Central Office staff
Chief Executive Department
Tara Page
Tara is responsible for the strategic management and operation of the Institute, presiding over all departments, projects and staff. She works closely with the Executive Board and Council to develop and implement Institute policies and practices. Tara represents the Institute on various external committees and acts as the face of the Institute at corporate events and conferences.
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Mervyn Pilley
Responsible for raising the profile of the Institute, Mervyn collaborates with the Policy & Public Affairs Executive on the strategic development and management of CIAT’s external affairs. He develops business relationships, creates collaborative and commercial opportunities, researches the external environment to inform the Institute’s strategic direction, and monitors the impact of campaigns and initiatives.
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Creative & Communications Department
Adam Endacott
Overseeing the Creative & Communications Department, Adam is responsible for the development and implementation of the Institute’s communications strategy, with the intention of expanding the influence and reach of both Architectural Technology, the membership, and the Institute itself. This includes presiding over the Institute’s publications, website, social media, marketing, sponsorship, and the AT Awards. In addition, Adam is the Editor of Architectural Technology Journal and acts as the Institute’s Archivist.
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April McKay
April develops and manages the website, leads on social media strategy, and edits the Institute's weekly e-newsletter, AT Weekly, and biannual aspiration Magazine, helping to promote Architectural Technology and the Institute’s presence, services and activity.
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Education Department
Lily Donaldson
As an Education Officer, Lily manages the Approval, Accreditation and Centre of Excellence applications and visits. She also supports with the management of the AT CPD Register and Catalogue as well as the Knowledge Transfer Network. She administers the applications and interview process for the Institute’s Principal Designer Register.
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Finance Department
Membership Department
James Banks CMgr FCMI
James oversees all aspects of membership, specifically recruitment, joining, qualifying, retention, and specialist registers (including Principal Designer, CIAT Accredited Conservationist and Chartered Environmentalist). Together with the Head of Education, James is responsible for the Principal Designer Register and the periodic review of internal and external standards and frameworks, including qualifying processes.
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Anneka Weekes
Anneka provides guidance on joining and qualifying, registers all members and affiliates, and provides support for progression.
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Practice & Technical Department
Natalia Simon
Natalia oversees the Practice & Technical Department and is responsible for the Institute’s practice and technical-related activities, including the Institute’s input into developing new and existing legislation and regulations. She ensures members and affiliates are apprised of issues that they need to be aware of, and oversees the production of information for members and affiliates in relation to regulatory and legislative issues and internal conduct requirements. Natalia also manages the Institute’s conduct and disciplinary matters, including Code of Conduct compliance.
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Jack Fleming
As the Policy & Public Affairs Executive, Jack is responsible for the development and management of external matters policy and public affairs services. He works alongside the Business Development & External Affairs Executive to develop a policy and public affairs strategy which solidifies CIAT’s position as the lead professional body for Architectural Technology.
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Sarah May FCIAT
Sarah manages the Institute’s technical functions. She researches, analyses and interprets industry trends, technical information, policy, legislation and regulations as they relate to Architectural Technology, the Institute and its membership; ensuring that CIAT’s activity aligns with the changing needs of the sector.
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