Leading our Island
Creating trust in public service
Join our team and help make a real difference to life in Jersey. We’re looking for leaders who bring vision, experience and commitment to public service.
Explore our current leadership, board and trustee vacancies below, and visit our search jobs page for 'Head of Service' opportunities.
Leadership roles
Leading our Island and making a difference to Islanders, every day.
Our Leadership team support the Chief Executive in answering our Island’s biggest questions, with their decisions touching Islanders' lives every day, and creating trust in our public service.
Our Chief Officers are a collaborative team holding responsibility for specific areas of the public service which span from our Island's infrastructure and environment, to our finances and our health provision.
Supported by Group Directors and Heads of Service, our leadership team are the guardians of corporate governance of the public service and ensure appropriate colleague management and sound financial control.
Dedicated to continuously improving and driving innovative approaches to providing our Island with a progressing, trusted public service, the challenge is constant and the daily work is unrivalled in terms of impact and complexity, making a difference every day.
Current Chief Officer and Group Director job vacancies are detailed below, and our Heads of Service roles are listed on the search jobs page.
Board and Trustee appointments
Governing our public service and ensuring the best delivery possible for Islanders through robust assurance.
Public service is just that; serving our Islanders in the best way possible, utilising resources well, making sound decisions and complying with regulation and legislation.
And we need people to give our Islanders comfort that this is happening. To allow this, the public service has a number of boards that ensure sound governance and control exists over all areas of public service, and that the direction of travel is aligned with the Common Strategic Policy.
These boards span from the Risk and Audit Committee, Fiscal Policy Panel, Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board, Jersey Care Commission, Jersey Appointments Commission and the Jersey Police Authority.
The majority of our boards require a commitment of approximately one day a month and offer the chance for people to use their skills, knowledge and experience, often from outside public service, to ensure assurance is given to Islanders.
Deputy Chair to the Social Security Tribunal
About the Role:
Closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026
The Social Security Tribunal is looking to appoint a Deputy Chair, holding a qualification in Law. The Tribunal members are appointed by the States of Jersey, on the recommendation of the Minister for Social Security, following a recruitment process in consultation with the Jersey Appointments Commission.
The Tribunal provides a forum to ensure that legislation has been applied correctly and claims have been determined in a fair and reasonable manner.
There are three Tribunals:
- The Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal (ISMAT) set up under the Income Support (Jersey) Law 2007 to deal with appeals based on medical grounds.
- The Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal (SSMAT) set up under the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974 to consider appeals specifically on the award of long term incapacity allowance (LTIA) and Disablement Benefit (DB).
- The Social Security Tribunal (SST) set up under the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974 to deal with decisions made by Determining Officers in the Customer and Local Services department.
All Tribunal Members are appointed by the States of Jersey on the recommendation of the Minister for Social Security and after consultation with the Appointments Commission.
Appointment is generally for a period of five years and candidates may be eligible for re-appointment, up to a maximum term of 9 years under the Appointments Commission Guidelines.
The Tribunal hearings usually convene for a half-day session. For some complicated hearings, a full day may be required. The Registrar will advise in advance.
Renumeration is £400.00 for a half day session and £400.00 for Judgment writing.
Individuals would be expected to commit to 5 -10 days per year.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Social Security Tribunal, please apply to t.pearce@courts.je attaching your CV and covering letter.
Further information about the role and job descriptions can be obtained from the Manager of the Tribunal Service, Tracey Pearce by telephoning 441380 or emailing t.pearce@courts.je.
NOTE: if you are successful a copy of your CV will be passed onto the Minister as part of the recruitment process and you will be required to complete a DBS check.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 23 August 2026.
Our Island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more about what it’s like to live in Jersey.
Our offer to you
A career with the Jersey Public Service comes with a range of benefits, alongside the chance to make a real difference in Islanders' lives.
Our package includes a competitive salary and generous pension plan, plus we support work-life balance with family-friendly policies, flexible working options, career break opportunities, and the ability to buy extra leave.
We’re also committed to your development, offering study leave and learning support, while our volunteering leave allows you to give back to our community.
Helping you move
We understand that relocating to Jersey is a significant decision, and we’re here to make the transition as smooth as possible. That’s why we offer a comprehensive relocation and support package for eligible employees moving to Jersey for a licenced role, designed to take the stress out of your move.
Our support may include practical assistance and advice, tailored to your needs, and access to landing accommodation to help you settle in quickly. We’re committed to providing the guidance and resources you need to make Jersey feel like home.