Julie Dobson Email and Phone Number

My role is central to the effective management, strategy and leadership of the Institute as well as to its efficient administration. I have both strategic and operational responsibilities. In practice I develop research directions and identify strategic thematic research directions for the Institute. I work closely with the Executive Director and other academic colleagues, and I play a key role in the Institute’s strategic planning. Critically, this involves identifying collaborations, creating joint research agendas, targeting and organising teams of researchers from different backgrounds, and facilitating teams to develop research and donor income. I lead the administrative team and develop, implement and maintain the Institute’s administrative procedures and systems, in line with University Strategy and operational foundations. I oversee the administration of all component parts of the Institute. I must develop, plan and manage the complex financial arrangements of an Institute funded jointly by the institution, private donors, research councils and other public research bodies. I prepare long term planning modes for the direction of the research and provide guidance and strategic insight to the Executive Director, Co-Director and Board.

Durham University Business School

Durham University Business School