Staff

Charlotte Anderson – Project Development Officer

Charlotte joined the NCDC team in August 2021 after seven years at the NAFC Marine Centre in the marine planning department.

Originally from Orkney, Charlotte moved to Northmavine in 2014 and has been actively involved in the community ever since.

Charlotte completed a BA Hons in Landscape Architecture at Edinburgh College of Art and an MA with distinction in Island Studies through the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Stephen Moore – Project Development Officer 

Stephen Moore joined NCDC in August 2025, has been a director of Northmavine Community Development Company (NCDC) since 2023, holding the position of  Vice – Chair as well as Chair for the Hillswick Shop (a community owned and operated NCDC subsidiary ) 

 

Stephen grew up in Brae and attended Brae High School and Anderson High School in Lerwick before leaving Shetland to start his training in the oil industry which would lead to a career spanning more than 35 years in various locations throughout the World, predominately in Production Operations, Maintenance, Project Management, Health and Safety, Emergency Response, Business Development to name but a few! In 2019 Stephen returned to Shetland with his family and has made Northmavine his home, where he hopes to share his skills and experience gained over the years for the benefit of NCDC and his local community.   

Stephen is passionate about his surroundings and loves exploring the outdoors whether on foot with his dog, by bike or by motorbike. He never takes for granted the life that Shetland gave to him from a young age, so much so that it was always his intention to return ‘home’ in later life. 

Karlyn Garrick – Administration Assistant

Karlyn joined in October 2023 after working in the Creative Industries sector at Shetland Arts.  She lives in Voe with her family. 

She enjoys music and performing with two local bands, going out walking, knitting and spending time with family. 

Franzi Steinhoefer – Financial Admin Assistant

Franzi joined the NCDC team in September 2025.

Originally, she’s from Germany and moved to Shetland in 2018.

Ever since, she’s been active in her community in different roles.

Before she emigrated, she used to work as a social care worker for over 12 years.

She calls crafts, music and outdoor activities her passion.

 

Kev Forth – Growing Local Project Community Gardener 

Luke Beaumont – Growing Local Project Community Gardener

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