Become the next Chief Executive of Connect St Helena
You will be responsible for the leadership and management of the operations of the Company and will lead the setting and delivery of its overall vision and strategy.
From the Board Chair
Connect Saint Helena Ltd (Connect) is seeking an experienced and inspiring Chief Executive Officer. We are the sole provider of electricity, water and wastewater services to more than 4,000 residents, businesses, government and third-sector organisations across the sub-tropical island of St Helena. With a dedicated team of around 70 staff, we play a critical role in the island’s future.
This is a pivotal time for Connect. We have big plans in place to meet our vision to contribute towards a sustainable island environment that creates opportunity and inspires social and economic progress, ensuring a better quality of life for all. To provide quality utility services safely and reliably for the island of St Helena, we are committed to achieving 80% renewable electricity by 2028, strengthening water security to meet current and future needs and reduce the risk of drought, and expanding wastewater services to support housing growth and environmental improvement. The next CEO will lead these programmes and ensure that major projects outlined within our Strategic Plan – especially our renewable energy transition – are delivered on time, on budget and to high standards.
We seek an enthusiastic leader who combines strong results-orientation with excellent communication skills. Someone seasoned in engaging both political leadership and the public. You will foster a collaborative culture, develop our staff, and ensure we remain financially and operationally resilient. An engineering and utilities background would be advantageous.
You will find working here both demanding and rewarding: you’ll join a team that cares deeply about its mission, on an island where what we do has direct, tangible effect on people’s lives and the natural environment. If you are looking for an adventure, a chance to leave a legacy, and the opportunity to deliver impact in a place of beauty and complexity, then this role could be for you.
Full details are set out in the job description. We look forward to welcoming applications from leaders who share our values and our ambition for a sustainable future for Saint Helena.
Nicole Shamier
Chair (Non-Executive Director)