Jill Morris CMG
Biography
Jill Morris took up her appointment as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye in January 2023.
Before commencing her role in Ankara, Jill was Her late Majesty’s Ambassador to Italy and Her late Majesty’s Non-Resident Ambassador to San Marino.
Previously, Jill served as Europe Director in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and as Head of the Counter-Proliferation Department and Head of the Consular Strategy Department in the FCO.
Jill has had previous diplomatic postings in Brussels and Nicosia.
Jill was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 2015 for her contribution to British foreign policy.
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Curriculum vitae
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2016 to 2022 | UK Ambassador to Italy and San Marino |
| 2012 to 2015 | Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Director, Europe |
| 2011 | FCO, Head, Counter- Proliferation Department |
| 2008 to 2010 | FCO, Head, Consular Strategy Department |
| 2006 to 2008 | UK Representation to the EU in Brussels, Counsellor |
| 2005 to 2006 | UK Representation to the EU in Brussels, External Relations Desk Officer |
| 2001 to 2005 | Nicosia, Second Secretary |
| 1999 to 2000 | FCO, Desk Officer, United Nations Department |
| 1999 | Joined FCO |
British Ambassador to Turkey
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.