Julia Elliman
Petersfield,Hampshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in communication, relationship building, and organizational efficiency. Proven administrative skills combined with financial acumen and IT proficiency lead to consistent results. Collaborative team member known for adaptability, energy and clear commitment to community.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Engagement and Communications (60 days PA)
Maritime Reserves
Portsmouth
04.2025 - Current
- Directed Maritime Reserve Engagement activities with employers, government, and public stakeholders.
- Managed comprehensive social media and corporate internal communications for Reserves.
- Oversaw performance of part-time regional hybrid team to improve effectiveness across diverse backgrounds.
- Prioritised and monitored £150,000 budget for engagement activities and personnel expenses.
- Provided accurate policy guidance and timely advice to stakeholders.
- Executed short-notice tasks within strict deadlines through strong interpersonal skills.
School Governor
Sheet Primary School
Sheet
09.2025 - Current
- Actively participated on Governing Body (previously Chair), now in second term, demonstrating wide ranging governance expertise.
- Provided empathetic leadership for Head Teacher Performance Management process, and as recruiting panel member.
- Organised and documented training sessions while offering guidance to governing body, as Training Governor.
- Successfully navigated complex personnel issues, strengthening relationships among school, parents, staff and local community.
Captain, Royal Navy
Royal Navy
Various
09.1997 - 04.2025
- Delivered diverse roles over 28 years, emphasising training and communication.
- Engaged effectively with various cultures through international postings, showcasing diplomatic skills.
- Refined teamwork abilities under pressure during seagoing service in challenging conditions.
- Provided staff support to multidisciplinary teams within Ministry of Defence, including risk management.
- Analysed evidence and produced reports for meetings, created agendas, circulated documents and tracked actions.
- Led training initiatives focused on personal development for personnel.
- Facilitated communication across government and services to achieve coherent outcomes.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Cranfield University
Milton Keynes 09.2010 - 06.2012
BSc Physics -
Leicester University
Leicester 09.1989 - 07.1992
Additional Training
Skills
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Organizational efficiency
- Administrative expertise
- Analytical skills
- Financial acumen
- IT proficiency
- Problem-solving
Languages
French
Advanced
Spanish
Beginner
Certification
Full Driving Licence
Affiliations
- Community support to Sheet School and Churcher's College.
- Music, in particular playing the piano
- Sailing
- Gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Governor
Sheet Primary School
09.2025 - Current
Head of Engagement and Communications (60 days PA)
Maritime Reserves
04.2025 - Current
Master of Business Administration -
Cranfield University
09.2010 - 06.2012
Captain, Royal Navy
Royal Navy
09.1997 - 04.2025
BSc Physics -
Leicester University
09.1989 - 07.1992
Additional Training