Heather Lawless
About Heather Lawless
Heather Lawless is a Humanitarian Operations Officer at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master's Degree in International Relations from The London School of Economics and has extensive experience in humanitarian and political roles.
Work at Save the Children
Heather Lawless has been serving as a Humanitarian Operations Officer at Save the Children UK since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing humanitarian operations and ensuring effective program implementation. Prior to this position, she worked as an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of Global Programmes at Save the Children UK from 2017 to 2019. Her experience within the organization has equipped her with a deep understanding of humanitarian efforts and program management.
Education and Expertise
Heather Lawless earned a Master's Degree in International Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she studied from 2013 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations & Politics from The University of Sheffield, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in international relations, enhancing her expertise in humanitarian operations.
Background
Heather Lawless began her career in the humanitarian sector with various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Parliamentary Assistant for Emily Thornberry MP at the Labour Party from 2009 to 2010. Following this, she served as a Project Assistant at Marine Conservation Cambodia in 2010 and as a Membership Officer at the Political Studies Association (UK) from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she completed an internship at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in 2015.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Heather Lawless has accumulated diverse experience in humanitarian and political sectors. Her role as a Project Assistant at Marine Conservation Cambodia involved supporting project initiatives. As a Membership Officer at the Political Studies Association (UK), she managed member relations and engagement. These positions have contributed to her skills in operations and program management, which she applies in her current role at Save the Children UK.