"I have worked with Isobel Gatherer of Solent Office Solutions for many years in her previous capacity of my PA in the University of Portsmouth. My role as Pro Vice-Chancellor covered a wide variety of activities, many of which took me away from the University.  This required a PA who could switch from topic to topic quickly and seamlessly and who could do so independently and with minimal supervision.  This was something that Isobel did with ease, as was her ability to filter and prioritise tasks and e-mails to make for an effective pattern of working and to provide a courteous and efficient outward facing voice of the University." 

Dr David Arrell
Pro Vice-Chancellor
University of Portsmouth

"Isobel provides a regular and efficient book-keeping service for me.  The invoices are collected once a month and delivered back a few days later with both electronic and hard copies of the accounts. This is a very convenient way to keep on top of my company’s accounts and fits in well with my working hours.  It helps to ease some of the pressure of the administration work that is required when running a small business and enables me to spend more time working with my clients." 

Jess Owens
Jess Owens Gardening Services

"Isobel's commitment and professionalism is second to none. She will rise to every challenge and deliver work that exceeds your expectations. She is extremely supportive of colleagues and I have appreciated the warm, professional and patient approach she takes to all her work and professional dealings."

Peter Brook
Director of HR - University of Portsmouth

"Working with Isobel was always a blend of professionalism and fun that makes work a pleasure. She always provided a high standard of support to the project I was working on and I have no doubt that this will continue in her future endeavours."

David Goodman
Projects Manager - University of Portsmouth

"I worked with Isobel for 3 years in her capacity as PA to the Director of Operations. Isobel is extremely professional, diligent and very able. All her work was delivered to a very high standard and all tasks were completed on time. Isobel has a wide range of excellent administrative skills; she is flexible and has great initiative. I really enjoyed working with Isobel and without hesitation would recommend her to any business."

Julia Priestley
Director of Operations - South Central Connexions

"We recently moved into new offices and to help us to save time we called upon Solent Office Solutions to carry out some of the organisational tasks that are required at a time like this.  At short notice, Isobel contacted a local office supplies company and after negotiating on our behalf regarding the price, she arranged for them to deliver furniture and stationery to the new premises on the day of the move.  She also contacted various suppliers of services, such as the local council and the electricity supplier, to advise them of the impending move. By using the concierge service supplied by Solent Office Solutions, it meant that we could continue to work with our clients whilst Isobel organised aspects of the move for us.  This helped to alleviate some of the pressure that you undergo at a time like this. We will certainly use Solent Office Solutions in the future on an ad-hoc basis, as this complements the way in which our business is run."

Tim Long
Managing Director - Zylpha Ltd