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Executive Assistant to HE Governor

£16,248 per annum
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to HE the Governor to serve as the principal point of contact in administration matters relating to the Office of the Governor. Working in a fast-paced environment, the postholder will co-ordinate and manage engagement with a range of officials, including Ministers, Elected Members, senior public servants, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, community organisations and members of the public. They will be required to maintain oversight of the Governor’s commitments and responsibilities, respecting deadlines and ensuring timely follow up and completion of agreed actions. The role requires exceptional organisational skills as well as high standards of integrity and confidentiality. The successful candidate will work alongside the current postholder for a short period of time to ensure a smooth transition.
Enquiries: Carol Henry
Telephone: +290 22470
Email: carol.henry@sainthelena.gov.sh
Closing Date: 07/10/2026
Shortlisting Date: 12/10/2026
Interview Date: 21/10/2026

Job Profile

Executive Assistant to HE Governor Job Profile September 2026 (PDF, 369 KB)

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

Application Forms

St Helena Government

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.