Sarah McElhinney

Sarah McElhinney currently serves as the Head of Human Resources EMEA for Learning Tree International since October 2021. In this role, they report to the Managing Director and oversees HR operations in the UK, Sweden, and France, supporting 50 employees. Sarah'sresponsibilities involve driving HR initiatives and promoting inclusivity in the workplace.

Prior to their current position, Sarah worked as an HR Manager at Canine Partners from October 2012 to December 2021. Before that, they held the role of Management Assistant at BBC from June 2010 to September 2012, where they handled payroll, contracts, and HR policy administration. Sarah also served as an HR Administration Team Leader at Sky from September 2008 to April 2009, leading a team of HR Coordinators and managing HR administrative tasks for approximately 10,000 staff.

At BBC, Sarah held multiple roles, including Office and Finance Coordinator/PA from January 2008 to August 2008, Senior Contracts Advisor from August 2006 to January 2008, Contracts Advisor from August 2002 to August 2006, and Management Assistant from October 2004 to April 2005 (as a secondment from their Contracts Adviser role). In these positions, they handled various administrative tasks, coordinated departments, managed contracts, and provided guidance on HR policies and procedures.

Overall, Sarah McElhinney has extensive experience in HR management, administration, and coordination, with a focus on driving strategic initiatives and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Sarah McElhinney completed their education in a chronological manner. Sarah attended Boundstone Community College from 1991 to 1997, where they earned 3 A levels in Media Studies, Theatre Studies, and Art, achieving grades A, A, and B. From 1997 to 2000, they studied at the University of Westminster, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Film and Television, with a focus on Cinematography and Film/Video Production, earning a 2:1. Finally, from 2014 to 2016, Sarah pursued further education at the University of Portsmouth, completing a CIPD Level 7 Diploma in Human Resources Management, specializing in Human Resources Management.