The St Helena Government (SHG) has announced an extension for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the position of Non-Executive Director (NED) on the boards of State-Owned Entities (SOEs) and entities in which SHG holds equity.
The role of a NED, appointed by SHG, involves aligning entity strategies with government policies and providing financial leadership similar to that of a Finance Director. Key responsibilities include bridging strategy and policy gaps, fostering growth and reform, maintaining effective communication with stakeholders, driving performance within the economic group, evaluating spending and planning, overseeing external consulting, and enhancing corporate governance.
Selected candidates will represent SHG on various boards including Bank of St Helena Ltd, Connect St Helena Ltd, St Helena Hotel Development Ltd, St Helena Airport Ltd, and Solomon & Company (St Helena) PLC. The position is primarily full-time but part-time and remote options may be considered. Flexibility is required to meet demand and work requirements.
Applicants should have extensive experience in similar roles and hold qualifications such as CIMA/ACCA or CCAB with current membership. Board-level experience in industries like utilities, banking, hospitality, insurance or retail is advantageous. A strong background in public sector organizations along with political astuteness and excellent interpersonal skills are also necessary.
Interested individuals can obtain more information about the duties from Phil Sharman via email at [email protected] or through the SHG website. Applications must be submitted by 16:00 on Friday, 28 March 2025.
