Director of Police, ST HELENA GOVERNMENT

About the role

The Royal St Helena Police Service is entering a significant period of transition and rebuild. A new operating model has been developed to strengthen resilience, improve service delivery and create a sustainable platform for the future. The successful candidate will lead this change, rebuilding capability, developing local talent and helping shape the future of policing across St Helena and Ascension Island.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational policing
• Deliver organisational reform
• Develop the workforce
• Engage with partners

Requirements

• Experience as a Chief Inspector or above, or recently retired from a comparable role
• Proven track record of operational command
• Experience leading change
• Experience developing people and improving performance

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in policing, with a proven track record of success in a senior policing role. They will also have a good understanding of the unique challenges faced by the St Helena Police Service.

Skills

• Sound judgement
• Political awareness
• Strong community engagement
• Leadership skills
• Ability to lead in a small, highly visible and resource-constrained environment

Benefits

The benefits package includes an International Supplement, relocation allowances, and an annual pension contribution of 7.5% of salary. Annual leave is 30 days per annum plus public holidays.

Pay

The starting salary is between £70,000 and £90,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The role requires a commitment to a remote island environment. Travel to and from the island is planned rather than immediate.

Contact

To apply, please visit sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh. Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh by 6 August 2026.