Sea Rescue Crew (Auxiliary)
The successful applicant will receive a monthly retainer of £70 on completion of basic training.
Are you passionate about protecting lives at sea and helping our island community thrive? The St Helena
Sea Rescue Service is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. If you have
the ability to stay calm under extreme physical and mental pressure, this could be the opportunity for you.
Crash Course Experience – 21 February 2026
Curious about what it’s like to be part of Sea Rescue? Come along to our crash course at the Sea Rescue
Base in Rupert’s, running from 08:30 to 15:30.
You will step into the daily life of a crew member, taking part in:
• Routine vessel checks
• Chart work and navigation
• Knot tying
• Search pattern exercises
• Emergency drills on board (for those able to swim)
It’s a hands-on, immersive day that could be the start of your journey with us. Why not give it a try—you
might discover this is the role you’ve been waiting for.
Ongoing Training
Our crew trains every Wednesday afternoon, giving you the chance to build skills, gain confidence, and
become part of a dedicated team committed to saving lives at sea.
We invite you to contact us for more information and to discuss these exciting roles
Benefits
Pension - 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme
Training and Development
How to apply
To access job profiles and application forms online, visit www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/vacancies Alternatively, these are available in paper format from Central Human Resources and Organisational Development at The Castle, Jamestown. For further information, please contact the recruitment team on
telephone number 22470 or via the email address below. Applications should be submitted through the Director/Line Manager (where applicable) to the Human Resources Officer by email recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh or paper copies delivered to the Human Resources Officer by the closing date.
To be considered for our vacancies, you must complete our application form. Please do not submit your CV.
Application Forms
Disclaimer
The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us at recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh to discuss how we can support you. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and will consider all applications on the basis of merit assessed against the role profile and person specification. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, which include a medical check, vetting / DBS clearance and references. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on or with the application independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may vary according to role.