After graduating from the London School of Economics, Heather Rabbatts was called to the Bar in 1981. From 1987, when she first joined local government, she held a variety of senior positions, culminating in her appointment, in 1995, to the role of Chief Executive of the London Borough of Lambeth.
Her previous roles include: Head of Education at Channel 4; a Governor of the BBC; a Trustee of the British Council; a Governor of the London School of Economics; a Non-Executive Director of the Bank of England.
She is currently on the Board of the UK Film Council.
Heather is now enjoying the challenges involved in her role as Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of Millwall FC.
She was awarded the CBE in the 2000 New Year Honours.