Deputy Superintendent of Prisons
understanding and operational management. Working with and supporting the Superintendent of Prisons,
the Deputy ensures that the prison’s strategic and operational plans are delivered in line with the prison
reform program. The Deputy, along with the Superintendent has national responsibility for the effective
management of His Majesty’s Prison Service in St Helena. The Job holder will ensure compliance with
Prison Ordinance and regulations, protection of the public and the safe and secure welfare of Prisoners,
abiding to international standards on the detention. For further information or to discuss this opportunity
in more detail, please contact us.
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
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.