JULIET GRACE SANDERS
Gateshead,Tyne and Wear
Summary
inspirational charity founder with expertise in strategy and growth, process design and implementation, and team management. Demonstrates strong skills in administration, training development and delivery, and data analysis and reporting. Known for excellent written and verbal communication, financial literacy, and proficiency as a Microsoft Office Specialist. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and foster continuous improvement.
Visionary and strategic thinker with proven ability to lead and inspire teams, combining exceptional communication skills with strong business acumen. Experienced in project management and financial planning, delivering innovative solutions and driving growth.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work history
Founder and CEO
Feeding Families
Blaydon, Gateshead
2019.06 - 2025.12
- Founder and former CEO of the largest independent food insecurity charity in North East England, building it from scratch to a £1m charity in 6 years. Used challenging life and work experience to craft an innovative and unique solution to one of the complex strands of poverty, impacting by delivering over a million items of food and toiletries to over 44,000 households in a year.
- Working strategically in partnership with over 300 other charities, schools and statutory organisations, this innovative approach has reached those who were not able to access food banks.
Continuous Improvement Facilitator
NECS (NHS)
Durham
2014.12 - 2019.05
- Facilitating creative solutions to complex problems. designing clinical pathways and leading transformational change using Lean methodology. Managing projects and presenting results at Board level, including identifying and delivering cost savings of £250k on internal meetings. Designing and delivering training programmes (modules include Induction, Process Mapping and Data Collection and Analysis). Writing newsletters, surveys, reports and documentation.
Service Improvement and Business Development
NHS
Tyne and Wear
2009.09 - 2014.12
- Leading improvements and organising business structures in an NHS environment. Delivering cost reduction, improved quality and patient safety. Collection and analysis of raw data to be used to evidence current state and monitor improvement.
- Finalist in national Lean Healthcare Awards 2014
Office Manager
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
2008.08 - 2009.08
- Managed an administrative team of 10, delivering support to a school of 8,000 students. Handling recruitment and HR issues. Developed new working practices to improve efficiency and service.
Mortgage Adviser
2mTrust
Newcastle upon Tyne
2006.05 - 2008.08
- Produced accurate documentation promptly, minimising delays in the lending process. Offered comprehensive support to clients with complex mortgage queries. Simplified complex financial terms for better client understanding. Built strong relationships with lenders to negotiate favourable deals for clients.
Executive Assistant to the Finance Director
Durham University
2001.10 - 2006.03
PA to the Finance Director
Tarmac
Birtley
1999.09 - 2001.10
- Personal Assistant to the Finance Director
Conference and Office Manager
The CastleGate
Newcastle upon Tyne
1994.11 - 1999.09
Director
Masterpiece Theatre Company
Newcastle upon Tyne
1989.03 - 1997.09
Admissions Officer/PA
Emmanuel College
Gateshead
1992.09 - 1994.10
Secretary
Emmanuel Church
Durham, Durham
1990.09 - 1991.08
Education
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Management - Management
Durham University
DurhamAssociate Degree - Ministering Arts: Mime and Theology
CI University
Santa Rosa, USASkills
- Strategy and growth
- Process design and implementation
- Team management
- Administration
- Training development and delivery
- Data analysis and reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Financial literacy
- Microsoft Office Specialist qualified
Accomplishments
Woman of the Year Community Champion (2022)
North East Charity Leader of the Year (Highly Commended) 2023
Enterprise Vision Awards Inspirational Woman 2024
North East Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Female of the Year 2024
Northern Power Women Person of Purpose 2025.
Timeline
Founder and CEO
Feeding Families
2019.06 - 2025.12
Continuous Improvement Facilitator
NECS (NHS)
2014.12 - 2019.05
Service Improvement and Business Development
NHS
2009.09 - 2014.12
Office Manager
Northumbria University
2008.08 - 2009.08
Mortgage Adviser
2mTrust
2006.05 - 2008.08
Executive Assistant to the Finance Director
Durham University
2001.10 - 2006.03
PA to the Finance Director
Tarmac
1999.09 - 2001.10
Conference and Office Manager
The CastleGate
1994.11 - 1999.09
Admissions Officer/PA
Emmanuel College
1992.09 - 1994.10
Secretary
Emmanuel Church
1990.09 - 1991.08
Director
Masterpiece Theatre Company
1989.03 - 1997.09
Associate Degree - Ministering Arts: Mime and Theology
CI University
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Management - Management
Durham University