Innovative mammal conservation

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Staff

Professor Robbie McDonald – Chair of Trustees

Robbie works full-time as Chief Insights Officer at The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). This follows a period of secondment from the University of Exeter’s Penryn campus in Cornwall, where he held a Chair in Natural Environment, to which he was appointed in 2011.  As Chief Insights Officer and Chief Scientist at the OEP, Robbie Read More

6th February 2018

Dr Lucy Rogers – Chief Executive

As the Chief Executive, Lucy is responsible for leading the VWT team and driving the development and implementation of VWT’s strategic and operational plans to conserve threatened mammals through evidence-led conservation work. Lucy has a background in conservation science and conservation delivery. With a PhD in small mammal ecology from the University of Aberdeen, she Read More

19th February 2018

Tim Bennett – Finance Manager

Tim joined the Trust in 2019 as Finance Officer. He has a background in both the charity sector, having previously worked for Mind Aberystwyth as its Business and Finance Officer, and in the private sector more recently with Balfour Beatty. Through both roles, Tim has a number of years of people management experience. He has Read More

31st July 2019

Averil Clother – Operations Manager

Averil joined the team in October 2022 as Operations Manager, having previously worked in parish council administration as well as HR and Administration at Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and the Bulmer/Brightspace Foundation. As Operations Manager, Averil is responsible for overseeing and managing Head Office functions and helps to ensure that the company’s operations run smoothly, safely and Read More

3rd October 2022

Clare Parsons — Fundraising and Communications Manager

As Fundraising and Communications Manager, Clare’s role is to provide strategic direction, vision and leadership for VWT’s fundraising and communications work in line with agreed project priorities in the Trust’s Ten-Year Strategy. Clare is an environment and engagement management specialist with a background in project development, including fundraising for major projects in the eNGO and Read More

25th October 2024

Jane Abel – Finance Officer

Jane joined the Trust in 2020 as Finance Officer. She has a background in finance and administration, and has worked for a variety of organisations, including the NHS. Jane also has experience of working within the charity sector and within the retail sector. She is a fellow member of the Association of Accounting Technicians. Office: Read More

26th March 2020

Sandy Bromige — Administration and Finance Assistant

Sandy joined the Trust in April 2024 as the Administration and Finance Assistant. She has a background in healthcare and regulation, administration and finance. She has worked for a variety of organisations, including the NHS, independent healthcare regulators, charities and within the retail sector. Office: Ledbury

3rd May 2024

Julia Bracewell – Senior Design and Communications Officer

Julia joined the Trust in 2018 as Design and Communications Officer and then moved into the role of Senior Design and Communications Officer in 2020. She has a background in conservation education and in the production of publications. Julia’s past career has included working for Kent Wildlife Trust as Education Officer where she helped develop Read More

27th September 2018

Laura Lawrance-Owen – Volunteering and Community Engagement Officer

Laura’s role is responsible for the recruitment and engagement of people in VWT activities to support the Trust’s conservation programmes. She is passionate about involving people in the Trust’s work and providing opportunities that meet expectations for all. Working as a volunteer and with volunteers has been a core part of Laura’s experience in the Read More

18th October 2022

Dr Samantha Bremner-Harrison – Head of Conservation

As Head of Conservation, Sam’s role is to lead the development and delivery of VWT’s Conservation and Science work in line with the Trust’s Ten-year Strategy.  Sam joined VWT as Head of Conservation in May 2023. She completed her undergraduate degree in Zoology at the University of Aberdeen and an MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour Read More

12th May 2023
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