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.

Senior Community Support Worker

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Senior Community Support Worker

Department Name: Health & Social Services

Job Title: Senior Community Support Worker

FIG Grade G1: starting salary £21,135 - £25,968 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience).

The Opportunity: Working within the community in peoples’ homes as well as in care facilities the postholder will promote and deliver all aspects of health support (emotional, physical, mental and psychological) to enable service users to achieve their optimal independence, supporting their activities of daily living, safeguarding and promoting good health and well-being, identifying the changing needs of caseload and communicating the change appropriately and confidentially.

Essential criteria: include GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English, a manual driving licence, at least 2 year’s relevant experience working in an equivalent health or social care setting and the ability to communicate effectively in English (in writing and verbally).

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

Closing Date: 17 October 2025

For further information on the post contact Mhairi Henry by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28047

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 - Senior Community Support Worker

Therapy Assistant

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Therapy Assistant

Department Name: Health & Social Services Department

Job Title: Therapy Assistant

FIG Grade : This is a progression planned post. The successful applicant will be appointed to either Grade G1 starting salary £21,135 - £24,279 per annum or Grade F starting salary £24,950 - £28,689 per annum depending on qualifications, skills and experience.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop themselves within an exercise and rehabilitation setting. The role involves working under Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to independently supervise the rehabilitation of clients through one to one sessions and exercise and activity groups. In-house training will be provided, with the possibility of further on-line qualifications.

Essential criteria:

The candidate must have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language, Maths and Science (or recognised equivalent). A regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 3 or A- Level in an exercise-related field, or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role, operating to this level of complexity and competency is also essential.

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

Closing Date: 17 October 2025

For further information on the post contact Anna Cockwell on email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by telephone 28058

To download application forms and 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.

Therapy_Assistant_G1.pdf

Therapy_Assistant_F.pdf

Veterinary Officer

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - Veterinary Officer

Department Name: Natural Resources Department

Job Title: Veterinary Officer

FIG Grade B: starting salary £47,428 to £54,424 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: With a particular focus on mixed clinical work and disease control, the successful applicant will work alongside members of the Veterinary Services team, (and other colleagues within the Department of Natural Resources) to provide a complete, professional clinical and public health veterinary service to the Falkland Islands.

Essential criteria: include a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine/Science, being registered with the UK’s Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), (or a recognised international equivalent) and having at least 5 years post-degree experience evidencing a good track record of surgical competency, and clinical experience in small animal, farm animal and equine veterinary work.

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

Closing Date: 17 October 2025

For further information on the post contact Zoe Fowler by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27366

Job Description - Veterinary Officer.pdf

Dental Officer

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Dental Officer

Department Name: Health & Social Services

Job Title: Dental Officer

FIG Grade: starting at £95,151 to £99,876 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: The Dental Service is seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious dentist with good interpersonal and clinical skills to join the team.

Essential criteria: for these roles include possession of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, being registered with the United Kingdom’s General Dental Council (or recognised international equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a General Dental Practitioner in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) or a primary care community dental practice. Applicants will also be dedicated to providing high quality dental care and improving the patient experience.

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

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

For further information on the post contact John Woollacott by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28000

Job Description - Dental Officer

Principal of the Falkland Islands Community School

Closing Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 16:00 local time

To provide effective leadership and management of secondary provision at the Falkland Islands Community School working with the Executive Headteacher and Director of Education to promote and deliver the vision and direction for the school through the implementation of a range of well-planned strategies.

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Closing Date: 15 November 2024

The Falkland Islands Community School is seeking to recruit qualified, enthusiastic, creative and experienced TPrimary Settlement Teacher to start as soon as possible. Applicants must be graduate teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (recognisable in UK) who have completed their induction as an ECT and have at least 3 years’ recent experience within the UK or British curriculum school.

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Casual Gardner

DEVELOPMENT & COMMERCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Casual Gardner

Department Name: Development & Commercial Services

Job Title: Casual Gardner

FIG Grade: H1 starting salary £9.96 to £11.01 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: To assist the gardeners in maintaining the extensive gardens at Government House. This can be a physically demanding role, and applicants are expected to have a level of health and fitness relative to the position.

Essential criteria: for this role include practical experience and knowledge of working in a garden.

Contract Type: This is a casual post on standard local FIG terms & conditions.