Health & Safety Officer

£13,569
The Health & Safety Officer will enhance the well-being of everyone in our community and

support the prosperity of the island, collaborating with Emergency Planning, while

implementing and ensuring adherence to SHG health and safety (OHS) regulations. The main

responsibility will involve providing guidance on strategies to reduce mitigate hazards and

uphold a safe and secure working environment throughout SHG, in compliance with legal

safety requirements and fostering a culture that prioritizes security and safety. this is a perfect

opportunity for someone starting out in their career to build knowledge of SHG and progress

into management and leadership positions in the future.

Contact us for more information and a discussion.
Enquiries: Anel Obey
Telephone: 25052
Closing Date: 15/04/2026
Shortlisting Date: 17/04/2026
Interview Date: 23/04/2026

Benefits

Leave - 30 days leave per annum, plus public holidays

Pension - 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme

Training and Development

Paid Sickness Absence
Leave: 30 days leave per annum plus public holidays
Pension: 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined pension scheme
Perks: 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.

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.