Portfolio Director - Education, Skills & Employment
position, overseeing a wide-ranging and impactful portfolio that includes education, skills development,
and employment services. You will establish the strategic direction and ensure effective delivery
throughout the system—from early childhood education to lifelong learning and workforce engagement—
guaranteeing a cohesive, inclusive, and high-performing offering.
Education, skills, and employment are vital for unlocking economic growth, enhancing resilience, and
improving life opportunities. With a strong commitment to investing in individuals and cultivating a
workforce prepared for the future, this is a unique opportunity to create significant, system-wide impact—
where leadership is evident and results are measurable. you will spearhead improvements in educational
outcomes, enhance teaching and leadership capabilities, and align skills development with the island’s
economic goals. You will build robust partnerships across government, businesses, and the community
to establish clear, accessible pathways to employment and lifelong opportunities.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead comprehensive system transformation in a highly
interconnected environment. You will possess a proven track record of leadership in education, skills, or
employment, with the capacity to achieve sustained improvements in complex contexts. As a confident
and collaborative leader, you will influence at the senior level while engaging genuinely with communities
and stakeholders.
Benefits
Paid sickness absence
How to apply
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.
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.