Claire Telfer
About Claire Telfer
Claire Telfer serves as the Head of Scotland at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2018. With a strong background in policy and advocacy, she has worked in various roles within Save the Children UK and other organizations focused on children's rights.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Claire Telfer has served as the Head of Scotland at Save the Children UK since 2018. In this role, she oversees the organization's initiatives and strategies aimed at improving the lives of children in Scotland. Her leadership focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by children in the region, ensuring that their voices are heard in policy discussions.
Previous Positions at Save the Children UK
Before her current role, Claire held several positions at Save the Children UK. She was the Head of Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns for the Devolved Nations from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, she served as the Policy & Advocacy Manager for Scotland from 2010 to 2013 and as the Policy and Parliamentary Officer for Scotland from 2005 to 2010. These roles involved developing and implementing policies that support children's rights and welfare.
Experience at Children in Scotland
Claire worked as a Policy Officer at Children in Scotland from 2002 to 2005. In this capacity, she contributed to the development of policies that impact children's services and rights in Scotland, collaborating with various stakeholders to promote effective advocacy for children's issues.
Educational Background
Claire Telfer holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Social and Economic History from the University of Glasgow, which she completed from 1995 to 1999. She also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Policy Studies from The University of Edinburgh, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in policy and advocacy.
Board Trustee Experience
From 2011 to 2018, Claire served as a Board Trustee for Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights). In this role, she contributed to the governance and strategic direction of the organization, which focuses on promoting children's rights in Scotland through advocacy and collaboration with various stakeholders.