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 (the Institute of Conservation). Although she moved into a professional role outside of the heritage sector in 2023 – joining the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) as Chief Executive, she maintains close ties through voluntary work, as a SPAB Guardian, sitting on the advocacy committee, and as a trustee of the Turn End Trust.