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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Sandra Pecenkova
Sandra works within the Executive Department and provides general day-to-day support to the Executive and Membership Departments. She also assists with organising Institute events, processing membership applications as well as providing general administrative support to all Departments.
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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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Tim Fraser
As the Publications Executive, Tim manages, develops and edits CIAT’s publications and documents, including the Architectural Technology Journal, the Annual Review, press releases, and copy for the AT Awards.
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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
Dr Noora Kokkarinen
Noora manages the Education Department, overseeing the development and oversight of education-related projects and activities. She oversees the Approval, Accreditation and Centre of Excellence processes, as well as all CPD-related activity and the Knowledge Transfer Network. Regarding apprenticeships, she is the first point of contact for educational establishments, prospective learners and employers. Together with the Head of Membership, Noora manages the Principal Designer Register and is jointly responsible for the periodic review of internal and external standards and frameworks, including qualifying processes.
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Ashton Burns
Ashton supports the running of the Education Department. She manages the Approval, Accreditation and Centre of Excellence applications and visits. She also assists with the development and management of the AT CPD Register and Catalogue as well as the Knowledge Transfer Network.
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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 also administers the applications and interview process for the Institute’s Principal Designer Register.
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Simone Cort
As an Education Officer, Simone 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 also administers the applications and interview process for the Institute’s Principal Designer Register.
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Finance Department
Hannah Head
Hannah supports the Finance Department’s day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration. She also undertakes the secretariat function for the Finance Committee and subsidiary Company Boards.
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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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Steve Fox
Steve develops and manages practice and technical services for membership and supports with the day-to-day operations of the Department. He ensures members and affiliates stay in compliance with CIAT's Code of Conduct through annual monitoring processes. He provides guidance to members and affiliates, overseeing quality control and management of their data, acting as the main point of contact with the Institute's insurance broker, and creating reports and information guides pertinent to them. He also manages taskforce and society meetings, arranging them, managing actions, and largely acting as their secretary.
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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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