The appointment commences on 1 August 2020 and is a
5-year posting. She will replace Martin Temple at the
conclusion of his term.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Thérèse Coffey
said:
I’m pleased to welcome Sarah to this important role and
look forward to working with her.
Her insight and experience will be huge assets as we
work to safely resume everyday life across the country,
helping to build confidence within business and workers
as we get Britain back into work.
I would also like to thank Martin for his dedication
throughout his service over the last five years.
said:
As we move out of the nationwide lockdown and learn to
live with Covid 19, the role of the HSE has never been
more critical. I am looking forward to working with the
HSE
non executive and executive leadership team, tackling
the challenges, building on the strengths of the
organisation and working in partnership with employers,
unions, trade associations, professional bodies,
academics and others, enabling Great Britain to work
safely and well.
About
was
Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions
from November 2017 to March 2019. She was Parliamentary
Under Secretary of State at the Home Office from 17 July
2016 to 9 November 2017. She was elected Conservative MP
for Truro and Falmouth in May 2010. Sarah served as
Assistant Government Whip from May 2015 until July 2016.
Sarah was previously a councillor on Merton Council.
During her time in Wimbledon, she served as the head of
Friends of Cannizaro Park.
She has served on a wide range of boards and is currently
a Non-Executive Director of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals
NHS Trust. Sarah was a marketing officer for IBIS,
Citibank and American Express. After working for American
Express for 4 years she became Director of Age Concern
England. Sarah is also Founder and Initial Director of
the International Longevity Centre.
