Julia Bateson is a seasoned professional in education and training with extensive experience in career development, apprenticeships, and community management. Currently serving as Career Development Manager at The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade and a member of the UCAS Apprenticeship Sector Stakeholder Group, Julia has previously held leadership roles including Head of Degrees and Apprenticeships & Community Manager at TechSkills.org and Apprenticeship Training Manager at the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Julia founded Difference (2011) Ltd to provide consultancy in education and business development and co-founded TechSafe CIO and Excite-ed Community Interest Company. Julia's educational background includes a Master's in Education from Canterbury Christ Church University and a First-Class B.Ed from the University of Brighton.