Sarah Dalziell-Clout

Sarah was an exceptional fit for our team. She joined us to backfill the role of a member of the team who was working fulltime on a strategic project. We frequently had to remind ourselves that, sadly, Sarah wasn't a permanent member of the team. When her contract ended (after many extensions), I had colleagues across the business come to me aghast that I hadn't managed to keep her with us forever! Sarah brought a pragmatic, solutions-based approach to her work. Her experience advising on large, complex IT contracts was invaluable. Sarah's work was always of exceptional quality, delivered in a timely and easy-going manner. She is extremely astute and can spot those issues that need a broader conversation, and those which require a more low-key, risk-based response. She was "one of us" through the vicissitudes of Covid lockdowns and beyond.

Sarah joined our team remotely and I really appreciate the work that she put in to support us at a very busy time. She worked well independently, in what was difficult circumstances to operate in. She was able to ease the pressure which was brilliant.

We brought Sarah on board to help manage work loads at a busy time for the organisation. She quickly gained a reputation internally for her practical approach, her efficiency and the quality of her work. Her previous experience – both from a legal perspective, as well as her time spent as a high performance director for Equestrian New Zealand – have made her a huge asset from day one, ensuring that her advice is well tailored to our sector. She’s a great sounding board and a lovely person to have on the team, which is why we’ve been thrilled to be able to extend her contract more than once. Working remotely has proved no barrier to providing the support we need.