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AONB Unit Staff

We have 13 staff (11.9 FTE), a 'core' team of 6 staff and a 'project' team of 7 staff.


Sally Marsh

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AONB Director (part time)
Sally develops and promotes the vision and strategic direction for the management of the High Weald , undertaking liaison at a regional and national level to secure commitment, policy, resources and action which benefits the area.

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Jason Lavender

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AONB Director (part time)
Jason develops and promotes the vision and strategic direction for the management of the High Weald , undertaking liaison at a regional and national level to secure commitment, policy, resources and action which benefits the area.

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Gerry Sherwin

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AONB Business Manager
Gerry undertakes local liaison with partner organizations, in particular providing advice and guidance to partnership projects within the area. She has overall responsibility for the Unit's promotional work and develops, manages and seeks funding for AONB wide projects.

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Andrew Shaw

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Policy Manager
Andrew undertakes research that provides evidence for AONB policies. He also advises on planning issues relating to the High Weald and liaises with local authorities on planning matters.

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Direct Dial - 01580 879955

Kerry Baldwin

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Administrator (part time)
Kerry manages the Unit's distribution and health and safety systems. She is the first point of contact for email enquiries. She is responsible for keeping the website up to date and for administering the Friends of the High Weald .

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Direct Dial - 01580 879950

Samantha Nicholas

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Team Support Officer
Sam manages the Unit's administrative systems and the Sustainable Development Fund (SDF). She is the first point of contact for general and grant (SDF) enquiries.

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Direct Dial - 01580 879960

Philip Sansum

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Ancient Woodland Mapping Officer
Philip is undertaking a revision of the Ancient Woodland Inventory in Kent and East Sussex. The aim is to produce an accurate, digital, evidence-based ancient woodland map including small woodlands (less than 2 ha in size).

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Ruth Childs

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Research Officer
Ruth undertakes desk-based (internet and GIS ) research on a wide range of topics from ecology to public policy, she prepares reports and summaries, supplying evidence-based information to inform the unit's activities and understanding.

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Direct Dial - 01580 879963

Matt Pitts

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Cultural Landscape Advisor
Matt is working with landowners to help further their understanding for the landscape history of the High Weald and providing general management advice and referrals to more specialist advisory services

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Direct Dial - 01580 879959
Mobile - 07879 117 541

Laura Sweeting

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Education Officer
Promoting and supporting primary education projects across the High Weald - mainly through the High Weald Heroes Scheme - enabling schools to recognise and value the special features of the High Weald landscape and to use it as a cross-curricular resource.

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Direct Dial - 01580 879965

Simon Aguss

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Weald Forest Ridge Partnership Project Manager
Simon oversees the £3.3 million Weald Forest Ridge Landscape Partnership Scheme, promoting the scheme to the public and supporting 26 partners with the delivery of their work plans.

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Direct Dial - 01580 879961

Trish Tiltman

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Weald Forest Ridge Partnership Administrator
Trish is responsible for the administration of the Weald Forest Ridge Partnership and is the first point of contact for enquiries regarding the partnership.

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Direct Dial - 01580 879951

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