Staff
The Council officers are a team of non-elected paid staff, managed by the Town Clerk, responsible for implementing the policies set by the Council and carrying out the day-to day running of the Town Council’s services.
There are 42 permanent staff, plus casual and seasonal staff, to advise and support the 31 elected town councillors. Our Senior Management Team consists of the Town Clerk, the Deputy Town Clerk and two Assistant Town Clerks. Please find below a full list of the key Town Council staff who manage and operate our services on behalf of councillors
Senior Management
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| The Town Clerk | Malcolm L Nicholson LL.B, DMS, ASLCC | Malcolm.Nicholson@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Deputy Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer | Sarah Pearse Fd, AAT, FSLCC | Sarah.Pearse@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Assistant Town Clerk (HR and Administration) | Tania Middlemiss Assoc CIPD, FCMI | Tania.Middlemiss@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Assistant Town Clerk (Operational services) | Fay Powell | Fay.Powell@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Grove House
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Committee Officer and Office Manager | Sam Bishop | Sam.Bishop@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Civic Officer | Rebecca Saunders | Rebecca.Saunders@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Town Clerk’s Secretary | Alison Ashford | Alison.Ashford@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Administration Officer, General Enquiries | Julie Smith | Julie.Smith@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Grove Lodge
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Officer | Fiona Walsh | Fiona.Walsh@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Finance Assistant | Karen Clark | Karen.Clark@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Development Officer | Molly Maher | Molly.Maher@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Communications and Marketing Officer | Becky Walsh | Becky.Walsh@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Grounds Team
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Groundsman | ||
| Community & Grounds Administrator | Zoe Scott | Zoe.Scott@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Youth Services (operated by the YMCA)
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Lead Youth Worker | Ali Waller | Alli.waller@ymca-dg.org |
Blakehay Theatre
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Blakehay Theatre Manager | Sally Heath | Sally.Heath@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Blakehay Box Office | blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Weston Museum
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Services Manager | ||
| Visitor Services Supervisor | ||
| Catering Supervisor | Peter Kaye | Peter.Kaye@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Volunteer Co-ordinator | Lisa Clemons | Lisa.Clemons@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Learning and Events Officer | Katherine Bell | Katherine.Bell@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Learning and Events Co-ordinator | Sherry Coles | Sherry.Coles@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Community Liaison Officer | Jane Hill | Jane.Hill@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Functions and Customer Services Officer |
Tourism (Visit Weston and the VIC)
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism Manager | Caroline Darlington | Caroline.Darlington@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Operational Services Manager | Matthew Hardy | Matthew.Hardy@wsm-tc.gov.uk |