Job Title: Lead Sanctions Officer
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: No
DBS Check Level: Basic
Salary Range: £71,038.46 to £79,133.77
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Length: 24 months
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Term Time only post: No
Advert Closing Date: 16/07/2026
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join the Jersey Sanctions Implementation Unit as a Lead Sanctions Officer on a 2-year fixed term contract.
You will play a central role in the development, implementation, and operational delivery of Jersey’s sanctions framework, supporting an Island-wide approach aligned with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), while building strong partnerships across government, financial crime agencies, and the private sector.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the effective implementation of sanctions in Jersey and to help safeguard the Island’s strong reputation as a responsible international finance centre.
For an informal discussion please contact Alex Rowse at a.rowse2@gov.je.
Job Purpose
Jersey Public Service Careers
Across the Jersey Public Service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wide range of opportunities—working with recognised experts across teams, learning new skills, and developing their careers. We actively seek to recruit people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives, creating a richer, more varied environment where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new opportunities to build an exciting and rewarding career.
To maintain the highest standards of public service, we have a rigorous screening process, to ensure candidates align with our values, skills, and professional requirements. This helps us create a trusted, capable workforce that can deliver excellence and safeguard our community.
Extraordinary, every day.