FIG Job Opportunities

Planning Clerk - Development & Commercial Services

DEVELOPMENT & COMMERICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Planning Officer 

Department Name: Development & Commerical Services Department

Job Title:  Planning Clerk

FIG Grade G1 starting salary £21,135 to £24,279 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: 

To assist the Head of Environmental Planning and Building Services in the efficient and effective running of the department by providing clerical, administrative and technical support.

Essential criteria: 

To include GCSE’s passes in Maths and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above or equivalent, be competent in the use of IT Office programs, along with two to three years’ administrative experience (preferably within the public sector).

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

Closing Date:  06 February 2026

For further information on the post contact Alan Dawson by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28484.

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 - Planning Clerk

NATURAL RESOURCES - Agricultural Advisor - Land Recovery & Resilience

Closing Date:  06 February 2026

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.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Director of Education

Closing Date:  06 February 2026

The Opportunity: The successful candidate will provide the strategic leadership of education and learning across the Falkland Islands, ensuring all associated activities are aligned to current needs and can adapt to emerging needs across the Islands.  The successful candidate will enable continuous development of education to ensure there are robust performance and improvement processes across all departments that informs the development of learning opportunities available. 

Essential criteria required for the role include, educated to the equivalent of first-degree level with evidence of significant continuous professional development and professional qualifications in a relevant subject area.  The successful candidate must also hold a substantial background in a recent senior management position within the UK education sector including management of significant budgets and staff numbers.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Camp Education Manager

Closing Date:  02 February 2026

The Opportunity: Infant Junior School and Camp Education (IJS&CE) is seeking to recruit an experienced lead teacher to ensure the effective delivery of education to children who live in Camp.  Candidates will demonstrate successful leadership experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to make a positive impact on school improvement through modelling high quality teaching; and coaching and mentoring teachers.  The successful candidate will be a member of the school’s leadership team and contribute to overall school leadership and management.  The role starts in September 2026.  It is based at the main school site in Stanley and requires the ability to travel to and spend time at the various primary school sites around the Falkland Islands, therefore the applicant must be able and willing to drive 4x4 vehicles on Camp Roads, travel via FIGAS and work at a distance from the main school site for periods of time. 

Essential criteria: Applicants must be qualified teachers (recognisable in UK) who have at least 5 years’ teaching experience, including leadership experience, within the UK or a British curriculum school.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Infant & Junior School & Camp Education

Closing Date:  02 February 2026

• Primary Teacher
• Primary Travelling Teacher

The Opportunity: To teach the above roles at primary level.

Essential Criteria: to include Qualified Teacher Status (recognised in the United Kingdom) with knowledge of safeguarding and child protection and proven experience and ability of teaching at a single primary key stage (Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2).

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Planning Officer - Development & Commercial Services

DEVELOPMENT & COMMERICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Planning Officer 

Department Name: Development & Commerical Services Department

Job Title:  Planning Officer 

FIG Grade C:  starting salary £42,641 - £49,090 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: 

To support the Head of Planning and Building Services in the provision of advice to the Falkland Islands Government and performance of regulatory services in relation to land use, planning matters and the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment.

Essential criteria: 

To include a RTPI accredited degree (or equivalent) in Town & Country Planning (or other relevant subject), a Chartered membership of Royal Town Planning Institute membership (or other country equivalent), at least 3 years post qualification work experience in a Planning/Development Management function and at least 2 years work experience in a public service planning/development management environment e.g. in a local authority or Government department.

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

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

For further information on the post contact Alan Dawson by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28484.

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 - Planning Officer

Tyre Fitter - Public Works

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Tyre Fitter

Department Name: Public Works Department

Job Title:  Tyre Fitter

FIG Grade: H1 starting salary £19,413 to £21,469 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: To be responsible for the fitting of new tyres and repairing punctures for all Falkland Islands Government vehicles as required.

Essential criteria: To include having a knowledge of tyre repair procedures and ability to organise own workload.

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

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

For further information on this post please contact Ralph Harris by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27183

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.

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Adult Support Worker - Health & Social Services

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Adult Support Worker

Department Name: Health & Social Services Department

Job Title:  Adult Support Worker

FIG Grade F starting salary £24,950 - £28,689 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: 

To provide one to one bespoke care and support services for a service user in accordance with the department’s policies and procedures. This will include but not be limited to: -

• Lone working in a variety of different settings.
• Assisting in developing self-help, social, life and independence skills as directed by the care and support plan.
• Development of a therapeutic and effective working relationship with service user and acting as their Advocate as necessary.

The post may involve a flexible working pattern to suit the service users’ needs.

Essential criteria: 

Include an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Social Care or other relevant subject (or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role operating to this level of complexity and competency), a full manual Driving Licence and the ability to develop an effective professional relationship with the Service user.

This post has been assessed and confirmed as being one where there is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be male and as such, only male applicants will be considered for this role.

Contract Type: This post is a temporary post of up to 12 months duration on standard FIG terms and conditions. Applicants interested in part time work, or a job share opportunity are welcome to apply.

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

For further information on the post contact Leigh Reid by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28048

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 - Adult Support Worker

EMERGENCY SERVICES & ISLAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT - Prison Officer - 12 months maternity cover

Closing Date:  30 January 2026

The Opportunity:  For the right person this is an excellent opportunity to join the prison team. The Prison Service values its staff and commits to them through training and development. The role is unlike any other job and is interesting and rewarding. You will be trained, mentored and supported as you develop custodial skills. This will enable you to deliver professional and secure custodial services on behalf of the community. You will work as part of a close-knit team and ensure the security and supervision of those in prison. Additionally, you will play a part in the training and rehabilitation of those committed to prison.

Essential Criteria for the Grade G1 Grade include a minimum of GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 in English and Maths, a minimum of 2 years recent work experience in a relevant field, ability to show excellent communication skills and an ability to remain calm under pressure in challenging situations. To be eligible for the Grade F Grade candidates must have a NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Custodial Care and a minimum of 5 years recent work experience in a relevant field.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES & ISLAND SECURITY - Head of Maritime Authority

Closing Date:  30 Janaury 2026

The Opportunity: To be responsible for the strategic development of the Falkland Islands Maritime Administration, Legal and Regulatory Framework ensuring compliance with maritime legislation, conventions, and codes.

Essential criteria to include being educated to Degree level in a Maritime discipline, with experience of working in the maritime regulatory environment or have extensive demonstrable experience of the maritime regulatory sector and experience of operating at a senior management level. The post holder must also have a minimum of five years’ demonstrable experience managing and developing maritime statutory compliance and safety management in a senior capacity or a minimum of five years’ experience gained in a maritime legal/regulatory environment.

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