Head of Economic Development Policy
What you will do
• Own the Economic Development Delivery Plan, including budgeting, strategic planning and Monitoring & Evaluation.
• Advise the Director, Chief Secretary and Minister for Economic Development on all aspects of economic development policy.
• Engage with Executive Council, Legislative Council, businesses and partners to build support for change.
• Remove barriers that hold back local businesses and population growth, working across government.
• Turn policy into legislation where needed, working with the Attorney General's Chambers.
• Develop strategies for new and existing economic sectors.
• Promote St Helena internationally, keeping the investment prospectus, website, and promotional materials current.
• Identify funding sources beyond UKG Assistance and lead bids where appropriate.
What you will bring
• A degree in economics, international development, public policy or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in economic development, including delivering a work plan.
• A track record of writing and implementing policy and strategy.
• Senior leadership experience, building and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience of managing budgets, resources and funding.
• Strong analytical skills and the confidence to present difficult messages clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
A project or programme management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or MSP, would be an advantage.
Why join us
This is a rare chance to influence a whole economy at a scale where your work is visible. You will work closely with ministers, shape legislation, and see your decisions make a direct difference to the community.
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
Application Forms
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.