The Government of Jersey has appointed Sophie Le Sueur as Chief Officer for Employment, Social Security and Housing.
Sophie (pictured) has been acting as Interim Chief Officer since September last year and was successful in securing the role permanently following a robust recruitment process, independently overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission.
Educated at Beaulieu Convent School, Sophie joined the Government in 2005 as a Careers Advisor. Over the years, she has held eight different roles across the Government of Jersey gaining valuable experience across operations, policy development, and leadership, with a strong focus on improving customer experience and colleague engagement.
Sophie said: “I’m honoured to be appointed as Chief Officer for Employment, Social Security and Housing. Having spent my career in Government, I’m passionate about delivering services that truly make a difference to Islanders. I look forward to working with colleagues and stakeholders to drive positive change and create meaningful opportunities for our community.”
Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham said: “I congratulate Sophie on her appointment as Chief Officer for Employment, Social Security and Housing. Her extensive experience, leadership skills, and commitment to public service make her an ideal person to lead the department. I look forward to working with her to continue improving services and delivering real benefits for Islanders.”
Main photo credit: Government of Jersey.
