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The campaign to recruit an Interim Government CEO has launched today after falling behind the schedule laid out by the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister Deputy Kristina Moore previously said that the role would be advertised on-island in April, and the successful candidate due to be selected from a shortlist of three this month.
Deputy Moore outlined the timeline in a letter dated 6 April in response to requests for information from the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel about the sudden resignation of the former Government CEO, Suzanne Wylie.
In that letter, she said that the successful candidate would take up the role between June and July, with a handover period with Mrs Wylie.
A recent letter sent to the Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, by the Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel, Deputy Sam Mézec, requests information concerning the resignation of the Government's CEO. Read the full letter here: https://t.co/fhA4KirRW7 pic.twitter.com/sQbsAEPjjL
— States Assembly - Jersey's elected parliament (@StatesAssembly) April 3, 2023
However, the Government only announced the launch of the recruitment process today, with "the ambition" that an Interim CEO will be in place before Mrs Wylie steps down at the end of July.
Although the Chief Minister has said that there would be a push for local candidates, applicants are also being invited from outside the island. Deputy Moore previously said that there would be a "benefit" to having "understanding our unique island, our governance and constitution, as well as respecting our culture, heritage and traditions".
The announcement said: "The States Employment Board (SEB) has launched the recruitment process to find an interim Chief Executive Officer to succeed Suzanne Wylie.
"The SEB is looking for an experienced senior executive to lead the island’s Public Services for an interim period of nine to 12 months."
Pictured: Former Government CEO, Suzanne Wylie, announced her resignation on 22 March after just over one year in post.
The Government today also confirmed that "discussions are currently underway over changes to the role before a new CEO is appointed to the role on a permanent basis" but "the interim CEO will undertake the role in its current form while those discussions continue and will oversee the organisational changes the Chief Minister has announced to the Government of Jersey".
In her resignation letter — released following requests by Express and the JEP — Government CEO Mrs Wylie wrote: "There is much political debate on the role of the CEO and my departure will also open the opportunity to assess if it should be changed and to what degree.
"I appreciate that the search will need to start now for my replacement, and I assure you that I will do all I can to support a new CEO coming into post."
CLICK TO READ: Suzanne Wylie's resignation letter, dated 14 March.
Candidates are also being encouraged to apply from both the public and private sectors, with "an understanding of governance in a political environment" deemed as "beneficial" but "not essential."
The successful candidate will be appointed through "a fair, equitable and open process as set out in legislation, and will follow the guidance of the Jersey Appointments Commission".
Pictured: Chief Minister and Chair of the States Employment Board, Deputy Kristina Moore.
Today's announcement also confirmed that shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a recruitment panel comprising the Chief Minister, as Chair of the States Employment Board, Jersey Appointments Commissioners and an independent voting member, as well as a non-voting independent chair and technical advisor.
The Chief Minister and Chair of the States Employment Board, Deputy Kristina Moore said: “It is important that we find the right person to lead the Public Service and continue the excellent work of Suzanne Wylie.
“I am confident we have appropriate measures in place to ensure this is a fair and open process, and that we are able to appoint the best person for the job.”
Agree the statement of works and the recruitment timetable (States Employment Board).
Agree the timeline and approach to the recruitment with the Jersey Appointments Commission.
Advertise on-island for suitably qualified local candidates and invite agencies to submit candidates.
Shortlist to a maximum of three candidates.
Interviews and appointment
Handover in meetings
Interim starts in post
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