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Founded in 2017 as a student-led blog, The Land Collective began as a platform where students could explore, learn, and share insights about the built environment. What started as a space for curiosity and conversation has since evolved into a award-winning social mobility organisation.
Today, we are dedicated to creating equitable opportunities in real estate for young people from under-represented backgrounds. Our mission is to break down barriers, open doors, and reshape the industry to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves.
At The Land Collective, we provide access to the skills, networks, and career opportunities that empower young people to thrive. Through targeted programmes, long-term engagement, and partnerships with leading industry firms, we address the root causes of exclusion in the built environment sector. We are not just placing young people into jobs. We are transforming the sector from within, ensuring it becomes a space where everyone has the chance to succeed.
All of our work and impact at The Land Collective is grounded in these values and principles.
Our programmes create clear pathways for young people to access and thrive in the industry, regardless of their background.
We have built supportive environments where young people can learn, grow, and connect with peers and industry professionals.
By questioning established norms and traditional pathways into real estate, we push the industry to think differently about talent, potential, and success.
By looking beyond traditional metrics and privileged experiences, we spot and nurture future leaders who might otherwise be overlooked.
Born and raised in Harrow, North West London, Sarah is passionate about advancing social impact, championing DEI, and supporting young people’s career growth. Through her work, she’s driven to build a real estate industry that values talent from all backgrounds and builds a brighter, more inclusive future.
With a commitment to lasting impact, Sarah has led The Land Collective in forming partnerships with top employers and introducing built environment careers in more than 20 schools and universities across the UK. She regularly speaks at conferences and universities, sharing her insights on social mobility, early talent, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her approach emphasises thoughtful, long-term development to help young people from all walks of life find success and belonging in the industry.
Sarah’s contributions extend beyond The Land Collective; she serves on the advisory boards for the University of Nottingham’s School of Humanities, where she supports employability and curriculum initiatives, and Hillbreak, an ESG consultancy. Additionally, she is a trustee for Making Me, a charity focused on emotional literacy for primary-aged children.
Before The Land Collective, Sarah gained valuable experience as an Surveyor in retail sector, supporting with the management of property portfolios and optimising financial performance. A graduate of the University of Nottingham, where she was honored as Alumni of the Year in 2017, she also holds an MSc in Real Estate from the University College of Estate Management.
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Aviva Investors
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
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