Council member

Sarah Judson

Sarah Judson

Sarah is an alum of Durham University, where she studied Geological Sciences.

She is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

After qualifying as an accountant with Grant Thornton, Sarah has held many roles within industry and has a strong background in the PFI sector, working for both John Laing and University Partnership programmes in London where she was responsible for the operational running of over 30 SPVs (Special Purpose Companies).

She moved across into the education sector and spent several years working for Durham University working with external funders and private sector partners to secure long-term financing solutions for the development of additional student accommodation and the academic estate.

Sarah joined the Leadership team of east Durham College in February 2021. As Vice Principal for Finance and Business Planning, Sarah is responsible for the College’s financial, commercial and environmental sustainability, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the organisation is able to respond to strategic and collaborative opportunities as they arise. She is also responsible for estates and facilities and technical services ensuring that the staff and students enjoy high quality, industry standard resources and facilities.

In her spare time Sarah enjoys volunteering as Treasurer for Durham City Aquatics Swim Club as well as giving up her time as a qualified swimming official travelling to competitions across the North of England. She is married with two children.

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