Personal profile
Biography
Julia Robathan is a Lecturer in Sports Development and the Director of Admissions, Recruitment, and Marketing in the school. Originally from Norwich, Julia completed a BSc (Hons) Sports Development degree followed by a Master of Arts degree also in Sports Development at the University of Gloucestershire. Whilst at the University Julia was instrumental in the re-design and management of a student led social enterprise engaging students in service learning opportunities whilst affecting the local community with positive change through sport and physical activity. This enterprise model has been shared in a variety of education and public service settings. Julia is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Higher Education from the University of Hertfordshire. Prior to joining UEA Julia was a Senior Lecturer and Admissions Lead at the University of Hertfordshire contributing to the BSc (Hons) Sports Studies cluster of programmes.
Julia has experience within various roles within sports development including responsibility for community facility and staff management, marketing, female football development, youth football lead and female talent pathway manager for the FA Girls Talent Pathway. She holds a variety of coaching qualifications and has experience delivering in school, community and elite settings through a range of organisations. Julia was part of the national Football Association – Referees Association Youth Council as Vice Chairperson for its inaugural structure between 2012-2014 and has led events and projects to increase referee recruitment and retention across the country.
Julia’s current contributions as a consultant focus around Education, Safeguarding and Welfare advice for various sports and major events; most noteably the Football Association. Recent projects include:
UEFA Women's Euros 2022: Stadium MK Designated Safeguarding Manager
UEFA Men's U16 Development Tournament 2024: Pinetar Spain, tournament safeguarding lead
England Women's U17 World Cup Team Delegate: Domincan Republic 2024: Safeguarding and Welfare Lead
Locally Julia is a member of the board of trustees at child bereavement charity Nelsons Journey.
Membership of Professional Bodies
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)