28 February 2025
The Government of Jersey is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophie Le Sueur as Chief
Officer for Employment, Social Security and Housing.
Sophie 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."
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