British Ambassador to Turkey

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.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Previous roles in government

  • Management Board Overseas Network Representative
  • British Ambassador to Italy and San Marino