Agricultural Advisor - Land Recovery & Resilience
NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - Agricultural Advisor - Land Recovery & Resilience
Department Name: Natural Resources
Job Title: Agricultural Advisor - Land Recovery & Resilience
Falkland Islands Government FIG Grade: This is a dual grade post with starting salary FIG Grade D1 (£35,774-£41,168) or FIG Grade C (£42,641-£49,090) depending on qualifications and experience.
The Opportunity: We are looking for a dedicated Agricultural Advisor to support development of the Department of Agriculture’s work on land recovery and restoration. The appointee will work to advance the knowledge and practice of resilience-based land-management strategies and agroecosystem management. The postholder will provide technical and practical assistance to facilitate farmer participation in relevant agricultural support schemes and programmes, implement targeted monitoring projects related to the recovery and resilience of agricultural landscapes, and contribute to public policy development and stakeholder awareness campaigns on critical land resilience issues.
Minimum essential criteria: to include a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the agricultural or environmental sector with specific focus on agroecosystem management. The postholder must demonstrate project management skills, good computer literacy, solid critical thinking, quantitative/analytical skills and be able to work independently and as part of a small team.
To be considered for the FIG Grade C role the applicant should have a minimum of 5 years’ postgraduate experience in environmental, ecological or agricultural sciences together with a master’s degree (or an equivalent Level 7 qualification) in a relevant subject, or evidence or having significant experience working in a role at the same level and of equal complexity.
Contract Type: This is a permanent post on FIG terms and conditions
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
For further information on both posts contact Matt Davies by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27355
To download application forms or job descriptions or to apply please visit https://falklands.gov.fk/jobs or email