Matt Jukes has been named the new deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
Britain’s counter terror chief is currently acting in the role since the retirement of Dame Lynne Owens earlier this month.
According to The Guardian, Mr Jukes was the sole applicant to be deputy commissioner of Britain’s biggest police force.
He will formally become Sir Mark Rowley’s right-hand man on Monday, five months after Scotland Yard was taken out of special measures by the police watchdog.
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services placed the force under special measures in 2022 after a string of racism and sexism scandals, including the murder of Sarah Everard by Wayne Couzens.
The scandals, and the Met’s handling of them, led then-commissioner Dame Cressida Dick to resign in 2023.
But Mr Jukes has played his part in turning the Met around, such as launching a joint taskforce between his force and the National Crime Agency to tackle online violence.
After graduating with a degree in Mathematics from Oxford University, Mr Jukes joined policing in 1995 as a constable with South Yorkshire Police.
From patrolling Sheffield’s East End, Mr Jukes worked as a detective and worked his way up to the position of chief superintendent, borough commander.
He joined South Wales Police in 2010 and served as deputy chief constable before being appointed chief constable in 2018.
That very year, Elizabeth II honoured Mr Jukes with the Queen’s Police Medal, an award bestowed upon officers for bravery or distinguished service.
In 2020, Mr Jukes joined the Met as assistant commissioner, moving to the post of head of UK counter terrorism policing.
Following his appointment as deputy commissioner, Mr Jukes said: “I am honoured to be appointed as deputy commissioner.
“I’ve had the privilege of serving communities across the UK throughout my career, including here in London since 2020.
“I have seen the incredible difference local policing can make to communities, and in recent years, the progress we’ve made in ensuring the Met is an organisation our people and London can be proud of. I’ve seen first-hand the efforts of tens of thousands of dedicated officers and staff, all working day and night to continue building the public’s confidence in us.
“We have much more still to do, but I am looking forward to building on the work of my brave colleagues across the Met and building on the legacy of my predecessor Dame Lynne, who was pivotal in driving forward our mission of reform.”
Sir Mark added: “I am delighted Matt has been formally appointed as deputy commissioner.
“He is an exceptional leader with a wealth of experience from his time across South Yorkshire, South Wales and of course here in the Met as head of national counter terrorism policing.
“He has lived the realities of neighbourhood policing right through to some of the most complex counter-terror issues we’ve faced in decades.
“He has a proven track record of reducing crime and increasing confidence in communities right across the UK.
“His skills and experience will be pivotal in our ongoing work to reform our service to London.
“Matt is held in incredibly high esteem by all those who have already worked alongside him.
“I look forward to seeing how he shapes this role and continues to build on the legacy left by Dame Lynne.”
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