Laura Louise Fairley
About Laura Louise Fairley
Laura Louise Fairley is a Senior Manager for Accountability at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in humanitarian and educational sectors, having held various roles at organizations including the OECD, British Red Cross, and Oxfam.
Current Role at Save the Children
Laura Louise Fairley serves as the Senior Manager for Accountability at Save the Children UK. In this role, she has been instrumental in promoting transparency and accountability within the organization. She has led initiatives such as the Environmental Champions group, which focuses on integrating climate crisis considerations into the organization's strategy and operations. Additionally, she has managed the annual report for Save the Children UK, which received high commendation at the PWC Building Public Trust Awards.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian Organizations
Fairley has extensive experience in various humanitarian organizations. She worked at the British Red Cross in multiple roles, including Haiti Recovery Programme Officer and Disaster Response Officer. Her tenure at Oxfam as an International Logistics Officer further contributed to her expertise in humanitarian logistics. Additionally, she served as a Health Programme Logistician and Financial Administrator at Médecins du Monde in India, enhancing her international operational skills.
Education and Academic Background
Laura Louise Fairley studied at Cardiff University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from 2004 to 2008. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in economic principles, which she applies in her professional roles, particularly in accountability and project management within the humanitarian sector.
Contributions to Policy and Governance
Fairley has actively participated in policy reform and governance initiatives. She was a member and lead in the Stronger Workplace Culture Project's Representative Advisory Group, contributing to the development of policies aimed at improving workplace culture. Additionally, she successfully advocated for an increase in paternity leave at Save the Children UK, demonstrating her commitment to employee welfare.
Roles in International Projects
In her career, Fairley has held various roles in international projects. She worked as a Project Coordinator at the International Prevention Research Institute (iPRI) in France and provided support for the Education 2030 project at OECD - OCDE in Paris. These experiences have equipped her with valuable skills in managing international initiatives and collaborating across diverse teams.