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The Link Team

Link’s team is responsible for carrying out the day to day operation of Link. Link currently employs eleven members of staff. For opportunities to join the team head to our vacancies page.

Richard Benwell

Richard Benwell
CEO

richard@wcl.org.uk

Richard delivers our strategic vision and leads on achieving influence, impact and innovative outcomes on behalf of our members.

Emma Adler

Emma Adler
Director of Impact and Operations

emma.adler@wcl.org.uk

Emma manages strategic communications, research and campaigns for Link alongside organisational delivery and impact. She works closely with members to strengthen the joint voice and evidence base for the environment sector.

Matt Browne

Matt Browne
Director of Policy and Advocacy

matt@wcl.org.uk

Matt leads Link's Parliamentary advocacy and policy outputs. He also manages and supports Link's Wildlife Crime and Legal Strategy Groups.

Emma Clarke

Emma Clarke
Policy and Advocacy Lead

emma.clarke@wcl.org.uk

Emma manages and supports Link's Nature Policy, Land Use Planning and Nature & Wellbeing Groups.

Ellie Ward

Ellie Ward
Senior Policy Officer

eleanor@wcl.org.uk

Ellie manages and supports Link's Blueprint for Water, EDI, and Bovine TB Groups.

Lisa Manning

Lisa Manning
Policy Officer

lisa@wcl.org.uk

Lisa joined Link through the New to Nature scheme and now manages our Trees, Invasive Species, and Animal Welfare groups

Ben Rider

Ben Rider
Media and Communications Manager

ben@wcl.org.uk

Ben manages day to day media and social media communications at Link including development of messaging, copy and visual assets for use by members.

Nick Hawkes

Nick Hawkes
Media and Campaigns Manager

nick@wcl.org.uk

Nick coordinates Link's major nature campaigns and associated media work.

Tom Ash

Tom Ash
Senior Policy Officer

tom@wcl.org.uk

Tom manages and supports Link's Marine and Circular Economy groups.

Lauren Moore

Lauren Moore
Policy Officer

lauren@wcl.org.uk

Lauren manages and supports Link's Nature Markets and Education groups