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The current Chief Executive of Westminster City Council is to take over as Jersey’s top civil servant.
Fifty-six-year-old Charlie Parker is described as having “a national reputation as a leader in transforming organisations, driving major improvements to services and attracting millions of pounds of new investment for regeneration in localities”.
His previous appointments have included Chief Executive of Oldham Council, Clerk to the Greater Manchester Waste Authority, Director of Finance and Investment for English Partnerships, and Executive Director for Regeneration at Liverpool City Council.
Mr Parker said “I am delighted to be taking up this unique opportunity as Chief Executive for the States of Jersey. I am looking forward to the exciting challenges of contributing to the continuing growth of the economy and supporting businesses in Jersey. I will continue the work of transforming the public sector to deliver great public services for the Island, maintaining Jersey as a prime tourist destination and supporting local communities.”
The Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, said “Mr Parker brings with him a wealth of experience in successful leadership, transforming local government organisations and attracting inward investment. His proven success in running effective services for children and vulnerable adults and a high quality education service makes him a particularly suitable appointment at this time in Jersey’s history, when we have committed to working together to make substantial changes to our services and our organisational culture. Mr Parker has achieved these outcomes by building strong teams that work effectively together to achieve successful transformation.
“I am confident that with his record of leading successful public sector organisations Mr Parker can support this government’s ambition to maintain Jersey’s successful economy, improve our productivity and invest in priority areas like health and social services and education to provide world class services for islanders.”
Mr Parker lists his hobbies as swimming, cycling, skiing and music. He is also a longstanding season ticket holder at Manchester City.
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