Private Secretary to Chief Minister
to the Chief Minister, allowing them to fulfil their demanding responsibilities both efficiently and effectively.
The Private Secretary will serve as a reliable source of advice for the Chief Minister, delivering a highlevel
administrative and advisory support service. This position necessitates the ability to manage multiple
tasks and adhere to strict deadlines while coordinating and prioritizing Ministerial duties. The individual
in this role will be adept at navigating the political landscape and will leverage connections throughout St
Helena Government (SHG).
They will serve as the initial point of contact for the Chief Minister, addressing inquiries and requests from
various sources, while remaining available and accessible to staff who assist Ministers in handling urgent
issues that necessitate prompt decisions.
This position is crucial in facilitating the realisation of the Ministers’ vision for the island. Contact us for
more information and a discussion
Benefits
Pension – 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme
Training and Development
Paid sickness
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.