Crown Prosecutor
St Helena Island, South Atlantic
2 years FTC available immediately
£52k 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. The island’s team of Law Officers is currently made up of the Attorney General with two PAs, Solicitor General, Legislative Commissioner, two Legislative Drafters, Crown Prosecutor, Senior Crown Counsel (Civil), Crown Counsel (for Ascension Island), Crown Counsel (Civil), Crown Counsel (Commercial) and Crown Counsel (Contracts).
You will be responsible for making charging decisions and preparing associated advice in a range of cases, in particular for those of domestic abuse and sexual offences You will be responsible for preparing files for Magistrate and Crown (Supreme) Court cases, along with any written applications. You will assume responsibility for disclosure in all criminal cases and prepare written and oral submissions for any appeals.
You will be the sole advocate for the Prosecution in all criminal court hearings, in the Magistrates and often the Supreme Court. This includes conducting criminal trials, sentencing hearings, and legal argument. You may have to instruct external Counsel for Supreme Court trials, which will involve preparing briefs and bundles.
You will provide valuable legal advice and support. Working very closely with the police, you will advise on best practice, training them and other law enforcement agencies in areas such as criminal law and procedure, court procedures and laws of evidence.
You may sometimes be required to represent the Attorney General on boards and panels. You will conduct legal research, supporting the legislative drafters and working towards the production of a comprehensive reform of criminal law. You will also assist with inquests. The government will value your advice on criminal law related matters. You will regularly be required to advise the Attorney General on matters of criminal law.
A UK or Commonwealth qualified solicitor or barrister of several years PQE/call, you have a substantial background in conducting criminal cases and have run your own caseload, having experience of other areas of law.
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.
*Potential uplift to Senior Crown Counsel depending on experience.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- An International Supplement, 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 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 28 Nov 2025.
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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