Job Description

Details

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Reference number

430658

Salary

52,000 - 52,000
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

2 years

Type of role

Legal Services

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

2

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Jamestown STHL1ZZ

About the job

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Job summary

We are seeking two Legislative Drafters to join the Attorney General's Chambers to support the St Helena Government in the delivery of an extensive legislative programme, and to play a key role in improving the accessibility of our laws.

Job description

Working with the Legislative Commissioner in the Attorney General's Chambers, you will be part of a small drafting team working to ensure that the laws of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are properly drafted, published and kept up to date. You will work closely with colleagues and clients to advise on policy development and to deliver a packed legislative programme in line with Ministerial priorities. You will be involved in every stage of the legislative process and will also help in recommending amendments to existing legislation, creation of new legislation and the repeal of obsolete legislation. Another key area of work will be supporting the systematic audit and upgrade of our legislation website to improve the accessibility of our laws.

Person specification

A UK or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with experience of legislative drafting, you have demonstrable experience in statutory interpretation and of drafting bills, subsidiary legislation and other statutory notices, plus a background in legislative research and policy development. We expect unequivocal compliance with Nolan Principles and with standards and rules of conduct required by your regulator. Maintaining your eligibility to hold a practising certificate (or equivalent), you will undertake CPD obligations, keeping records that demonstrate your continuing education and competence. 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.

Benefits

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Mandatory text:

This advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non Departmental Public Body, as such your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful. This role does not include a option to apply for a Civil Service Pension as it is outside the Civil Service. Benefits offered include an International Supplement allowance ranging from 15,300-21,600 depending on the status of any dependents. Pension payment @ 7.5% of salary, Freight costs of up to a standard 20ft container, 30 days annual leave per year and relocation allowances.
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If you are a civil servant or an employee of a public body, this advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non Departmental Public Body. As such, your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful, and you should check the appropriate guidance with your HR team or line manager. .


This role may not include an option to apply for a Civil Service Pension, as it is outside the Civil Service.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Submission of application form to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Jennifer O'Hea Email : jennifer.ohea@sainthelena.gov.sh Telephone : 290 25526
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh

Further information

https://sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh/