Sadia Sajid
About Sadia Sajid
Sadia Sajid is a Strategy Design Executive and Freelance Fundraising Professional based in the United Kingdom. With a strong background in fundraising and event coordination, she has worked with organizations such as Islamic Relief UK and currently contributes to The Scouts while engaging in various outdoor activities.
Current Role at The Scouts
Sadia Sajid serves as a Strategy Design Executive at The Scouts, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on strategic initiatives that enhance the organization's mission and outreach. Her work involves developing innovative strategies that align with the goals of The Scouts, contributing to the organization's growth and effectiveness in engaging youth.
Freelance Fundraising Professional Experience
Since 2019, Sadia has been self-employed as a Freelance Fundraising Professional in the United Kingdom. In this capacity, she utilizes her extensive experience in fundraising to support various initiatives. Her work includes planning and executing fundraising events, as well as collaborating with organizations to enhance their fundraising strategies.
Educational Background
Sadia Sajid has a diverse educational background. She studied at Fulwood High School, where she achieved 10 GCSEs from 1995 to 2000. She then attended Preston College, earning 4 A Levels from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, she completed a BA (Hons) in History with Sociology at The Manchester Metropolitan University and an MA in Muslim Youth Work at the University of Chester. She also obtained a PTLLS qualification from Ascentis/Preston College.
Previous Work at Islamic Relief UK
Sadia worked at Islamic Relief UK in various roles. From 2014 to 2016, she served as the Community Fundraising and Volunteering Officer, followed by her position as the National Events & Challenges Coordinator from 2016 to 2018. In these roles, she coordinated fundraising events and community engagement initiatives, contributing to the organization's mission of humanitarian support.
Outdoor and Volunteer Activities
Sadia engages in various outdoor activities, including trekking across glaciers in Pakistan and summiting notable peaks such as Mt Toubkal and Mt Kilimanjaro. She completed a 250km cycling challenge across Andalusia. Additionally, she volunteers as a female Muslim chaplain for the Prison service, demonstrating her commitment to community service and support.