Closing date: 5 February 2026
Senior Social Worker (Adult Social Care)

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Senior Social Worker (Adult Social Care)

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 Years FTC available immediately

£35k-£38k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and remain dependent on UK government aid.

Helping to deliver a comprehensive statutory social work service to the vulnerable adults of St Helena, you will cover all areas, from strength based assessment and care planning through to DoLS, mental capacity and joint assessments. You will support the unqualified Social Care Officers and complete safeguarding assessments with partner agencies.

Your advice and support will be valued as you advocate on behalf of clients and service users, maintaining positive relationships with carers and families, whilst liaising closely with colleagues in Children Services. You will provide clear care plans to residential services, outreach teams, day care and care settings, supporting the implementation of strength based assessments and care planning.

Client-led and person-centred in your approach, you will guide, support and teach the social care officers with training and development as you take the lead on coordinating complex cases.

As an experienced UK Qualified Social Worker (CQSW or DipSW or equivalent), you must have current registration with Social Work England or equivalent body. You have already provided accredited training to Social Services/welfare staff and other relevant agencies in key aspects of social work/care. You also have significant experience of complex mental capacity issues and the Mental Capacity Ordinance (2016)/Mental Capacity Act (2005).

Your background will be in working within safeguarding adults frameworks and in working with complex situations and competing priorities.

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

  • An International Supplement (of at least £15,300 per annum), full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information
  • Relocation Allowances, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information
  • Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary
  • Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays

How to Apply:

An application form is available at below where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 5 February 2026

Interviews to be held week commencing 16 February 2026.

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

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 at us  recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh

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Closing date: 5 February 2026
Dental Officer

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Dental Officer

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 Years FTC available immediately

£70k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and remain dependent on UK government aid.

Your role will cover direct clinical duties, oral health promotion across the population, health information management, clinical supervision and training. You should offer a full range of general dental services, plus scaling and periodontal treatment for patients in the absence of the Dental Hygienist. You must help to provide an emergency dental service, in and out of hours and assist in the training and CPD of other members of the dental team.

As a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent) with registration and good standing with the UK General Dental Council or equivalent body, you are clinically up to date with CPD requirements and with the latest guidelines, policies and procedures. You have substantial primary dental care experience and proof of Hepatitis B immunity.

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form is available below, where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 5 February 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 16 February 2026.

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

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 at us  recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh

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Closing date: 26 Jan 2026
Senior Economist

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Senior Economist

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

3 years FTC from April 2026

£40k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and remain dependent on UK government aid.

Providing economic policy analysis and advice, this role is flexible, but depending on your skillset, will cover some of the following fields:

  • macroeconomic forecasting;
  • tax policy and tax analysis;
  • economic development;
  • cost benefit analysis of spending decisions;
  • labour market reform;
  • financial services; and
  • microeconomic policy reforms such as economic regulation of specific sectors.

This varied role is an opportunity to utilise a wide range of quantitative and technical economic abilities, while demonstrating strong general policy development skills. The ability to apply sound and proven economic frameworks to the island’s specific circumstances will be critical to your success as you liaise independently across all levels of government, the community and the private sector.

Holding a Bachelor’s degree in economics, social science, or a related field you have sound quantitative and written communication skills, plus verbal and presentation skills that include the ability to explain complex ideas and engage people. The ability to define and use analytics to support decision-making will be key. With sound professional judgement you are confident in using ICT systems and are able to plan, manage and review tasks.

Your strong interpersonal skills include motivating, negotiating, influencing and relationship building and you demonstrate excellent time management, planning and organisation. The ability to be creative, to identify improvements and anticipate and respond to change will be essential, along with proficiency at assessing problems and determining the most appropriate action. You should be approachable and confident in developing team members.

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form is available below where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 16:00 on Monday, 26 January 2026. Interviews will take place on 5 February.

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

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Closing date: 27 Jan 2026
Advisory Teacher – Science

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Advisory Teacher – Science

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC available immediately

£34k-£36k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. There are three schools on the island; one secondary and two primaries. The curriculum broadly models the English education system.

Adhering to COBIS standard 7, you will teach secondary level Science using formative assessment tools such as target setting and quality feedback. You must collaboratively develop appropriate syllabi, schemes of work and materials using positive behaviour management strategies.

You should understand and integrate COBIS standards 2 (Student Welfare) and 5 (Ethos and Values) into teaching practice and daily classroom routines. Proactively participating in school events, parents’ evenings and the PTA etc., you must attend relevant CPD courses and all Staff Development Days.

Holding UK Qualified Teacher Status (B Ed, PGCE or IPGCE) or equivalent qualification, you have recent and relevant experience of teaching in a secondary school and in teaching the UK Curriculum.

You will need good IT skills and be competent in using ICT systems and programmes, plus organisational and methodical skills with the ability to plan and manage your workload. Calm under pressure, you have a caring and polite manner with the ability to show patience, tolerance and understanding. With a passion for teaching, and with high expectations of your students, you apply objective judgement, showing the ability to motivate and inspire.

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form is available below, where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 27 Jan 2026

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

Education Skills and Employment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of identity and qualifications, and will be subject to reference checks, an enhanced police background check, and any other safeguarding checks relevant to the role. We promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community

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 at us  recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh

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Closing date: 20 January 2026
Advisory Teacher (English)

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Advisory Teacher (English)

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC available immediately

£34k-£36k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. There are three schools on the island; one secondary and two primaries. The curriculum broadly models the English education system.

Adhering to COBIS standard 7, you will teach secondary level English using formative assessment tools such as target setting and quality feedback. You must collaboratively develop appropriate syllabi, schemes of work and materials using positive behaviour management strategies.

You should understand and integrate COBIS standards 2 (Student Welfare) and 5 (Ethos and Values) into teaching practice and daily classroom routines. Proactively participating in school events, parents’ evenings and the PTA etc., you must attend relevant CPD courses and all Staff Development Days.

Holding UK Qualified Teacher Status (B Ed, PGCE or IPGCE) or equivalent qualification, you have recent and relevant experience of teaching in a secondary school and in teaching the UK Curriculum.

You will need good IT skills and be competent in using ICT systems and programmes, plus organisational and methodical skills with the ability to plan and manage your workload. Calm under pressure, you have a caring and polite manner with the ability to show patience, tolerance and understanding. With a passion for teaching, and with high expectations of your students, you apply objective judgement, showing the ability to motivate and inspire.

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form is available below, where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 20 January 2026.

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

Education Skills and Employment Portfolio is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of identity and qualifications, and will be subject to reference checks, an enhanced police background check, and any other safeguarding checks relevant to the role. We promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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 at us  recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh

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