The Team at The Bishop’s Palace
Chief Executive Officer

Merryn Kidd
Chief Executive Officer
Gardens

James Cross
Head Gardener

Tracey Ayres
Gardener

Jo Stevenson
Community Gardener

Jess Orr
Gardener

Rob Hole
Gardener

Megs Walters
Assistant Gardener
Finance & Administration

Ali Longstaff
Financial Controller

Jo Vinten
Office Assistant

Moira Anderson
HR Advisor

Sara Smith
Accounts Assistant

Matt Goatcher
Book Keeper

Joy Fortune
Office Assistant
Visitor Experience & Events

Jeremy Coles
Visitor Experience Assistant Manager

Rachel Wray
Visitor Experience Assistant

Chris Heffernan
Events Manager

Elaine Burgess
Visitor Experience Assistant

Anita Thomas
Visitor Experience Assistant
Community Engagement

Siobhan Goodwin
Community Engagement Manager
Hospitality

Rachel Harrison
Head of Catering

Will Stryker- Brigers
Assistant Catering Manager

Millie Whetstone-Gardner
Catering Supervisor
Marketing

Steph Holley
Marketing & Communications Manager

Candice Blackman
Fundraising Coordinator
Property

Robin James
Heritage Building & Facilities Manager

Jon Allen
Building & Facilities Assistant
