Claire Sanford
About Claire Sanford
Claire Sanford serves as the Director of Humanitarian Business Transformation at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive experience in humanitarian roles across various organizations, she has contributed to disaster management and emergency planning in multiple countries.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Claire Sanford serves as the Director of Humanitarian Business Transformation at Save the Children UK. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's efforts in improving humanitarian responses. Based in London, her role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness in delivering humanitarian aid.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian Organizations
Prior to her current role, Claire Sanford worked extensively in various capacities within humanitarian organizations. She was the Head of Humanitarian Technical Unit at Save the Children UK from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she served as the Head of Humanitarian Advisory Services at Save the Children Australia from 2010 to 2013. Her experience also includes roles at the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and Children on the Edge.
Educational Background
Claire Sanford studied at Leeds Beckett University, where she completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership in Organisations from 2019 to 2020. She also attended Coventry University, earning a degree in Development & Health with Disaster Management, focusing on Crisis, Emergency, and Disaster Management from 1998 to 2002.
Early Career in Humanitarian Aid
Claire Sanford began her career in humanitarian aid with various roles at the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) in Sri Lanka, where she worked as a Programme Officer and Project Manager. Her early experience also includes a position as a District Emergency Planning Officer at West Sussex County Council and a Management Advisor at Children on the Edge in East Timor.