, reliable support in challenging environments
✔️ Trusted handler of confidential and sensitive matters
✔️ Strong background across corporate, public‑sector & MoD roles

Camilla is a true executive partner — trusted, highly organised and adept at keeping businesses running smoothly through growth, change and complexity.
Need flexible, experienced executive and operational support?

Camilla is your person.

Get in touch for a no‑obligation chat.
[email protected]
www.baytreeva.co.uk

15/04/2026

Meet Bay Tree team member Angelica.

A trusted Bay Tree team member who brings calm, clarity and seamless organisation to every client.

With deep EA and operations experience, she keeps busy leaders moving with confidence.

Why you need Angelica:
✔️ 15+ years’ C‑suite EA expertise
✔️ Highly organised, precise and proactive
✔️ Confident managing complex diaries and projects
✔️ Tech‑savvy, reliable and calm under pressure

Looking for support that keeps everything running smoothly? Angelica is your person.

Get in touch to see how Bay Tree couple help you.
👉🏻[email protected]

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15/04/2026

Bay Tree’s Jane and Louise had a fantastic day at the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Member Exclusive Raceday at Newmarket! 🏇✨

Great food, great company, a couple of lucky flutters, and plenty of familiar faces — plus some brilliant new connections too. A big thank you to Suffolk Chamber and for such a great event.

07/04/2026

Meet Bay Tree team member Emily.

Emily brings structure, momentum and clarity to busy businesses.

With expertise across marketing, PA and operations, she supports teams with professionalism, efficiency and calm.

Why you need Emily:
✔️ Proactive project and workload management
✔️ Highly organised with strong attention to detail
✔️ Calm, reliable and confident under pressure
✔️ Trusted operational support for growing businesses

Looking for high‑quality support that keeps everything running smoothly? Emily’s your person.

Get in touch for a no-obligation chat.
[email protected]

01/04/2026

Meet Bay Tree team member Betty.

An award‑winning Executive Assistant who brings clarity, structure and calm to busy leaders.

With extensive CEO, Board and project experience, she keeps organisations running smoothly, efficiently and with complete confidence.

Why you need Betty:
✔️ Highly experienced
✔️ Calm under pressure
✔️ Detail‑driven
✔️ Creative problem‑solver
Betty is the support every ambitious business wishes they had.

Need flexible, reliable executive and operational support?
Betty is your person.

Get in touch for a no‑obligation chat:
[email protected]
www.baytreeva.co.uk

24/03/2026

Meet Bay Tree team member Anna 👋

A highly experienced Clinical Secretary and PA with a 30‑year career supporting leaders across healthcare, biotech and private practice.

Calm, capable and trustworthy, she brings clarity, organisation and compassion to every task.

Why you need Anna:
✔️ Straightforward & empathetic
✔️ Dependable & consistent
✔️ Exceptionally organised
✔️ Skilled at managing sensitive, confidential work
✔️ Experienced across NHS, private healthcare & business support

Anna builds trust quickly, keeps operations running smoothly and handles complex admin with care and precision — the dependable support every busy professional needs.

Need flexible, experienced administrative and organisational support?
👉 Anna is your person.

Get in touch for a no‑obligation chat.
[email protected]

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“So, what do you do?” 🤷‍♀️A common question, but tricky to answer for the Bay Tree VA team, as the answer changes depend...
23/03/2026

“So, what do you do?” 🤷‍♀️

A common question, but tricky to answer for the Bay Tree VA team, as the answer changes depending on the client.

What is the secret of Bay Tree VA’s success? Now, that’s something Jane Cattermole can explain.

Tap here to read more in the most recent Norfolk Director magazine. 👇

By Jane Cattermole, Bay Tree VA. We are a relationship-driven service that prioritises building long-term, trust-based connections with clients. Published in UK Director Magazines Winter | Spring 26

19/03/2026

**𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’s really 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮?**

The world of work has changed fast — and new research we sponsored shows just how quickly organisations are shifting towards outsourced and fractional support.

So what’s driving (or blocking) your decision?

Many leaders still lean toward full‑time, in‑house teams because of old HR structures, loyalty expectations, and fears about culture or control. But the reality has moved on. Hybrid work, digital tools and specialist on‑demand talent are rewriting the rulebook.

**The trend is clear:**
📈 Fractional roles up 45% in the UK (2020–24)
📈 82% of organisations plan to increase outsourced support globally

**Why?**
✔️ Flexibility
✔️ Cost efficiency
✔️ Access to specialist skills

** So what’s still holding organisations back?**

Concerns about control, confidentiality and culture — all solvable with the right processes.

**Outsourcing isn’t replacing people. It’s building a future‑ready workforce.**

What’s stopping your organisation from embracing it?

Speak to Bay Tree VA - we are standing by..

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