Meet the experts behind Active IQ
We bring a wealth of industry knowledge and insight, supported by a wider team of experts in vocational and technical education, to develop the Active IQ product portfolio and its wider offer. Together we work with providers, employers and industry partners to develop qualifications that meet the needs of the sector and its employees and support clearly defined career pathways.
Featured experts
Janine Oliver, Director of Products and Standards
Janine leads the strategic development and quality assurance of NCFE's qualification portfolio.
With extensive experience across vocational and technical education, she oversees the standards, governance and product development that underpin qualifications delivered under the Active IQ brand.
Her work helps ensure Active IQ qualifications continue to meet the needs of employers, training providers and learners across the active leisure, fitness and wellbeing sector.
Gemma Wilson, Head of Product and Content Development
Gemma leads teams responsible for the development of qualifications across NCFE's portfolio, including assessments, learning resources and content.
She holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport and Exercise Science and brings almost 20 years' experience across the health and wellbeing sector, having worked within the NHS, private and voluntary sectors. Alongside her professional experience, Gemma spent 18 years at Sunderland A.F.C. Women, including 14 years with the first team.
Gemma combines sector knowledge with extensive experience in qualification and product development. Her work helps ensure qualifications delivered under the Active IQ brand reflect the realities of the workplace and the evolving needs of the sector.
Learn more about NCFE
Active IQ is part of NCFE, one of the UK's leading educational charities and technical and vocational awarding organisations. Together, we support learners, educators and employers through qualifications, skills development and technical education.
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Supporting you every step of the way
Many of our colleagues who currently support Active IQ centres and learners will continue to do so as part of NCFE. Meet the wider teams supporting qualification delivery, quality assurance and customer experience below.
- James Smith, Senior Business Development Manager
- Jessica Vick, Business Development Manager
- Hannah Patrick, Lead Customer Experience
- Lauryn Parker, Customer Support Advisor
- Max Craik, Customer Support Advisor
- Sarah Edney, Customer Support Advisor
- Stephen Weightman, Customer Support Advisor
- Annette Tinkler, Lead EQA and International QA Manager
- Perry Howard, External Quality Assurer
- Shaun Dunphy, External Quality Assurer
- Simon Dutson, External Quality Assurer
- Tom Williams, External Quality Assurer
- Will Mansford, International External Quality Assurer
- Jessica Beverley, Content Solutions Manager
- Kelly Johnson, Content Solutions Developer
- Magdalena Markuszewska, Content Solutions Developer
- Roberto Rodriguez, Content Solutions Developer
- Roy Scott, Content Solutions Developer