Chair of the Safeguarding Board
Independent Chair of the St Helena Safeguarding Board. This high-profile, non-executive role provides
independent leadership and professional challenge to support strong, effective safeguarding
arrangements for children and adults at risk across St Helena. Working collaboratively with senior leaders
and partner agencies, the Chair will help ensure safeguarding activity is focused, coordinated and
outcome-driven. The role would suit a senior professional with substantial leadership experience, a strong
understanding of multi-agency working and the ability to operate with influence, sensitivity and
independence. Experience of safeguarding leadership is highly desirable. The position is offered for an
initial 3-year term. The successful candidate will receive an annual retainer fee of £1,200, paid quarterly
in arrears, as well as a mileage allowance of 77p per mile for any mileage incurred using personal vehicles
in connection with attendance at Board meetings, which are generally held once per month. In addition,
they will also receive a monthly payment of £6.65 towards internet costs.
Due to the requirement to be independent, St Helena Government employees and holders of official office
are not eligible to hold the position as Chair.
For further information about the duties of Chair of the Safeguarding Board and/or to obtain the
‘Expression of Interest – Safeguarding Board Chair’, interested persons may contact Nicole Plato on
Tel No: 22525 or via e-mail Nicole.plato@sainthelena.gov.sh.
Completed expression of interest forms should be returned to Nicole Stevens, HR Assistant, email
nicole.stevens@sainthelena.gov.sh
Shortlisted persons will then be invited to a discussion with the Chief Secretary, and the successful
applicant will be appointed subject to receipt of a satisfactory vetting certificate.
Benefits
Pension – 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme
Training and Development
Paid sickness absence
How to apply
For further information about the duties of Chair of the Safeguarding Board and/or to obtain the
‘Expression of Interest – Safeguarding Board Chair’, interested persons may contact Nicole Plato on
Tel No: 22525 or via e-mail Nicole.plato@sainthelena.gov.sh.
Completed expression of interest forms should be returned to Nicole Stevens, HR Assistant, email
nicole.stevens@sainthelena.gov.sh
Shortlisted persons will then be invited to a discussion with the Chief Secretary, and the successful
applicant will be appointed subject to receipt of a satisfactory vetting certificate.
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.