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Senior Marine and Fisheries Conservation Assistant

£13,569 per annum
We are seeking a Senior Marine and Fisheries Conservation Assistant to aid the Marine and Fisheries Conservation Officer in executing the Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section's initiatives. This role will ensure alignment with the Marine Management Plan and Marine Research and Monitoring Plan through effective coordination of the Section's operational activities and projects. The successful candidate will manage administrative duties related to coordination efforts and Marine Protected Area management, assist with fieldwork activities and collaborate closely with the broader team. Contact us for more information and a discussion.
Enquiries: Adam Riggs
Telephone: +290 25966
Email: adam.riggs@sainthelena.gov.sh
Closing Date: 14/10/2026
Shortlisting Date: 21/10/2026
Interview Date: 28/10/2026

Job Profile

Senior Marine and Fisheries Conservation Assistant Job Profile September 2026 (PDF, 319 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.