Our Team

Welcome to Cumbria Connect, one of the largest nature recovery programmes in the UK.

Our dedicated Cumbria Connect team includes highly-experienced conservationists, conservation scientists, ecologists, farm advisers and apprentices, all working together to restore and protect a large swathe of eastern Cumbria’s natural landscape.  We are committed to creating thriving habitats for wildlife, whilst supporting local communities, farmers and land managers.

Meet the team that is driving the future of nature recovery in Cumbria!

Martin Varley, Cumbria Connect Programme Manager

Martin Varley

Programme Manager

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Laura Keefe

Project Support

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Bill Kenmir, Conservation Delivery Manager, Cumbria Connect

Bill Kenmir

Conservation Manager

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Annabelle Kennedy, Senior Farming & Wildlife Advisor, Cumbria Connect

Annabelle Kennedy

Senior Farming & Wildlife Adviser

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Mo Verhoeven

Conservation Scientist - Science Lead

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Callum Goff, Assistant Monitoring Officer, Cumbria Connect

Callum Goff

Assistant Monitoring Officer

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Alix Syder, Cumbria Connect

Alix Syder

Conservation Scientist - Social Science

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Chloe Hedley

Community Ranger

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Bailey Lamburn, Communications Manager, Cumbria Connect

Bailey Lamburn

Communications Manager

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Jo Sheehan, Venison Project Manager, Cumbria Connect

Jo Sheehan

Venison Project Manager

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Paul Doyle, Administrator, Cumbria Connect

Paul Doyle

Administrator

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Heather Marples

Ecologist - P2K Landscape Recovery

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Joel Emerson, Ecologist, Cumbria Connect & Penrith2Kendal Landscape Recovery

Joel Emerson

Ecologist - P2K Landscape Recovery

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Faith Garvey

Apprenticeship Supervisor

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Elli Foxton, Nature-Friendly Farming Apprentice

Elli Foxton

Nature-Friendly Farming Apprentice

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Yasmin Alieskandari

Nature-Friendly Farming Apprentice

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Joe Walker

Nature-Friendly Farming Apprentice

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Work with us

Looking to be part of something bigger?

Explore opportunities to work with us through employment and volunteering, or research opportunities through our science programme.

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We’d love to hear from you!  Whether you have a question, need more information or want to discuss collaboration opportunities we’d love you to connect with our team.

Just fill out the form below our team will get back to you as soon as possible.  We’re here to help.