Henry Oliver
Director
Henry leads the Team, working with partners to develop and promote the vision and strategic priorities for management of the North Wessex Downs and deliver the Management Plan. He leads on landscape character, heritage, farmer clusters, forestry and National Trails. Henry also represents the North Wessex Downs in national and regional protected landscapes forums, on the board of the Ridgeway Partnership and the Avebury World Heritage Site Steering Committee.
henryoliver@northwessexdowns.org.uk
Mobile: 07786 173296
Tel: 01249 706101
Rebecca Davies
Principal Landscape and Planning Officer
Rebecca is responsible for the landscape and planning functions providing advice on the impact of development proposals on the National Landscape. This includes liaison with local planning authorities, responding to planning consultations, developing planning-related guidance and advice, and supporting community led planning.
Corinna Woodall
Senior Project Development & Funding Officer
Corinna is responsible for developing, securing funding and providing ongoing support for projects that will help to deliver the priorities set out in the AONB’s Management Plan. This involves seeking opportunities to work in partnership and to collaborate with North Wessex Downs organisations and communities.
Tony Currivan
Partnerships for Nature: Project Coordinator
Tony is responsible for coordinating the Partnerships for Nature programme in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape which runs to early 2026. This involves liaising with the nine partners operating across seven sites to ensure the project achieves its Approved Purposes whilst being delivered on time and within budget.
anthonycurrivan@northwessexdowns.org.uk
Tel: 01249 706101
Jacky Akam
Partnerships for Nature: Project Support Officer
Caroline Dale
Partnership Co-ordinator
Caroline provides administrative support to the team, looks after the premises, organises meetings and assists with the financial management of the Partnership.
carolinedale@northwessexdowns.org.uk
Phone: 01249 706101
Claire McCorquodale
Partnership Coordinator
Claire assists with the financial management of the Partnership, monitoring budgets and managing the accounting process. She looks after premises, health & safety and advises on IT.
Ann Shepley
Communications Officer
Ann’s role is to communicate the work of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape Partnership and she is responsible for the website, e-newsletter, social media, annual review and other publicity materials and media enquiries.
annshepley@northwessexdowns.org.uk
Office: 01249 706101
Usual working days: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Jemima Sellwood
Farming in Protected Landscapes Officer
Email: jemimasellwood@northwessexdowns.org.uk
Office: 01249 706101
Katharine Cook
Business Support Officer
Katharine helps to deliver the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme for the North Wessex Downs. She manages the financial aspects of the programme, supports applicants with their grants and works with the grant-making Local Area Panel.
Usual working days: Monday to Thursday.
katharinecook@northwessexdowns.org.uk
Tel: 07500 108404
Ruth Staples-Rolfe
Mend the Gap: Programme Manager
Mend the Gap is a partnership project and so Ruth works across both the North Wessex Downs and the Chilterns National Landscapes. She is hosted by the Chilterns.
Rstaplesrolfe@chilterns.org.uk
Tel: 01844 445015
