Sarah Ali

Experienced Project Coordinator with 6+ years of delivering complex projects, managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, and ensuring smooth operational execution. I am now transitioning into the Saudi real estate sector, having recently obtained my Saudi Real Estate Brokerage (FAL) license, and bring an up-to-date understanding of the local market, regulations, and cultural context. I am particularly focused on supporting foreign buyers and investors as new opportunities open in the Kingdom, drawing on my project management background, client-facing experience, and end-to-end coordination skills.

Fluent in English, Arabic, and Urdu, I combine strong relationship-building abilities with a people-centered approach to attract, qualify, and guide international clients. Skilled at using digital media and marketing channels to promote property opportunities and successfully attract foreign buyer interest.

Project Manager (OET Programme) - New Citizens Gateway - London, UK

(2024-12 - 2025-08)

• Managed end-to-end delivery of a multi-stakeholder programme, overseeing planning, execution, compliance, and reporting.
• Acted as primary client and stakeholder contact, building trust, managing expectations, and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Coordinated timelines, documentation, and third-party partners—experience directly transferable to property transactions and deal pipelines.
• Strengthened negotiation, client advisory, and relationship management capabilities relevant to brokerage environments.

Programme & Operations Manager - New Citizens Gateway - London, UK

(2022-06 - 2022-11)

• Led operational delivery of multiple concurrent projects, managing teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Maintained strong client relationships, ensuring service quality, retention, and satisfaction.
• Developed structured processes and reporting mechanisms applicable to real estate operations and compliance.

Project & Stakeholder Coordinator - New Citizens Gateway - London, UK

(2022-03 - 2022-07)

• Coordinated housing-related services and managed diverse client portfolios.
• Delivered client engagement initiatives, workshops, and briefings—skills aligned with buyer presentations and property viewings.
• Liaised with multiple agencies, ensuring smooth coordination and client confidence.

Community Projects Coordinator - Community Barnet - London, UK

(2020-04 - 2021-07)

• Managed large-scale, fast-paced projects with high public engagement.
• Oversaw logistics, stakeholder communication, and service delivery.
• Built resilience, client empathy, and service excellence—key strengths in high-touch real estate advisory roles.

ESL Coordinator & Instructor - King AbdulAziz University - Jeddah

(2012 - 2015)

Research Assistant - King’s College - London

Teaching Assistant - University of Oxford - Oxford

Administrative Support - University of Oxford & TIEC - Oxford & Jeddah

MA - Linguistics - UCL, University of London, UK

BA - English Literature & Linguistics - King AbdulAziz University, Saudi Arabia