Meet Our People
Name & Job Title 
Peter Gori de Murden Administration Assistant – Parking Services
Describe your main responsibilities
Administration of Penalty Charge Notices and the appeals process. Dealing with drivers’ enquiries and their challenges. Also help out with Residents Parking
What attracted you to the role?
It was a new role and something different / challenging.
I spent 20 years in high pressure private banking, finance and stock / shares so it was time for a change to something far less stressful!
What is the best piece of career advice you have been given?
Don’t be afraid to challenge a procedure.
How does it compare to previous jobs?
Fantastic! No stress, regular hours and flexi time.
Favourite landmark in Exeter?
The Baker Bridge
Tell us about the leisure or culture facilities you use in the city
Only the cycle paths. Sadly there aren’t any mountains to climb, jump off or ski down in Exeter, nor are there any tropical coral reefs to dive in!
Name & Job Title
Susan Merrick – Licensing Officer 
Describe your main responsibilities
Licensing and Enforcement role of Taxis, Alcohol Premises, Gambling Premises, Animal Welfare which includes the pet shops and riding Stables and Street Consent Licences
What attracted you to the role?
You get to meet people
What is the best piece of career advice you have been given?
Always do a job you enjoy, when you stop enjoying it pack it in.
How does it compare to previous jobs?
I enjoy the variety and find it interesting and with legislation changing all the time we are always learning.
Favourite landmark in Exeter?
The river
Tell us about the leisure or culture facilities you use in the city
Member of Exeter Bridge Club.
Love walking especially on Haldon and through the Valley Parks.
Enjoy music nights at the Cornexchange
Name & Job Title
Caroline Winyard, Administration Officer for Treasury Services
Describe your main responsibilities
I manage the Treasury Clerical team which scans the daily post and invoices into Council Tax, Benefits and Accounts workflow systems. I provide an efficient and wide ranging administration support service to Treasury including HR & Payroll returns, financial admin including raising orders, processing invoices for payment, managing the corporate credit card and covering for the Director’s Personal Assistant.
What attracted you to the role?
Six years ago the role was very different, but the essence of the role of Admin Officer has remained the same – I was attracted by the opportunity to use my multi-tasking skills, develop skills in lesser-known areas and was ready to take on a challenge.
What is the best piece of career advice you have been given?
Be professional and don’t bring your home life into work.
How does it compare to previous jobs?
It’s the longest I’ve stayed in the same role, so there must be something right! The council has excellent terms and conditions, plus generous flexi time and annual leave. Previous to this role I was in the retail sector, and I now really appreciate having time off at Christmas, bank holidays and weekends! I enjoy the variety of work involved and I mix with many people from other departments. No two days are the same!
Favourite landmark in Exeter?
The Cathedral and its surrounding roads – the cobbles and old buildings pull you back in time.
Meet our Strategic Management Team
The Council has a Strategic Management Team and service units. If you would like to find out more about our Management structure the link below will identify the various service units and managers responsible for service delivery.
Staffing structure – Who does What