Head of Public Service
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- Employer:
- St Helena Government
- Location:
- St Helena
- Salary:
- £90k-£120k + international supplement + 7.5% pension contribution (taxable in St Helena 7k annual personal allowance, 26% on the first 18k and 31% on the remainder). Local applicants would be offered a local contract with a salary relevant to local T&Cs.
- Closing Date:
- Friday 20th June 2025 - 23:59
- Job Ref:
- GSe121877
Description
Are you looking for a remarkable life adventure in one of the world’s greatest nature hotspots? St Helena is a multi-ethnic, peaceful British Overseas Territory of 4,000 people in the South Atlantic. We are undergoing significant and ongoing political, demographic and financial change.
We seek a new Head of the Public Service to lead our team of c. 900 people in finding creative solutions for the island’s current and future challenges. We have evolved our system of Government, and a new Legislative Council will be elected later this year. We have constructed an airport and a port. There is a lot more to do, and we seek someone who can evolve and innovate to further develop our island community.
If you are a visionary, solutions-focused and resilient C-level leader, able to demonstrate impact and able to deliver both individually and through others, then we want to hear from you. This role will suit someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on. It offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in a close-knit community which is ambitious for the future.
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Orla Brennan
- Telephone:
- 0113 205 6065