Heather Venis

Heather Venis is a Principal Consultant at Awarding First, where they provide freelance support to awarding organizations, drawing on over 25 years of experience in education and qualifications consulting. Heather has a strong background in developing qualifications, leading quality assurance teams, and managing compliance projects across various sectors internationally. They previously served as Director of Education at the Institute of Financial Accountants, achieving Ofqual awarding organization status and improving quality standards. Heather's earlier roles include significant positions at ICSA and ACCA, among others, showcasing a proven track record in organizational development and change management. They hold a BA Hons in Humanities from the University of Greenwich.