As Mandy takes a sabbatical until September we are delighted to have Phil Wright stepping in to take the position as our temporary Finance and Admin Manager. We caught up with Phil to find out a bit more about his background…
What job have you come from?
Facilities Manager at the Sustainability Centre
How have your first few weeks at WSRT been?
The first few weeks have been hectic, but the team are fantastic.
What made you apply for the role?
I’ve been volunteering with the WSRT for a little while and jumped at the opportunity to be part of the fantastic team.
What do you think are going to be the challenges of this role?
Learning the workings of the Chairty.
Do you have a favourite river-focused memory?
Last year I spent eight days canoeing the Penobscot River in Maine, USA.
To date what is your most-memorable water based nature spot?
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Hawaii.
Outside of work what do you like to do?
I enjoy off grid adventure canoeing, surfing, and photography.