Amy Stones
About Amy Stones
Amy Stones serves as the Head of Organisational Performance & Accountability at Save the Children UK, where she leads initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness. She holds a Master of Science in Development Management from The Open University and has extensive experience in various roles within the nonprofit sector.
Current Role at Save the Children
Amy Stones serves as the Head of Organisational Performance & Accountability at Save the Children UK. In this role, she leads the organisation's improvement agenda focused on enhancing internal operational effectiveness and efficiency. She collaborates closely with the Board and Executive Leadership Team to implement strategies that drive operational improvements. Additionally, she contributes to the broader transformation agenda within the organisation.
Previous Experience at Save the Children
Prior to her current position, Amy Stones held several roles at Save the Children UK. She worked as the People & Planning Manager for Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns from 2017 to 2018. Before that, she served as the PA to the Director of Campaigns & Communications from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she was the Head of Divisional Operations for Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns from 2018 to 2020. Each of these roles contributed to her expertise in organisational performance.
Education and Qualifications
Amy Stones earned her Master of Science (MSc) in Development Management from The Open University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Sciences from the University of Durham, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background supports her professional focus on organisational performance and accountability.
Experience at Bond UK
Amy Stones worked at Bond UK in various capacities. She served as Operations Manager from 2013 to 2016 and previously as the IF Campaign Grant and MEL Coordinator from 2012 to 2013. Her roles at Bond UK involved managing operations and coordinating grant activities, contributing to her overall expertise in organisational effectiveness.
Project Management Experience
In addition to her roles at Save the Children and Bond UK, Amy Stones has experience in project management. She worked as a Project Manager for the Global Campaign for Education (GCE) on the 1GOAL: Education For All initiative in 2010. She also served as a Project Manager at Traidcraft Exchange from 2010 to 2012. These positions enhanced her skills in managing projects aimed at educational and social development.