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Ascension Island Government

The Ascension Island Government (AIG) is the public service authority responsible for the administration and delivery of essential services on Ascension Island, a UK Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Our remit covers a wide range of functions, including environmental conservation, marine protection, education, healthcare, infrastructure maintenance, and community support. We work to ensure the island remains a safe, sustainable, and vibrant place for its community, visitors, and unique wildlife.

AIG is committed to high standards of governance, integrity, and service delivery. Our workforce is drawn from a diverse, multicultural community, and we value collaboration, adaptability, and professionalism.

Joining AIG offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in a distinctive and remote location, where your skills and expertise will have a direct and lasting impact on the island’s future.

11/11/2026
Full time Fixed Term Contract
Human Resources Officer (Employee Relations)
Ascension Island Government Ascension Island
MAIN DUTIES: Undertake duties supporting the recruitment and selection function including drafting and placing adverts; DBS, vetting and pre-employment checks; chasing references; arranging short-listing and interview packs; contacting candidates and managers; and any other associated duties. Maintain HR records, both electronically and paper-based, ensuring the most efficient systems for recording and regular reporting are in place and offering ideas and solutions to make improvements. Provide administrative support to the AIG appraisal system, including preparing paperwork, issuing reminders and collating completed appraisals. Coordinate the probationary period process across AIG, keeping a close watch on time frames, chasing line managers for outstanding reviews, and pre-empting and escalating potential issued to the Human Resources Manager as appropriate. Provide wider administrative support to the HR team, including drafting correspondence, distributing...
Total package value up to £28,613 (comprising salary of up to £16,767.00 per annum plus food and utilities allowances, free housing and other benefits)