Sara has a real passion for the historic built environment, having spent a considerable amount of time working within organisations dedicated to preserving heritage. She spent 12 years working at the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) in a number of roles, most recently as Deputy Director and Head of Casework; four years at the National Heritage Lottery Fund as Head of the Historic Environment, and four years as the Chief Executive at Icon. Although having now moved outside of the heritage sector in her professional role, she maintains close ties through voluntary work, including returning to SPAB as a Guardian on their advocacy committee, Trustee of the National Heritage Science Forum, and Chair of Europa Nostra UK.