The Jersey Football Association’s (JFA) former Marketing, Communications and Events Manager, Tim Pryor, is to re-join the JFA as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Tim has spent the past three years as a Head of Communications with the Government of Jersey, where he was part of the directorate’s senior leadership team.

He brings with him well over a decade of involvement in local football, first as BBC Radio Jersey’s Sports Editor, then with Jersey Sport, his previous spell at the Jersey FA, his current role as a member of the JFA’s Competitions Committee, and as manager of both Rozel Rovers women’s team and the Jersey Under-18 women’s side.

Tim replaces departing CEO David Kennedy, who is leaving the Association to take on a similar role Jersey Sport.

Jimmy Kelly, Chair of the Jersey FA Board of Directors, oversaw the recruitment process. He said: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to appoint Tim to this important role.

“Throughout the recruitment process, he demonstrated his excellent communication skills as well as an ability to connect with people at all levels. His passion for football in Jersey was evident throughout.

“I am excited to be able to work alongside Tim to build on the great work that David Kennedy has delivered over the previous four years. Tim is the ideal person to drive the JFA forward.”

Tim Pryor said: “I’m thankful to Jimmy and the Board for putting their faith in me, and I’m excited to be given this opportunity to take up the baton from David and continue to progress the development of football in Jersey.

“Football has always been a major part of my life. I love how it stirs the emotions, brings people together and can be a real positive force in our island community.

“The Jersey FA is blessed with a brilliant team, both in the office and out on the pitch, supported by so many volunteers across the grassroots game. I’m looking forward to working with them all to ensure our sport continues to flourish.”