Heather Jackson

Heather Jackson has a diverse work experience spanning across several organizations and positions. Heather currently works as the Director of Governance at Barnsley College since May 2019. Prior to that, they held the role of Company Secretary at Leeds Jewish Welfare Board and LJWB from November 2017. At Real Life Options, they were the Head of HR from November 2015 to June 2016, where they led a team of 10 HR professionals. Before that, they worked as a Compensation and Benefits Specialist at Manheim UK for a short period from August 2015 to October 2015.

Earlier in their career, Heather served as the Director-Operations at The Higher Education Academy from January 2005 to March 2015. During their tenure, they directed various large-scale projects, change programs, and centralization of functions. At Harrogate College, they were the Head of Customer Services from June 2003 to January 2005, and at East Riding College, they served as the Director of Client Services from October 2001 to December 2002, successfully leading a merger and achieving increased student enrolments.

Heather's experience also includes the role of Market Development Manager at Sheffield Hallam University from July 2000 to October 2001, where they implemented a strategic marketing approach and managed a team responsible for marketing departments within the university. At Joseph Priestley College, they worked as a Customer Service Manager from April 1996 to June 2000, where they developed marketing strategies, led a rebranding exercise, and established a commercial training department.

Heather Jackson has a Master's Degree in Education (Leadership & Management) from The Open University, which they received from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Catering Management from the University of Strathclyde, where they studied from 1986 to 1990. In addition to their degrees, they hold a certification as a CIPD Chartered Member from CIPD, without specific information regarding the month or year of attainment.