The South West UK Brussels Office is a small team of six permanent staff based in Brussels plus a rotating temporary stagiaire role. In addition to the Brussels team we have a new European Officer based in the South West - details on the role of this officer are given at the bottom of this page.
The table below shows the responsibilities of the team in Brussels to help you find the right person for any contacts you would like to make with us.
For individual officers please use the contact details below or for general enquiries please see the bottom of the page.
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Joseph has responsibility for directing all the resources of the office including the elaboration and implementation of SWUKBO's Business Plan and Work Programme. He leads on the development of strategic projects and networks and the relationship with the partnership. He also takes reponsibility for policies on Cohesion and Economy, including the European Union Budget and competition. Joseph follows as well European Union institutional developments
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| Tel: +32 (0)2 7377093 |
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Director
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Emily leads on the following European Union policy areas and funding programmes:
- Research & Development and Innovation - including 7th Framework Ecoinnovation programmes
- Europe 2020 and Entrepreneurship
- Information Society - including the ICT programme
- Public Health Programme and Sports
- Committee of the Regions Open Days
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Tel:+32 (0)2 7377091
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European Officer
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Nicolas has lead responsibility for SWUKBO's European Update Newsletter, Annual Report and Highlights, as well as for the office website and marketing materials.
Nicolas also leads on the following European Union olicy areas and funding programmes:
- Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, including the marine environment and maritime transport
- Agriculture & Rural Policy - including Common Agriculture Policy and Rural Development Programme for England
- Territorial Cooperation - policy monitoring and lobbying tasks
- Employment and Social Affairs - including European Social Fund, European Integration and Refugee Funds, Daphne III, PROGRESS, Prevention of and fight against Crime, Drug Prevention & Information, and Fundamental Rights & Citizenship programmes
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Nicolas Brookes
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| Tel:+32 (0)2 7377095 |
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European Officer
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Clare is based in the South West of England. She is responsible for:
- Territorial Cooperation - project support and event organising tasks
- Keeping key European players within the South West partnership in touch with the European agenda, including support to members of the partnership in project development and EU briefings to members on behalf of the Brussels-based team
- Gathering information and intelligence about European activities taking place in the Region
- Co-organising SWUKBO events and visits in the Region, and representing SWUKBO at local, regional and national events
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Clare Breen
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| Tel: +44 (0)1208265708 |
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European Officer based in the South West
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Monica has overall responsibility for general office administration, including organising team meetings and staff training, and providing support with the day to day management of the Budget and Accounts. She is also the PA of the Director and provides administrative assistance to the team.
Besides, Monica ensures the smooth running and organisation of events & visits and provides support with the website.
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| Tel:+32 (0)2 7377090 |
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Office Manager
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Harriet monitors developments on the following European Union policies and funding programmes:
- Education and Culture - including Life Long Learning, Culture 2013 and the Media programmes
- Citizenship - including the Youth in Action and Europe for Citizens funding programmes
Harriet also provides support on the communications and corporate marketing activities of the office, including:
- the European Update Newsletter
- SWUKBO European Union funding materials, including the European Union Funding Guide
- Website daily management and update
Besides, Harriet provides general support on office administration tasks.
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Harriet Delbridge
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| Tel:+32 (0)2 7377099 |
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Trainee
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Stephanie monitors developments on the following European Union policies and funding programmes:
- Employment and Social Affairs
Stephanie also provides support on the communications and corporate marketing activities of the office, including:
- the European Update Newsletter
- SWUKBO European Union funding materials, including the European Union Funding Guide
- Website daily management and update
In addition, Stephanie provides general support on office administration tasks.
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Stephanie Beecroft
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| Tel:+32 (0)2 7377092 |
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Trainee
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