Susie Richardson will take up the role in May. Credit: Government of Jersey/ITV Channel TV
A new permanent prison governor has been appointed in Jersey.
Susie Richardson will replace Nick Watkins when he retires in May.
She is currently Deputy Governor for HM Prison Winchester,
where she has worked since
2018.
Ms Richardson has also worked worked in a number of operational roles in
prisons across England and Wales, and held positions in the Ministry of Justice.
During Mr Watkins' time, he has been involved with setting up numerous initiatives and units within the prison, such as the vulnerable persons unit, introducing digital technology to the service as well as the prison’s development program.
He was also involved with the development of an electric locking system that has now been deployed in other prisons across other jurisdictions.
