Meet the team
Members of The Exe Estuary Management Partnership (EEMP) pay a membership fee which enables one part time Coordinator to support the work of the Partnership.
This role includes facilitating collaboration between organisations, delivering education sessions, producing newsletters, responding to public enquiries, promoting the estuary, and helping to manage conflict and communication across stakeholders.
Although the EEMP is not a management body itself, it works closely with organisations that hold management responsibilities for the estuary. The Coordinator is hosted by Devon County Council.
Bev Phillips – Marine, Estuaries and Coastal Officer – Coordinates the Exe Estuary Management Partnership
I have worked in wildlife conservation for more than 12 years, across marine, coastal and terrestrial environments throughout the UK. My background spans a wide range of projects with various not‑for‑profit organisations, where I have gained extensive experience in partnership working, stakeholder and landowner engagement, and building positive relationships across sectors and communities.
My career has included:
- Coordinating partnerships and complex multi‑organisation projects
- Engaging with communities, recreational groups and landowners
- Ecological surveying and monitoring
- Habitat management and creation
- Delivering conservation outcomes across protected landscapes, coasts and estuaries
I am particularly passionate about how people connect with nature, and I strongly believe in the importance of creating and protecting spaces where both wildlife and communities can thrive. I love working outdoors and have always gravitated toward roles that combine people, place and biodiversity.
I joined the Exe Estuary Management Partnership in January 2025, drawn by my love of Devon and the unique character of the Exe. The estuary’s internationally important habitats, its wildlife, especially the extraordinary wintering and migrating birds and the strong sense of community make it a truly special place to work.
I will be on maternity leave from February 2026 for one year, and I look forward to returning to continue supporting partners, stakeholders and local communities in caring for this fantastic estuary.
Contact us
Address: Exe Estuary Management Partnership, c/o Devon County Council, Room 120, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD
Email: exeestua@devon.gov.uk