Planning Officer - 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 a degree but for this level post,
someone with “A” Levels (or at least 5 GCSE’s) with a genuine interest in Geography, Economics and/or
Technical Drawing may find that this suits them. We would look to provide training for the right candidate.
You will have good communication skills, and the ability to analyse and summarise information and draft
reports for Chief Planning Officer (delegated) or Land Development Control Authority (LDCA) decision.
You should be confident in advising members of the public and others of planning law, regulations/orders
and processes, be able to negotiate better planning outcomes and present applications at LDCA
meetings. You should be able to gather relevant statistics. Again, training if needed, can be provided. You
will play a key role, with the Senior Planning Officer and Chief Planning Officer as well as support staff, in
meeting targets identified. Contact us for more information and a discussion.
This could also be offered on a secondment opportunity.
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.