Terrestrial Conservation Officer
implementing the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio's (ENRP) terrestrial
conservation programme, aimed at preserving St Helena's unique terrestrial biodiversity, endemic
species and natural ecosystems. This position will provide operational direction and support for the
Terrestrial Conservation Section, using sound restoration ecology knowledge to guide the delivery of
habitat restoration, invasive species management and endemic species recovery programmes. The post
holder will maintain a regular and visible presence in the field, working closely with the Species and
Habitats Teams to support effective conservation delivery.
The post holder will support the Head of Nature Conservation in the strategic development of the
terrestrial conservation programme, ensuring that practical conservation delivery, monitoring, research
and scientific evidence inform long-term conservation management. The post holder will also manage
and support to the Nursery Officer and Habitat Chargehands, working closely with them to coordinate the
delivery of the Species and Habitats Teams' work programmes and build on the considerable practical
knowledge and experience within the teams. The role also includes programme and project
implementation, habitat restoration and species conservation, reporting, communications and outreach
activities, and maintaining effective relationships with local and international stakeholders and
conservation partners associated with the work of the Terrestrial Conservation Section (TCS).
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.