Our dedicated and skilled team are based at our Harbour Office in Itchenor, our Education Centre in Dell Quay, and our remote Office in Emsworth.
The Harbour Team are responsible for the safe operation of the water, undertaking patrols, maintaining moorings and keeping the infrastructure of the Harbour, including the jetties, pontoons and navigation marks, functioning.
The Conservation Team are out and about working on access, countryside management, ecology, education, farming, planning and nature recovery.
The Finance Team and the Communications Team are the enablers behind the scenes helping to make it all happen!
Chichester Harbour Conservancy
The Senior Management Team are:
Chief Executive Officer – Mr Matt Briers CBE
Matt had a distinguished 37-year career in the Royal Navy, serving as a warfare officer at sea and aviator in the Fleet Air Arm. As well as a range of staff appointments in Whitehall, he commanded on three occasions with his final post being as Director Carrier Strike as a Rear Admiral. He has also held a lifelong interest in conservation and the environment. Matt joined Chichester Harbour Conservancy as CEO in April 2023.
Director of Conservation – Dr Richard Austin
Harbour Master – Captain Jo Cox
Finance Manager – Mrs Mel Belderson
Communications Manager – Mrs Nicky Simmons
To contact any member of the team please call 01243 512301 or email info@conservancy.co.uk.