FIG Job Opportunities

Chief Nursing Officer 

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Chief Nursing Officer 

Department Name: Health & Social Services  

Job Title:  Chief Nursing Offricer 

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

The Opportunity: To be responsible for the delivery of high-quality nursing care across the hospital and community, inclusive of both primary and secondary care services, which includes ward-based care, intensive care, theatre, maternity, primary care, 0-19 and community nursing.

Essential criteria:  to include a master’s degree level, (or equivalent work experience at an equivalent level) and registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Council. The postholder must have a minimum of 10 years’ relevant post-qualification experience demonstrating proven evidence of leadership and management with at least 5 years clinical experience.

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

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

For further information on this post please contact John Woollacott by e-mailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28000

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 - Chief Nursing Officer      

Casual Houseparent - Stanley House

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Casual Houseparent

Department Name: Education

Job Title:  Casual Houseparent - Stanley House

FIG Grade: F starting salary £12.79 per hour

The Opportunity: Stanley House are looking for casual Houseparents’ 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/Grade 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.

Contract Type: This is a casual position

Closing Date: 08 May 2026

For further information on the post contact Lynne Forster by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27443

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 - Houseparent 2024.pdf

Legal & Telecommunications Support Officer - Law & Regulation

LAW & REGULATION DEPARTMENT - Legal & Telecommunications Support Officer

Department Name: Law & Regulation

Job Title:  Legal & Telecommunications Support Officer

FIG Grade: F Starting Salary £24,950 - £28,689 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: Provide wide and varied support to officers in the Law and Regulation Directorate, including Lawyers and the Communications Regulator, to enable the provision of a comprehensive regulatory and legal service to the Falkland Islands Government. 

Essential criteria: for the role to include a commitment to confidentiality, good customer care, interpersonal and communication skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. The postholder must have a good knowledge and experience of Microsoft office, a good general education with a minimum Grade C/Grade 4 in four GCSE subjects (including English and Maths (or equivalent)) and proven experience with standard office equipment and processes.

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

Closing Date: 08 May 2026

For further information on the post contact Michelle King by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28466

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 - Legal & Telecommunications Support Officer 2026.pdf

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Staff Nurses & Senior Staff Nurses 

Department Name: Health & Social Services 

Job Title:  Staff Nurses & Senior Staff Nurses 

FIG Grade:  E1 starting salary £28,982 - £33,332 per annum or D1 £35,774 - £41,168 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity:  The Health and Social Services Department have opportunities available for registered nurses to work within the nursing team. This opportunity will provide dedicated nursing to patients by promoting health and developing areas of nursing expertise. 

Essential criteria:  to include registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK, (or equivalent registered body) with the minimum of one years’ recent relevant health service experience and have good organisation and communications skills.

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

Closing Date:  08 May 2026

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

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Job Description - Senior Staff Nurse

Job Description - Staff Nurse

Environment Policy Officer (Pollution & Waste) - Environment Section

POLICY, ECONOMY & CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Environment Policy Officer (Pollution & Waste)

Department Name: Policy, Economy & Corporate Services

Job Title:  Environment Policy Officer (Pollution & Waste)

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

The Opportunity: Reporting to the Head of Environment, the Environment Policy Officer (Pollution & Waste) will play a key role in advancing pollution prevention and waste management, through policy development and operational programmes of the Environment Department.

Essential criteria: to include an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, such as environmental science or management, public health or similar, a Master’s Degree or postgraduate qualification in environmental sciences or management, public health or similar discipline, a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in government, non-governmental organizations, industry, research or similar, with a pollution, waste or environmental health focus and an advanced understanding of environmental issues and impacts and, especially, of pollution prevention and waste management.

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

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

For further information on this post please contact Mike Jervois by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28459

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  Job Description - Environment Policy Officer (Pollution & Waste) 2026.pdf   

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Medical Coordinator 

Department Name: Health & Social Services 

Job Title:  Medical Coordinator 

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

The Opportunity: To assist, and in times of absence, provide cover for, the Overseas Medical Coordinator and Practice Manager to enable them to meet their agreed aims and objectives within an efficient, safe and effective working environment, whilst maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and probity.

Essential criteria:  to include an NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject matter, be educated to GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English and Maths with at least 5 years’ relevant work experience in administration or operational roles.

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

Closing Date:  01 May 2026

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

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Job Description - Medical Coordinator

Power Station Operator - Public Works Department

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Power Station Operator

Department Name: Public Works 

Job Title:  Power Station Operator - Power & Electrical

FIG Grade: G2 starting salary £21,135 - £24,279 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: To generate and distribute electricity to Stanley and the surrounding area and to assist the mechanical staff with their tasks when not required on watch.

Essential criteria: includes a high level of literacy and numeracy, good knowledge and a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with diesel engines or in electrical engineering. The postholder must have the ability to follow safe working practices and procedures and understand, follow written instructions, and react appropriately to feedback.

Additional Information: This post involves extensive periods of lone working and so the successful candidate must be able to make all decisions associated with production either in normal running or in and emergency situation.

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

Closing Date: 30 April 2026

For further information on the post contact Tanya Jaffray by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Donald Betts by calling 27156

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 -Power Station Operator.pdf

Offshore Petroleum – Sustainability and Socio-Economic Officer

FIG Grade C starting salary £42,641 – £52,555 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: to be responsible for managing all data collection, analysis and development of data management systems associated with both the environmental and the socio-economic sustainability of the offshore petroleum industry. This will include the analysis and fulfilment of national and international reporting and data sharing obligations. Additional to this, the post holder will be responsible for providing the secretariat function for the Falkland Islands Environmental Impact Offsetting Trust.

Essential criteria: to include a bachelor’s degree and significant experience (7+ years minimum) in sustainability, environmental and/or socio-economic research and data analysis. Experience of oil and gas projects would be advantageous Additionally, extensive experience of operating within a public sector or research organisation (government or non-government) and understanding complex datasets and successfully delivering research projects to deadlines.

Contract Type: This position is on standard FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 03 May 2026

For further information on this post please contact James Wilson by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling (+500) 27260

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260406_-_Offshore_Petroleum_Sustainability_and_Socio-Economic_Officer_JD.pdf

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Offshore Petroleum – Business Manager

FIG Grade B starting salary £47,928 – £64,649 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: to be responsible for ensuring that all licensing and compliance activities are delivered to the highest standards, supporting the Falkland Islands’ commitment to maximise economic recovery and ensure the development of a long-term industry presence that will benefit the Islands for decades to come. This role is critical to maintaining transparent, robust and efficient licensing processes within the Department of Mineral Resources, enabling the effective business management of offshore petroleum developments.

Essential criteria: to include a bachelor’s degree and a Level 6 (or similar) CMI Management or Leadership Qualification. Significant experience (7+ years) in a senior business management role, which involves delivery of licensing and associated commercial management. Experience of oil and gas projects would be advantageous Additionally, extensive experience of operating within the public sector or third sector (government or non-government) that has involved licensing management

Contract Type: This position is on standard FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 03 May 2026

For further information on this post please contact James Wilson by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling (+500) 27260

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.

260406_-_Offshore_Petroleum_Business_Manager_JD.pdf