Cloud Forest Project Technician

£10,088 per annum
We are seeking a highly motivated, reliable individual to work within the Terrestrial Conservation Section of ERNP at the Cloud Forest as a Conservation Technician under the DPLUS 224 funded project. This post is challenging but rewarding and involves taking responsibility for the day-to-day specialist restoration fieldwork activities under the project and supporting the Peaks Management team in working to protect and conserve the Islands endemic flora and fauna. Key activities will include contributing to the delivery of project outputs, specifically innovative invasive plant management, habitat restoration and creation or expansion of new habitats, fragments, or corridors. Contact us for more information and a discussion.
Enquiries: Myra Young
Telephone: 290 24724
Closing Date: 06/11/2026
Shortlisting Date: 12/11/2026
Interview Date: 23/11/2026

Benefits

→ Leave – 30 days leave per annum, plus public holidays
→ 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.