Head of the Civil Service Sir Bob Kerslake has announced that the new Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice will be Ursula Brennan. Sir Bob said her previous experience of working as a Director General at the Ministry of Justice will prove invaluable in helping the department deliver its ambitious agenda for reform. She moves after four successful years at the Ministry of Defence – first as Second Permanent Secretary and then as Permanent Secretary since November 2010.
He said: "I am very pleased to announce that Ursula will be taking up the reins at the Ministry of Justice. Her experience in this area will be invaluable in helping deliver the Government's ambitious agenda for the delivery of justice services.
"I am very grateful to her for her hard work at the Ministry of Defence. I look forward to working with Ursula in her new role."
Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke said: "I am delighted to welcome Ursula back to the Ministry of Justice. She joins at an exciting and challenging time – the department has a big job to do in transforming the way we deliver justice services. Her experience running large and complex organisations, including MOD, will be invaluable."