Jeremy Pocklington has been appointed as the brand new Everlasting Secretary on the Ministry of Defence, following approval by the Prime Minister.
Pocklington, presently serving as Everlasting Secretary on the Division for Vitality Safety and Internet Zero, will succeed David Williams, who’s leaving the Civil Service, in keeping with the federal government. Particulars of the method to nominate his successor on the vitality division can be introduced shortly.
The Ministry of Defence mentioned Pocklington will take up the put up at a pivotal time as the federal government delivers on its new Strategic Defence Overview, which goals to modernise the armed forces and strengthen the UK’s safety at residence and overseas.
Defence Secretary John Healey MP welcomed the appointment, saying within the press launch that “on this new period for defence, his management will assist drive the supply of our Strategic Defence Overview, make defence an engine for development and guarantee Britain is safe at residence and powerful overseas.”
Healey additionally paid tribute to outgoing Everlasting Secretary David Williams, saying he was “deeply grateful for his dedication in main defence during the last 4 and a half years.” He praised Williams’s “dedication to public service” and mentioned he had “helped to ship on the federal government’s priorities and put folks on the coronary heart of defence.”
Cupboard Secretary Sir Chris Wormald mentioned within the press launch that “Jeremy Pocklington’s management and supply expertise, gained as Everlasting Secretary on the Division for Vitality Safety and Internet Zero and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Native Authorities, make him excellently suited to steer the Ministry of Defence at this important time.” He additionally thanked Williams for “his glorious management of the Division during the last 4 years and his distinctive public service during the last 35 years.”
Pocklington described his appointment as “an enormous privilege” and mentioned he appears to be like ahead to “working with the Defence Secretary, the ministerial group, and our excellent army and civilian groups throughout defence to drive ahead Defence Reform.” He mentioned the position comes at “a pivotal time for defence as we remodel to ship the Strategic Defence Overview and guarantee we shield the UK and our pursuits.”
He additionally expressed gratitude to colleagues on the Division for Vitality Safety and Internet Zero, saying he was “happy with how a lot we collectively achieved.”