HR Assistant (6 Months fixed term in the first instance)

£10,088 per annum
(Available for Local Interest Only)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to undertake a range of HR transactional processes and

deliver a high-quality HR service. You will be required to provide administration duties in connection with

recruitment and selection, processing of leavers and contractual changes in accordance with employment

related policies and procedures. This is a great opportunity to start your career in HR if you are a

motivated, self-starter who has a passion for delivering
Enquiries: Sharnell Benjamin
Telephone: 22470
Closing Date: 05/08/2026
Shortlisting Date: 07/08/2026
Interview Date: 14/08/2026

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.