Leading our Island
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.
Family Judge
Bailiff's Chambers
Role information:
A vacancy has arisen from 2nd February 2026 for a Family Judge (1.0FTE).
The Family Judge (FJ) is responsible for determining disputes between individuals arising from intimate relationship breakdown, principally in relation to money and children and for granting decrees of divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships.
The FJ participates in alternative dispute resolution including conducting financial dispute resolution and early neutral evaluation and is also required to assist with enforcement of overseas maintenance orders. The FJ may be required to manage adoption and parental order applications in conjunction with the Inferior Number of the Royal Court.
The FJ may be required to assist with and be consulted upon policy, law and procedure as this develops.
Requirements:
We are seeking a senior lawyer with;
- Wide experience of dealing with children and family disputes in a legal context;
- Detailed knowledge of the applicable laws and procedures;
- Excellent written skills;
- Mature and balanced judgment; and
- Confident, sensitive and empathetic people skills which may be required to deal with unrepresented parties who may find court stressful and challenging
More information:
You can find out further information about the Family Judge role in the Family Judge job description
Informal enquiries to:
Samantha McFadzean, Family Judge, Royal Court of Jersey, Family Division. Contact via 3rd Floor International House, 41, The Parade, St Helier, JE2 3QQ, or via s.mcfadzean@courts.je
To apply:
Applications, to include a covering letter and CV, are to be returned to the Bailiff, Bailiff’s Chambers, Royal Court House, Royal Square, St Helier, JE1 1BA or via bailiffschambers@courts.je
Closing date:
Applications must be made no later than 5.00pm on Thursday 18th September 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 9th October.
Comptroller and Auditor General
Jersey Audit Office
Role information:
We are seeking a new Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) to lead the Jersey Audit Office, for a 7-year term from 1st January 2027, when the current C&AG term comes to an end. The role holder will deliver independent, high-quality audit assurance and insight to the States Assembly regarding public finances. The C&AG’s remit spans financial audits, value for money, internal financial controls, and corporate governance, which extends to the States of Jersey, and other bodies established, owned or part-funded by the States of Jersey.
The C&AG will lead the Jersey Audit Office providing robust and independent assurance to the States Assembly. The Office exists to provide the very highest quality audit assurance and insight to the States Assembly and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to Jersey’s public finances and services.
Requirements:
We are looking for a senior professional who understands the importance of public audit and who is able to operate in a highly political and complex environment while maintaining and demonstrating independence, sound judgement and the ability to give robust assurance at the most senior levels, while subject to intense scrutiny from the media, politicians and the public.
The C&AG has discretion and independence in carrying out his/her functions, subject to the provisions of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Jersey) Law 2014 (the Law) and the Code of Practice which must be prepared under the Law.
The C&AG will oversee the development, direction, management and conduct of the Jersey Audit Office. It will be important for the C&AG to work constructively and closely with the Chair of the Board of Governance to maintain internal governance and controls consistent with best practice. The C&AG will need to comply with the JAO Code of Conduct.
The C&AG will appreciate the importance of balancing risk and benefits when undertaking work and making recommendations, recognising Jersey’s position as a small jurisdiction, helping the States Assembly and the Government achieve positive financial outcomes and deliver value for money, thereby making a meaningful difference to people’s lives.
The C&AG must also build effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including the States Assembly, in particular the Public Accounts Committee, and the States of Jersey. An important part of the role will be to balance the outward facing role that the C&AG will have, with leading the team and managing the organisation and its resources.
More information:
You can find out further information about the C&AG role in the Comptroller and Auditor General Candidate Brief
You can find out further information about the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General on the Jersey Audit Office website
To apply:
To find out more, or to apply, please visit the GatenbySanderson website
Closing date:
Application deadline is 6th October 2025.
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.
