Julie Barker joins AUCSO as chief operating officer

As the former director of hospitality and accommodation services at the University of Brighton for over 25 years, lead sustainability non-executive director for CUBO and chair of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) for six years, Barker is a two-time winner of the highly coveted Catey Awards.

Barker also featured prominently within the Public Sector Top 20 ‘Most Influential’ listings from 2011 through to 2016 and is a highly respected consultant to the sector.

Not only does Barker have a wide breadth of experience at Boardroom and the chair level of membership organisations, but her expertise has also been underpinned by an extensive knowledge across a range of areas within the facilities management and hospitality sectors.

Barker was instrumental in re-launching TUCO, conceptualising and mobilising a raft of new services designed to support member value, learning and training for this respected member association.

Speaking of her new appointment, Barker informed Security Matters: “I’m delighted to be joining AUCSO at what is a pivotal time in the organisation’s evolution and development when security and safeguarding has never been so important when it comes to ensuring the safety and well-being of campus communities, supporting students during their time with universities whether on site or through resi-life.”

Barker added: “AUCSO enjoys a great reputation among its members across the globe, and I’m now looking forward to working with the team to support the highest standards of security and safeguarding in day-to-day operations, raising the profile of the outstanding work undertaken by our members and encouraging youth and bringing in new talent to the sector.”

Barker was also awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Public Sector Awards in 2018.

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