Falkland Islands Government Human Resources

FIG Job Opportunities

 For further information about these opportunities, please contact the relevant Government Department. 

To apply download an Application Form and once completed send through to the email address shown or hand into the Human Resources Department, Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ.

Resident Engineer - Public Works

 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Resident Engineer

Department Name: Public Works Department

Job Title:  Resident Engineer

FIG Grade: A starting salary £57,216 to £65,584 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: Acting alongside the Senior Port Project Manager, this role will primarily serve as Falkland Islands Government’s client representative for the FIPASS replacement project, overseeing site management and ensuring compliance with all contractual, technical and quality standards while also contributing to other major infrastructure projects.

Essential criteria: For the role include a BSc (or equivalent) or other evidence of this level of ability and Chartered Civil or Structural Engineering status. Candidates must also have a minimum of ten years’ site and project management experience, along with five years’ contract management experience, including experience with NEC. 

Contract Type: This is a fixed term contract.

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

For further information on this post please contact Anton Livermore by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27193

To download application forms or job descriptions or to apply please visit https://falklands.gov.fk/jobs  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Job Description - Resident Engineer.pdf

Energy Manager - Public Works

 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Energy Manager

Department Name: Public Works Department

Job Title:  Energy Manager

FIG Grade: A starting salary £57,216 to £65,584 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: This role will oversee the management, operation, maintenance and co-ordination of all energy transmission and distribution networks and systems run by FIG to ensure the safe and efficient generation of electricity for all service users. 

Essential criteria: For the role include a degree (or equivalent) in Power, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and Chartered Engineering (CEng) status. Candidates must also have a minimum of ten years’ proven experience in managing within a power station, energy facility or similar industrial setting.

Contract Type: This is a permanent post on standard FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

For further information on this post please contact Anton Livermore by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27193

To download application forms or job descriptions or to apply please visit https://falklands.gov.fk/jobs  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Job Description - Energy Manager.pdf

Deputy Director (Operations) - Public Works

 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Deputy Director (Operations)

Department Name: Public Works Department

Job Title:  Deputy Director - Operations

FIG Grade: A starting salary £57,216 to £65,584 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: This key leadership role supports the delivery of major capital infrastructure projects aligned with the Falkland Islands Government’s strategic priorities, providing oversight from planning through to successful completion. 

Essential criteria: For the role include an NVQ Level 6/Degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Candidates must also have a minimum of five years’ relevant project management experience, along with five year’s managerial experience in a similar role.

Contract Type: This is a permanent post on standard FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

For further information on this post please contact Anton Livermore by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27193

To download application forms or job descriptions or to apply please visit https://falklands.gov.fk/jobs  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Job Description - Deputy Director - Operations.pdf

Quantity Surveyor - Public Works

 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Quantity Surveyor

Department Name: Public Works Department

Job Title:  Quantity Surveyor

FIG Grade: B starting salary £47,928 to £54,924 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: This role will provide expert cost management and commercial support across Falkland Islands Government’s Capital Programme, ensuring value for money, cost control and quality standards throughout all stages of project delivery.

Essential criteria: For the role include a BSc in Quantity Surveying and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Membership status. Candidates must also have a minimum of six years’ relevant experience delivering large-scale, high value projects on time and within budget.

Contract Type: This is a fixed term contract.

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

For further information on this post please contact Anton Livermore by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27193

To download application forms or job descriptions or to apply please visit https://falklands.gov.fk/jobs  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Job Description - Quantity Surveyor.pdf

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Social Work Assistant 

Closing Date:  20 February 2026

 

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 5 years’ post qualification experience of scanning including obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical.

Job Description - Sonographer

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Social Work Assistant 

Closing Date:  20 February 2026

 

The Opportunity: To work in partnership with the carers and families of those individuals and other professionals to provide direct support with personal and social needs to enable individuals to develop their potential and maintain or achieve independence.

Essential criteria an NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent and English GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent level of education, a full driving licence and significant experience of working with children and adults in either formal or informal settings.

Job Description - Social Work Assistant - Grade E1

Job Description - Social Work Assistant - Grade F

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT - Receptionist - Falkland Islands Government London Office (FIGO)

Closing Date:  20 February 2026

 

The Opportunity: Based in the Falkland Islands Government London Office (FIGO), this is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy Central London location, to provide a welcoming face and first-class reception service at Falkland House, provide administrative support to the Medical Coordinator and Travel Coordinator postholders including occasional holiday cover for both roles, and provide general administrative support to the wider FIGO team.

Essential criteria to include a minimum GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 in English and Maths (or equivalent) with a minimum of two years relevant experience in a busy reception or customer services environment. The postholder should have a pleasant manner, excellent verbal and written communication skills, good secretarial/administrative skills, and an organised and methodical approach to work with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programmes.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Cover Supervisor

Closing Date:  20 February 2026

 

The Opportunity: To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. To supervise students engaged in learning activities and to provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lesson.  To give instructions for the lesson as provided in advance by a teacher and the primary focus of the role will be to maintain good order and to keep students on task.

Essential Criteria for the role include an ‘A’ Level/NVQ 3 Level or equivalent, (including evidence of a good level of literacy and numeracy, i.e. GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths), have at least 2 years of experience working with and supervising children of the relevant age and the ability to manage and supervise the behaviour of a class of students. The start date of this role is the 01 of September 2026.  

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EMERGENCY SERVICES & ISLAND SECURITY - Mechanic/Firefighter

Closing Date:  20 February 2026

 

The Opportunity: Assist with the provision of an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service for the safety and protection of all within the Falkland Islands, (land, sea and air).

Essential Criteria for the role include being a qualified mechanic to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), or the ability to demonstrate a solid track record or experience in mechanics (i.e. 5 years as a mechanic working to a similar level) and the ability to organise maintenance schedules and keep accurate records.

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