Claims Officer

£13,569
Do you have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to apply objective judgement? Here is an

opportunity for you to join the team at the Claims Office. In this role you will carry out the duties

of the Adjudication Officer, as provided for in the Social Security Ordinance, through the

interview and assessment of Income Related Benefit and Basic Island Pension applicants.

Contact us for more information and a discussion.
Enquiries: Gail Beard
Telephone: 22605
Closing Date: 17/04/2026
Shortlisting Date: 22/04/2026
Interview Date: 30/04/2026

Benefits

Leave - 30 days leave per annum, plus public holiday

Pension - 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme

Training and Development

Paid Sickness Absence
Leave: 30 days leave per annum plus public holidays
Pension: 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined pension scheme
Perks: Training and Development

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.