Sarah House
About Sarah House
Sarah House serves as the Senior Manager of New Business Development at Mind, a position she has held since 2017. Her previous experience includes roles at Shelter UK, Matalan, Ted Baker, Harrods, and Britannia Building Society.
Current Role at Mind
Sarah House has been serving as the Senior Manager of New Business Development at Mind since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities to support the organization's mission. Her experience in business development and partnerships contributes to Mind's strategic goals and outreach efforts.
Previous Experience at Shelter UK
Prior to her role at Mind, Sarah worked at Shelter UK, where she held two positions. She served as New Partnerships Manager for six months in 2017, following her tenure as New Partnerships Executive from 2014 to 2016. In these roles, she focused on building partnerships to enhance Shelter's capabilities in addressing housing issues.
Career Background in Retail
Sarah has a strong background in retail, having worked at Harrods for six years as an Assistant Buyer and later as a Senior Buyers Assistant. She also gained experience as a Trainee Buyer Intern at Matalan and as a Sales Assistant at Ted Baker. These roles provided her with insights into retail operations and buyer responsibilities.
Educational Background
Sarah House studied at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Fashion Buying for Retail. Her education provided her with foundational knowledge in both fashion and retail management, which she has applied throughout her career.
Early Career Experience
Sarah began her professional journey as a Member Advisor at Britannia Building Society, where she worked for two years. This early experience in customer service and advisory roles laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in retail and business development.