Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, Julie provides executive leadership to a portfolio of 4 directorates and works closely with the SDVC, the URS and the Executive Deans. Her key responsibilities include:
- Executive Leadership of the Directorates of Finance, Human Resources, Estates & Facilities and Technology & Information Services
- Attendance at Finance Committee, Audit Committee and the Board of Governors
- Leadership of specific projects of strategic importance to the University including Subsidiary Review and Pensions Review
- Co-sponsor of the Professional Services Transformation Programme
- Chair of major capital project boards
Julie is a qualified accountant and fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Prior to Joining Plymouth in September 2024, Julie was Director of Finance at the University of Southampton where she ran the Finance, Planning & Analytics department and before that had a 15-year career in financial services. Whilst at Southampton, Julie successfully delivered a £300m public bond and implemented an investment strategy which aligned to the environmental sustainability goals of the institution. Outside of work Julie is a keen writer, having completed her Masters in Creative Writing from The Open University in 2018.