Katie Searles
About Katie Searles
Katie Searles is a Senior Regional Corporate Manager currently working at Save the Children in London. She has a background in fundraising and project management, with previous roles at Marie Curie UK and Tyneside Cinema.
Work at Save the Children
Katie Searles has been serving as the Senior Regional Corporate Manager at Save the Children since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing corporate partnerships and developing strategies to enhance fundraising efforts. Her work focuses on building relationships with corporate entities to support Save the Children's mission of improving children's lives globally. This position builds on her extensive experience in fundraising and partnerships within the non-profit sector.
Current Role at Tyneside Cinema
Since 2018, Katie Searles has held the position of Development Manager at Tyneside Cinema. In this capacity, she oversees development initiatives and fundraising activities to support the cinema's operations and community engagement programs. Her role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to secure funding and enhance the cinema's outreach efforts.
Previous Experience at Marie Curie UK
Katie Searles worked at Marie Curie UK in various roles from 2013 to 2018. She began as a Senior Community Fundraiser, where she focused on community engagement and fundraising activities for four years. She then transitioned to the role of Partnerships Manager for five months, followed by a position as Senior Partnerships Manager for eight months. Throughout her tenure, she contributed to the organization's fundraising strategies and partnership development.
Education and Expertise
Katie Searles earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Liverpool, completing her studies from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in communication and organizational skills, which she has applied throughout her career in the non-profit sector.
Early Career Background
Before her roles at Marie Curie UK, Katie Searles worked in various positions that contributed to her professional development. She served as an Administrative Assistant at the International Primary Care Respiratory Group from 2010 to 2012. She also worked as a Project Coordinator at Read International for one year in 2010. Additionally, she was the Office and Projects Manager at Marketwise for one year from 2012 to 2013. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in fundraising and development.