Senior Human Resources Manager

ST HELENA GOVERNMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote overseas governmental body is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to provide strategic HR leadership in St Helena, a unique self-governing territory of the UK. This role requires profound HR expertise, particularly in employee relations and workforce planning, alongside strong qualifications like CIPD Level 7. The successful candidate will manage complex HR operations while adapting to the local culture. Relocation assistance and a generous benefits package are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced HR professionals looking for a new challenge.

Benefits

International Supplement

Relocation Allowances

Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5%

30 days Annual Leave plus Public Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in HR leadership within large organizations.
• Experience working in small communities is a plus.
• Demonstrable experience in workforce planning and HR transformational projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level HR leadership and guidance.
• Engage with executive leadership and manage complex employee relations.
• Transform and develop the HR team to meet organizational needs.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Working knowledge of UK employment legislation

Education

Degree in HR Management or Organisational Development

Chartered MCIPD or FCIPD qualification

Job description

Senior Human Resources Manager

St Helena Island, South Atlantic

2 year FTC – start date early 2026

£50k-£55k 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.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Human Resources practitioner, with experience gained at senior level within large / complex organisations. Ideally with local authority or government background. Reporting to the Head of HR and OD, this is a 2-year assignment to provide on-island senior level HR leadership for a busy, complex HR workload, in a diverse public service organisation.

Your professional HR technical support and advice, aimed at transforming and developing the organisation and strengthening the HR team, will ensure that managers are able to access guidance and information to manage their workforce issues with confidence. You will give expert professional and trusted senior level HR advice to the Strategic Leadership Team and engage with executive and legislative councils, partners and colleagues across the Public Service to support the delivery of our ongoing strategic vision.

With demonstrable experience of successfully leading a team of qualified HR professionals, you will provide expert guidance, advice and information to ensure both day-to-day, complex employee relations and strategic people-related matters are dealt with efficiently, effectively and in compliance with St Helena legislation, policy and practice. As a Senior Manager you will need to be self-sufficient, self‑motivated, resilient and empathetic, with the ability to develop and nurture talent within the team.

To live, work and thrive on St Helena you will need to be resilient, approachable and build a meaningful and trusting relationship with colleagues and local people, adapting to the culture and ways of working and living on this unique and beautiful island. Experience of working internationally in small communities will be a distinct advantage.

With degree level education or equivalent in HR Management or Organisational Development and qualified to CIPD Level 7 or equivalent, you will have attained Chartered MCIPD or Chartered FCIPD or equivalent member/registration status. In addition to the above, your track record will include delivering successful Workforce Planning and successful HR transformational and modernisation projects across diverse organisations. Working knowledge of current UK employment legislation is essential.

In addition, you must be aligned with and demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your senior 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, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh
• Relocation Allowances, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh
• 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 sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: [e-mail].

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Carolyn Nutkins, Head of HR and Organisational Development at [e-mail]

Applications must be sent to [e-mail] and received by 4pm on Monday 26 January 2026. Interviews will take place between 5 and 20 February 2026, via Teams for shortlisted applicants who are not based on St Helena.

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 us [e-mail]