FIG Job Opportunities

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT -  Shield Support Worker

Closing Date:  02 May 2025

The Opportunity: To assist the SHIELD SEND Teacher and the SHIELD Senior Support Worker with the running of the SHIELD Centre. To work with individuals or groups to ensure a secure and safe working environment either at the Centre or in the wider community.

Essential criteria to include GCSE grade C/level 4 in English & Maths (or equivalent level 2 qualification), a valid manual driving licence B (Car), a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with people with SEND and have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - Veterinary Officer - Public Health

Closing Date:  23 May 2025

The Opportunity: The Department of Agriculture Veterinary Service seeks applications for a full-time Official Veterinarian to join their small, busy team in 2025. The position will primarily consist of regulatory public health duties including regulation of an EU approved abattoir and fishery product establishments.

Essential criteria: Applicants must have Official Veterinarian qualifications with at least 5 years public health experience and familiarity with HACCP documentation.

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - Head of Fisheries Management

Closing Date:  18 May 2025

The Opportunity: to ensure the timely and effective management of the Falklands Fishery making evidence-based decisions, using stakeholder, science and compliance information, by working in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Natural Resources. The successful candidate will provide leadership for the team responsible for the monitoring, control and surveillance of the Falkland Island Conservation Zones and other associated fishing activities.

Essential criteria to include a degree (or equivalent) in Marine Science or Fisheries Management (or a relevant subject), with minimum 7 years’ proven experience in a fisheries related role, including personnel management in a similar field or evidence of playing an active role in fisheries/marine enforcement. The applicant needs a comprehensive understanding of fisheries and other maritime legislation.

NB: Applicants without the listed qualifications may be considered if they satisfy other requirements to a very high level or have had previous proven experience within fishery protection or law enforcement appropriate to the post.

POLICY, ECONOMY & CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT -  Economist & Policy Advisor

Closing Date:  16 May 2025

The Opportunity: To provide economic policy analysis and advice across FIG, as well as leadership on the application of economic principles and tools for the evaluation of public policy options and decisions.  The incumbent is also responsible for the preparation and publication of various national economic indicators and forecasts in the national interest.

Essential criteria to include a Masters’ degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Public Policy or in another subject with evidence of equivalent advanced-level courses in economics and/or policy analysis; and 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in a public sector, not-for-profit, research organisation or private sector entity with public policy and/or economic analysis responsibility.

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - Stock Assessment Scientist

Closing Date:  12 May 2025

The Opportunity: To undertake stock assessments of commercially important fishery species and provide timely scientific advice to the Falkland Islands Government for long-term sustainable management of the fisheries.

Essential criteria for the role to include a PhD Level (or equivalent) in an appropriate biological, fisheries or mathematical discipline. A completed training in fisheries stock assessment or other relevant discipline, such as population dynamics, including the ability to apply standard fish stock assessment techniques and to develop new approaches, together with a high level of competence with modern statistical methods.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT -  Stanley House - Houseparent

Closing Date:  05 May 2025

 The Opportunity: Stanley House are looking for a full time Houseparent to provide a safe, caring, boarding environment with a focus on delivering high standards of person-centred care for all boarders.

Essential criteria for the role to include a good level of education with a minimum GCSE grade C/level 4 or above in Maths & English (or equivalent), a current manual driving licence and three years’ driving experience in order to pass the FIG proficiency test for Minibus and Land Rover. Additionally, experience of working with students in a pastoral capacity (as a parent or in a youth organisation etc.) is also required.

LAW & REGULATION -  Head of Legal Services

Closing Date:  04 April 2025

The Opportunity:  You will lead the Legal Services Team within the Attorney General’s Directorate to deliver an effective and efficient legal and governance service to the Falkland Islands Government and to the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. As part of the Directorate’s management team you will support the leadership of the whole directorate, which comprises of Regulatory Services (including civil aviation and telecommunications regulation) and Registry Services.

Essential criteria for the role include being admitted as a solicitor or called to the Bar in a Commonwealth country or in the Republic of Ireland, a minimum of 7 years post qualification broad based experience including a good understanding of and an interest in public law and governance together with experience of advising local or national government on matters such as public law and governance and human rights, the law of contract, criminal law, tort and civil litigation.

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES -  Sonographer

Closing Date:  02 May 2025

The Opportunity: To provide an efficient ultrasound service within agreed departmental protocols. To provide autonomous reports on all ultrasounds performed including charting obstetrics scans onto personalised growth charts.

Essential criteria to include a Post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound and a BSC Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent undergraduate degree, along with 2 years’ post qualification experience of scanning including obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical.

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES -  Casual Cook

Closing Date:  02 May 2025

The Opportunity: Under the supervision of the Head Cook and working in a team provide nutritional, well presented meals on a daily basis to a high standard.

Essential criteria to include a good standard of education with a minimum of grade C/level 4 in English and Maths together with experience of catering for large numbers of people.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT -  Casual Power Station Operator

Closing Date:  25 April 2025

The Opportunity: The Power & Electrical Section is looking for Casual Power Station Operators to provide cover for its existing Operators. The main purpose of the post is to prepare, monitor and control the running of power generating plant and ancillary equipment at the Stanley Power Station.

Essential criteria a good knowledge of diesel engines would be an advantage, but training in all aspects of the job will be provided. This post requires operating as part of a team on a shift rota system which can include working unsocial hours and public holidays. Applicants must also be physically fit for the role.