Cat Sharpe – Office Manager
What is your role at bClear?
As the Office Manager, my days are spent ensuring the day-to-day activities of all bClear staff run smoothly. I also manage HR and payroll, as well as keeping track of all office supplies (especially when the biscuit tin is running low!), answering phone calls and emails and helping the team with coverage reporting, training and as a liaison with clients as needed.
What is your background and experience?
I spent 3 years at Computershare in HR and Payroll and have a lot of administration experience.
What inspires you?
Working with such great and experienced people here has inspired me from the beginning to continue to give my best to bClear as I do in my personal life.
What do you enjoy most about your role?
I enjoy making sure the day-to-day operations at bClear run smoothly by organising whatever is needed and supporting the team. The team know they can rely on me to get things done and keep everything on track.
What do you like to do when you’re not at bClear?
Most of my spare time is spent with my husband and our son, swimming, cycling, walking around the beautiful Portishead Marina or learning a new board game together! I also enjoy spending time with my friends at a local quiz, out for dinner or at an exercise class!
What does this photo mean to you?
This photo was taken on my birthday a few years ago. We had just gone into lockdown due to COVID, and I had just returned to work after two years away to raise my son. I think all of these big changes in my life had left me feeling confused about who I was personally.
I decided to celebrate my birthday with a small group of close friends, uncertain about how much I would enjoy it. But it turned out to be one of my favourite days and made me realise that, although I am now a mum and many of my priorities have changed, I still need to prioritise myself from time to time.