There are 5 core staff employed by the Trust on a full-time basis,
Maxime Sizaret, Heritage Manager – maxime@ccght.org
Maxime started with the Trust on 15th March 2003. The main function of his role as Heritage Manager is to provide a protected area management service, including natural, built and cultural heritage, to the Antrim Coast & Glens AONB, the Causeway Coast AONB, the Binevenagh AONB and the wider Trust’s geographical area. His role also includes supporting activities in environmental management, sustainable development, raising awareness and good practices. He also advises the Trust, the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB, the Causeway Coast AONB and the Binevenagh AONB Management Groups on strategic and policy matters that impact on the area.
Carole O’Kane Office/Communication Manager – carole@ccght.org
Carole started with the Trust on 22nd July 2002 as Office Administrator but her responsibilities have changed and her current role is Office/Communications Manager. As part of the CCGHT Communication Strategy Carole is responsible for raising awareness of the CCGHT area. She produces the CCGHT Activity Newsletters and liaises with graphic designers to produce the AONB newsletters and other promotional material. She lead the Picture This! schools photography projects in the three AONBs and produced publications illustrating the project images. Carole is currently studying for a BA Hons English degree at the University of Ulster in Coleraine.
Sarah Irwin, Sustainable Tourism/Development Officer – sarah@ccght.org
Sarah initially started with the Trust on a student placement contract but was appointed to her current post on 15 March 2010. She graduated with a Masters degree in Leadership for Sustainable Development in 2009. Sarah is responsible for liaising and working with communities, partners and individuals within the Causeway Coast and Glens area, in order to develop understanding, commitment and involvement in sustainable development and tourism practises. She enjoys water sports and eating out.
Carol Kelly, AONB Officer – carolkelly@ccght.org
Carol started with the Trust in June 2011. She graduated from Queens University Belfast with a Masters Degree in Town & Country Planning in 2005. Her responsibilities in the role of AONB Officer include co-ordinating and promoting the implementation & review of the AONB Management Plans, working on a range of initiatives and projects which promote best practice environmental management. A key area of her work entails raising the profile of the AONB’s in national & regional policy. She enjoys travelling & outdoor pursuits.
Tierna McAlister, Administration Officer – tierna@ccght.org
Tierna started with the Trust on 7 January 2009. Her responsibilities include; General Administrative and receptionist duties. She graduated from the University of Ulster with a degree in International Travel & Tourism Management in 2007. She has produced various publications including “A Date in the Glens” 2010 Calendar. She enjoys relaxing on holidays and eating out.
