Rachel Parkin
About Rachel Parkin
Rachel Parkin serves as the Head of North of England at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2020. Her previous roles include various leadership positions at Save the Children UK and Teach First, as well as experience in monitoring and information at Pobal.
Current Role at Save the Children
Rachel Parkin serves as the Head of North of England at Save the Children UK. She has held this position since 2020, operating from Manchester, England. In this role, she oversees initiatives and programs aimed at improving the welfare of children in the northern regions of England.
Previous Experience at Save the Children
Prior to her current role, Rachel Parkin worked at Save the Children UK in various capacities. She was the Head of Quality, Learning & Improvement from 2017 to 2018 and the Head of Performance & Operations for UK Programmes from 2018 to 2020. Her roles involved enhancing program quality and operational performance within the organization.
Professional Background
Rachel Parkin has a diverse professional background in the non-profit sector. She worked at Teach First as Head of Research, Evaluation & Impact from 2015 to 2017, and held multiple roles there, including Associate Director of Evaluation & Impact and Manager of Evaluation and Impact. She also served as Impact Manager at Mencap in 2013 and has experience as a Monitoring and Information Officer at Pobal from 2007 to 2010.
Educational Qualifications
Rachel Parkin holds a Master's degree in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from SOAS, completed in 2005. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Classical Studies from the University of Exeter, which she completed in 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in research and evaluation within the non-profit sector.
Board Membership and Community Involvement
Rachel Parkin was a member of the Board of Trustees at The Hackney Pirates from 2015 to 2021. This role involved governance and strategic oversight for the organization, which focuses on supporting young people in developing literacy and life skills.