Julian Miller CB

I have worked for the civil service for around 30 years. My specialist area has been defence and security policy, but my interest in the public services is much wider. Helping government get good, objective advice is essential if people are to receive the support they need from the State. And working to ensure those services are delivered economically and effectively is a constant struggle.

My interest in Enham was sparked by personal contacts, and by seeing the challenges of supporting disabled individuals to fulfil their potential in a world that is often too busy and preoccupied to appreciate what they can offer.

I have also been fortunate in the past to see some of the work of Service charities, and to gain an understanding of the importance of this aspect of Enham's heritage. I hope that my experience can add to the mix of the Board, and provide some insight into the ways of Whitehall in order to help Enham manage its dealings with central government as effectively as possible.

About Julian

Julian joined the civil service in 1980 after completing a PhD in biology. He has worked largely in the fields of defence and security policy. Much of his career has been in the MoD, though he has also worked in the Civil Service Department and, on loan to the Foreign Office in the 1990s, at the headquarters of NATO in Brussels. Since then his posts have included principal private secretary to the Secretary of State for Defence and Director of Service Personnel policy. Since July 2010, he has been the deputy National Security Adviser, responsible for foreign and defence policy.

Julian has lived for many years in Kingston upon Thames. He is married to Ros, and they have two children. He is an avid reader, appreciator but not producer of music, and enjoys walking and photography.