New Chief Executive for The National Archives

29 Jul 2014 04:23 PM

Jeff James takes up the position of Chief Executive and Keeper, The National Archives 

Jeff started his career as an electronic engineer in the Royal Navy. He has held operational management roles at the University of Leeds, Swift Research and the British Library. He spent six years as Director of Operations and Services at The National Archives, leading the development and delivery of public services; overseeing The National Archives' estates and assets; managing customer relations and maintaining service excellence.  

Jeff's most recent post was Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Operations at the Chartered Institute of Housing, where he was responsible for leading on strategy development, operational excellence, business performance and change management.