Sarah Blackwell

Sarah Blackwell is an experienced professional in the events and tourism sector, currently serving as Business Manager at Historic Environment Scotland since October 2018, where responsibilities include delivering a high-quality visitor experience across 345 sites and managing operational elements like the Directorate Plan and Risk Register. Previously, Sarah held roles such as General Manager at Licketyspit Limited, leading operational management for an early years theatre company, and Events Manager at EventScotland, focusing on the National Events Strategy and managing various events. Additional experience includes positions at the Edinburgh International Science Festival and Edinburgh International Book Festival, alongside academic credentials comprising a Master of Science in International Event and Festival Management from Edinburgh Napier University and a BA (Hons) in Arts Management from the University of Leeds.