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(280) Requirement for the new Chief Executive to have experience in electronic or digital services

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WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE CHIEF MINISTER BY DEPUTY J.M. MAÇON OF ST. SAVIOUR

ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 23RDMAY 2017

Question

Will the Chief Minister confirm that, in advertising for the new Chief Executive Officer of the States of Jersey, a key criteria for the post will include experience in implementing electronic or digital services and, if not, will he explain why not?

Answer

Digital transformation is one of the key drivers for public sector reform in the States of Jersey and this is clearly stated in the candidate brief for the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The CEO role is unique and covers a broad scope of areas across the public sector. Candidates will be required to demonstrate the high level skills needed to oversee significant transformation.

The Candidate Brief prepared for the recruitment states the purpose, knowledge and skills required. These include:-

the ability to exercise initiative in ensuring the delivery of the States of Jersey vision, objectives and priorities; and,

experience of delivering substantial organisational change programmes and the ability to lead a public service reform programme.