Planning Assistant - 1 Year Fixed Term
needed while protecting/conserving the outstanding natural and built environment on St Helena as part
of the land development service.
We welcome applications from those with at least 5 GCSEs, although A levels would be a benefit, with a
genuine interest in Geography, Economics and/or Technical Drawing or those with experience who may
find that this suits them. We would look to provide training for the right candidate.
You will have good communication skills and be able to scan, sort and log information, undertake
validations and prepare applications consultations with little supervision. You should be able to gather
relevant statistics. As you progress you may be asked to prepare draft planning reports for Chief Planning
Officer (delegated) decision. Again, training if needed, can be provided.
You will play a key role, with the Planning Officer, Senior Planning Officer and Chief Planning Officer as
well as support staff, in meeting targets identified.
You will work in the Essex House office with other officers, business operators and with members of the
community. You will support planning officers in Applications, Appeals and Enforcement Work and in
bringing forward Planning Policy, including public consultations. Contact us for more information and a
discussion
Benefits
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.