Vacancies
May 15, 2026
(Post Officers, Builders and General Hands)
2 Post Officers for a 6 Month Contract
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands are seeking post officers to work on South Georgia during the austral summer 2026-27. The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands runs a highly successful post office and shop in the old whaling station of Grytviken, South Georgia. Welcoming over 15,500 visitors from across the world who visit the Territory on cruise ships, yachts and research vessels, the post officer represents the Government to a wide range of visitors.
We are looking for someone who has:-
- Exceptional customer service skills and proven retail or hospitality experience.
- Experience using Point of Sale (POS) software (not essential)
- Philatelic experience (not essential)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work to a flexible and changeable schedule
- A confident communicator with strong organisational skills
- Responsible, self-motivated, and conscientious, with an ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- A person that is resourceful, adaptable and can cope with changes made, sometimes, at short notice
- Numerate and competent in the use of standard IT packages including Word and Excel
- Detail oriented and able to maintain accurate and timely records
- Is willing to undertake duties at the station to assist the general running of the site, and play an active role in domestic support, such as but not limited to cooking, house cleaning and waste management.
The terms:
Start Date: Mid-September 2026 (dependent upon ship schedules)
On rotation: 6 months on South Georgia, returning early April 2027
Pay: £28,380 pa pro rata
Closing Date: 9th of June 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 22nd of June 2026
If you have any questions please contact recruitment@gov.gs
Please download the full application and information pack here:
Builder and General Hand 6 Month Contract
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands are seeking build team members to work on South Georgia during the austral summer 2026-27.
We are looking for skilled individuals to join our team on a short-term basis to assist with the smooth running of this globally significant territory. Based on South Georgia, you will be delivering Government operations as part of a mixed discipline on-site team. Travel to the Falkland Islands, where appropriate, and travel between the Falklands and South Georgia, as well as accommodation and subsistence for the period of the contract will be provided by the Government.
For all roles, we are looking for individuals who:-
- Are responsible, self-motivated and conscientious, with an ability to work independently and as part of a small team;
- Are comfortable working in a remote location;
- Are able to repair and maintain interior and exterior of modern building and heritage mixed use buildings.
- Are resourceful, adaptable and can cope with changes made, sometimes at short notice;
- Manage and prioritise own workload in order to complete repairs in a timely manner and in accordance with given timescales.
- Carry out planned preventative building maintenance in line with set programme of works.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment, including on-site hazard identification.
- Are confident in making decisions on the ground without immediate supervision;
- Undertake duties at the research station to assist the general running of the base, and playing an active role in domestic support, such as but not limited to: cooking, cleaning and waste management.
The terms:
Start Date: mid-Sept 2026 – dependent upon ship schedules
On rotation: 6 months on South Georgia, returning early April 2027
Pay: Builder: 45hrs/wk @ £25.00 – 27.50/hr
General Hand: 45hrs/wk @ £15.50 – 17.00/hr
Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026 at 17:00 GMT
If you have any questions please contact recruitment@gov.gs
Please download the full information pack and instructions for applicants here: