Sarah Murray
About Sarah Murray
Sarah Murray serves as Principal of Public Policy at Ofcom, bringing extensive experience in international relations and public policy. She has held various roles in government and regulatory bodies, including leadership positions at the Department for Exiting the European Union and Ofcom.
Work at Ofcom
Sarah Murray has held multiple positions at Ofcom, contributing significantly to the organization's public policy and international affairs. She began her tenure as an International Policy Advisor from 2004 to 2006. Following this role, she served as Senior International Policy Advisor (EU) from 2006 to 2012, focusing on EU-related policy matters. Murray transitioned to the role of International Affairs Manager from 2012 to 2013, where she managed international relations. From 2013 to 2018, she was the Head of EU Spectrum Policy, overseeing spectrum management issues related to the EU. Since 2019, she has been serving as Principal, Public Policy, where she continues to influence public policy strategies.
Experience at the Department for Exiting the European Union
Murray worked at the Department for Exiting the European Union in various capacities. She served as Head of Strategy, Analysis and Planning (Near Neighbours) from 2018 to 2019, where she focused on strategic planning related to neighboring countries. In 2019, she briefly held the position of Acting Deputy Director, Near Neighbours for four months. Her experience in this department contributed to her understanding of the complexities surrounding the UK's exit from the EU.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Murray studied at Swansea University, where she completed her MScEcon in International Relations from 1997 to 1999. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in international policy and relations, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles within government and regulatory bodies.
Background in Policy Development
Before her extensive career at Ofcom and the Department for Exiting the European Union, Sarah Murray worked as a Policy Assistant at PACT from 2004 to 2005. This early experience in policy development laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in international policy and public affairs, enabling her to build a comprehensive understanding of the policy landscape.