Sarah Cleveley

Director Of Development at Speakers for Schools

Sarah Cleveley has a diverse work experience in the field of education and youth engagement. Sarah began their career at Anthony Nolan in 2014, where they led a team focused on engaging secondary schools to promote life-saving initiatives. In 2020, Sarah transitioned to Speakers for Schools, initially taking on the role of Head of Region Midlands, where they led a team to connect companies with young people to provide valuable career experiences and ensure equal access to opportunities. Sarah then progressed to become the Head of Area North before ultimately assuming the position of National Engagement Director. Their work at Speakers for Schools revolves around raising the aspirations of young people and delivering their mission to impact the lives of a million young individuals annually.

Sarah Cleveley attended Staffordshire University from 1994 to 1997, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Marketing Management. During the same period, they also pursued a Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance at Staffordshire University from 1994 to 1995.

In terms of certifications, Sarah Cleveley obtained the following:

1. Membership from the Institute of Directors (IoD) in June 2023.

2. DSO Lead Speakers for Schools from NSPCC in February 2023.

3. DSL Safeguarding Level 3 from The Essential Training Company in August 2022.

4. Equity and Diversity UK certification from Equity and Diversity UK in July 2020.

5. Project Management Professional APM from the Association for Project Management in February 2020.

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Timeline

  • Director Of Development

    November 1, 2023 - present

  • National Engagement Director

    May, 2021

  • Head Of Area North

    January, 2021

  • Head Of Region Midlands

    October, 2020