Sarah is an experienced regional and national Contracts Manager with a demonstrated history of working in both non-profit and private sectors across Homelessness, Housing and Justice organisations. Skilled in innovation management, consortium, project management, government consultation, communication, relationship management and new business opportunities.

She began her career at Nightsafe as a volunteer supporting young people experiencing homelessness and after graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University progressed professionally, working with a number of charities and Justice organisations across the North including Shelter. She has been part of a number of ambitious pilots including Re-Unite, Greater Manchester Offenders Project, Female Offender Whole Systems Approach in GM and Transforming Rehabilitation “Through The Gate” Contracts. Nominated for UK Housing Award and winning a Northern Housing Award as part of GM Homes Partnership.

A proud Trustee of “Partners for Prisoners” charity and Fellow of Practise at the Government Outcomes Lab – Blavatnik School of Government, whilst currently leading Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership and Kirklees Domestic Abuse Specialist Services Partnership as the Programme Director. She has a passion for supporting rehabilitation and empowering individuals to achieve their aspirations and independence through innovative and asset based services.