Sarah Hannam Deeming
About Sarah Hannam Deeming
Sarah Hannam Deeming serves as the Safeguarding Compliance Manager at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master's degree in Geopolitics and Security and is currently a PhD candidate at Royal Holloway, University of London, focusing on identity in fractured states.
Work at Save the Children
Sarah Hannam Deeming has served as the Safeguarding Compliance Manager at Save the Children UK since 2020. In this role, she manages compliance with safeguarding processes and procedures across the organization. She works closely with key stakeholders to ensure adherence to Save the Children UK's safeguarding framework and the requirements set by donors. Additionally, she has redeveloped the organization's Safeguarding Policy and Whistleblowing Policy to enhance the safeguarding measures in place.
Education and Expertise
Sarah studied at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honours in Geography, Politics, and International Relations from 2012 to 2015. She continued her education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science (MSc) in Geopolitics and Security in 2016. Sarah is currently a PhD candidate at Royal Holloway, focusing her research on the concept of identity within fractured states, particularly in relation to Cyprus.
Background
Sarah's early education included A-Levels in Geography (B), Dance (B), and Art: Textiles (A*), which she completed at Peter Symonds from 2010 to 2013. Her professional experience includes various roles in organizations focused on international development and education, including positions at FareShare UK, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, and Royal Holloway, University of London.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Sarah held several positions that contributed to her expertise in safeguarding and compliance. She worked as a Project Coordinator at FareShare UK for 10 months in 2017, and as an International Licensing and Programme Officer at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Researcher at Royal Holloway in 2014 and as an Events & Operations Intern at the Aid & International Development Forum in 2015.