Sarah Jamieson
Liverpool,UK
Summary
Project Manager with extensive experience in programme management focused on social investment and community development. Proven ability to implement sustainable solutions that enhance community living standards. Committed to openness, integrity, and continuous learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Energy Resilience Fund Project Manager
Key Fund Investments
Sheffield, UK
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Led complex £5M fund to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact of community organisations.
- Advised on £25M successor fund, focusing on design and process improvement.
- Assessed project viability through review of building energy audits and technical proposals.
- Managed all stakeholder relationships with funders, delivery partners and suppliers to ensure compliance and effective communication.
- Investment management- supporting applicants through application processes, assessing project viability and presenting applications to panel.
- Negotiated funding parameters and extensions to optimise financial resources.
- Developed project plans for efficient execution and delivery of objectives.
- Streamlined processes using lean methodologies to significantly enhance operational efficiency.
- Upskilling in Retrofit- course design consultation for social investment and community development sector
- Budget management
Programme Manager
Power to Change
London, UK
12.2018 - 10.2023
- Facilitated growth of UK community business peer network through Peer Broker programme management and coordination
- M&S business award partnership- Programme management, overseeing budget, stakeholder management and leading evaluation processes.
- Community Business Fund- Monitored 'at risk' grantees and led on contingency referrals and variations on large scale capital projects
- Coordinated leadership programme for community leaders facing barriers to traditional training.
- Designed and delivered application processes, assessments, and due diligence processes for grant applications.
- Oversaw logistics, event coordination, budgeting, and participant user journey design for several programmes.
- Evaluated data and managed evaluation partner relationships to enhance learning outcomes.
- Assessment of supplier bids for service delivery.
- Object design on salesforce.
Enterprise Department Project Coordinator
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, UK
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated projects across all curricula and non-curricular activities within Enterprise department.
- Served as project organiser for Techstars Startup Weekend.
- Managed KAIST Enterprise Summer School, overseeing partnerships, logistics, speaker bookings, and budget.
- Managed ‘Transforming Society’ Summer School for Singaporean students, handling logistics and budgeting.
- Administered co-working space for graduate start-ups, mentoring student interns.
- Identified and facilitated industry placements for international students, ensuring smooth coordination.
- Collected and analysed data using Salesforce and MS Access to inform decisions.
- Executed event management for Learning and Teaching Conference.
Postgraduate Coordinator
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, UK
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Coordinated support and administration for all postgraduate courses in Chemistry Department.
- Processed applications for PhD and MSc programmes efficiently.
- Handled admission enquiries to ensure timely responses.
- Monitored attendance using SAM system, preparing for UKVI audits.
- Conducted data analysis for Research and Innovation, Admissions, and Finance departments.
- Maintained accurate student records to support academic integrity.
- Managed timetabling and room bookings for lectures and talks.
- Facilitated thesis submissions and contributed as a Postgraduate School Committee member.
Senior Administrator
Walkley Primary School
Sheffield, UK
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Served as primary contact for parents and visitors, addressing enquiries through multiple channels.
- Monitored attendance using SIMS database to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with SENCO on attendance tracking and safeguarding matters.
- Maintained comprehensive student records to support academic progress.
- Coordinated school diary and scheduled appointments for senior staff members.
- Executed general office duties, demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Education
Oxford Climate Emergency Programme Certificate -
University of Oxford, Saïd Business School
01.2021 - 07.2021
Prince 2 AGILE Practitioner Course - Project Managment
The Knowledge Academy
Carbon Literacy certificate -
The Carbon Literacy Project
12.2021 - 12.2021
BA - International Development
University of East Anglia
Norwich, Norfolk 01.2005 - 01.2008
A-levels - English, General studies, Politics
St John Rigby 6th form college
Orrell, Lancashire 01.1999 - 01.2001
G.C.S.E - 10 (A-C) Including Maths and English
St Bede’s R.C High school
Ormskirk, Lancashire 01.1994 - 01.1995
Other
- Worked with Project Trust in Malawi, East Africa on a one-year voluntary placement supporting vulnerable children.
- Volunteer for several local community groups focused on making my local community a better place to be, including planting groups and beach clean ups.
- A passion for nature and all things outdoor
Timeline
Energy Resilience Fund Project Manager
Key Fund Investments
10.2023 - 05.2025
Carbon Literacy certificate -
The Carbon Literacy Project
12.2021 - 12.2021
Oxford Climate Emergency Programme Certificate -
University of Oxford, Saïd Business School
01.2021 - 07.2021
Programme Manager
Power to Change
12.2018 - 10.2023
Enterprise Department Project Coordinator
The University of Sheffield
04.2017 - 01.2019
Postgraduate Coordinator
The University of Sheffield
04.2015 - 04.2017
Senior Administrator
Walkley Primary School
02.2013 - 04.2015
BA - International Development
University of East Anglia
01.2005 - 01.2008
A-levels - English, General studies, Politics
St John Rigby 6th form college
01.1999 - 01.2001
G.C.S.E - 10 (A-C) Including Maths and English
St Bede’s R.C High school
01.1994 - 01.1995
Prince 2 AGILE Practitioner Course - Project Managment
The Knowledge Academy
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