Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones is a versatile professional with a rich background in historic venue management, large-scale outdoor event and festival project management, affordable housing development project management, accounting practices, and HR practices.

Currently serving as the Events Manager at the prestigious Bodleian Libraries, Sarah's expertise spans event and festival project management, including her role as Manager Curator for Abbey Buildings in Abingdon and her involvement in establishing Oxfringe, Oxford's fringe festival. She also has extensive experience in large-scale outdoor event management for the Oxford City Council.

With over five years of experience as an affordable housing specialist, Sarah has managed housing development projects, worked in Local Authority housing enabling, served as an HA Company Secretary, and held various roles at the Housing Corporation.

Sarah is also a proficient HR and Equality and Diversity specialist, having served as the Athena SWAN Coordinator for two Oxford University Medical Research Departments, focusing on best practices and inclusivity.

In addition to her housing and event management roles, Sarah has honed her budgeting and accounting skills through her involvement in festival management and her tenure as the Treasurer for St Michael at the Northgate Church in Oxford.

Furthermore, Sarah is an experienced English Tutor and a qualified Secondary English Teacher, reflecting her commitment to education and literacy.

Sarah's educational background includes a diverse range of studies, with a MA in Public & Social Administration (Housing) from Brunel University, a PCGE in Secondary English Teaching from The Open University, a MA in English from Oxford Brookes University, and a BA in Philosophy from Bristol University.

Her extensive professional journey includes roles such as Events Manager at The Bodleian Libraries, Manager Curator at Abbey Buildings & Unicorn Theatre, Friends of Abingdon, Producer at Abingdon Passion Play, and Treasurer/Administrator at St Michael at the Northgate Church in Oxford.

Sarah has also contributed to organizations like Catalyst Housing Limited, the University of Oxford, Oxford City Council, and various local councils and housing associations, showcasing her commitment to community engagement and development.

With a diverse set of skills and experiences, Sarah Jones embodies a professional who excels in various fields, from event management to housing development and education.