Applications are Invited for the Positions of :

Director of the St Helena National Trust

We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in the natural, built and cultural heritage of St Helena. Is self-motivated and can bring experience in one or more of these fields to support the development and management of the Trust and new projects as the Trust evolves. Good inter-personal skills are essential as the role requires interaction with the public, schools, local organisations, government departments and international groups. Prioritising work is important for the successful management of this challenging post.

Projects Officer

We are looking for a self-motivated person who can work to tight schedules, in a busy environment and as part of a small but committed team. The ability to communicate effectively is vital as is the ability to listen and to quickly understand and effectively manage new situations as they develop. Computer literacy is a basic requirement.

A keen interest in, and empathy for, the natural, cultural and built environment is also a prerequisite.

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Our lastest newsletter is from November 2008. It contains the following:

The St Helena National Trust recently joined the International National Trusts Organisation [INTO]

The St Helena National Trust recently joined the International National Trusts Organisation [INTO].  The organisation includes large and small national trusts as members and offers opportunities for small trusts like St Helena’s to get advice and information from the larger trusts...

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Guns of St Helena

The Guns of St Helena are a dramatic physical symbol of the Island’s extraordinary history as a fortified Island.  Settled in May 1659, as a place of rest and refreshment for vessels on the final leg of the return voyage from the East Indies, the Island had exceptional strategic importance...

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Fiona Burns Returns for Phase Two of the Wirebird Study

I have just arrived back on St Helena to begin a second year researching Wirebird conservation.  As many of you will know the Wirebird population recently dropped dramatically, and the overall aim of my project is to understand what factors drive Wirebird population numbers and to compare the efficacy of different conservation options...

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Provided by the St Helena Independent

What happed to Coffee?

HM's Government needs new approach

David Tayor - Action on Planning

Fish Prices Up and Lively Workshop

Rock-Fall Update

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