Sarah Beresford

Sarah Beresford is an accomplished director-level professional with 19 years of experience in global higher education marketing, recruitment, and collaborative partnerships.

She possesses multi-disciplinary expertise and is known for building loyal, high-performing teams to deliver outstanding results.

With extensive international experience spanning over 50 countries, Sarah has deep intercultural awareness from working in diverse environments.

Her skills include international student recruitment, marketing, transnational education, study abroad, mobility programs, online collaborations, partnership development, stakeholder management, and strategic planning.

Sarah excels in leadership, managing multi-million pound budgets, income generation, and fostering growth in international student recruitment and collaborative income streams.

She has a strong background in consultancy, research, analysis, and creating international strategic plans.

Sarah is a dynamic presenter and training facilitator, contributing to her effective communication skills and engaging personality.

Having studied BA in History and Modern Chinese Studies at the University of Leeds, Sarah has held key positions at prestigious organizations like Pearson, Liverpool John Moores University, The Knowledge Partnership, and University of Birmingham.

Her previous roles include Director at Iron Rice Bowl, International Officer at University of Manchester, and various positions at British Council and NHS Estates.

Passionate about internationalization and driven by challenges, Sarah Beresford is a resilient, strategic thinker with a proven track record of success in the higher education sector.