Deputy Director of Natural Resources

The Falkland Islands Government currently has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Director who will support the Director of Natural Resources achieve the objectives and performance standards set for the Directorate.

The Role

The Deputy Director will support the Director of Natural Resources achieve the objectives and performance standards set for the directorate by ensuring that the directorate’s operational programmes, projects and work streams are developed and delivered efficiently and effectively in line with government policies and strategies and within the resources allocated to it. The postholder will assume all the responsibilities of the director in their absence.

The Person

The successful applicant will be required to hold an equivalent of NVQ6/degree level, or other evidence of this level of ability (e.g. training record and job experience), along with an extensive relevant work experience of leading complex and large-scale projects and programmes of a similar level, ideally in a multidisciplinary organisation.

We are looking for an individual who is well organised, be able to manage a range of different tasks simultaneously whilst still maintaining quality output and meeting deadlines.

The Package

• Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years.        
• Starting Salary - £56,716 up to £65,084 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) More may be available for an exceptional candidate.        
• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity (taxable).
• 41 days paid leave, 30 days annual leave and 11 public holidays.
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights Package for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page.  For further information regarding the position please contact James Wilson JWilson@naturalresources.gov.fk or by calling +500 27260

To apply, please complete our online application by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form.  

Timetable for Recruitment and Selection Process

• Closing Date for Applications - 16 February 2025
• Shortlisting commencing from - 17 February 2025
• Interviews week commencing from - 24 February 2025

Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.

The Falkland Islands

Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!

The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore.

For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.