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.

Deputy SENCo - Education

 

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Deputy SENCo

Department Name: Education Department

Job Title:  Deputy SENCo

FIG Grade C: Salary £42,641 per annum rising to £45,744 per annum for applicants with 5+ years’ experience.

The Opportunity: The Education Department is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced Deputy Special Education Needs Coordinator (Deputy SENCo) to start as soon as possible.  The Deputy SENCo supports the SENCo to direct and support provision and intervention strategies within the 3 – 16 age range in the Falkland Islands’ Schools.

Essential criteria:  Applicants must be qualified teachers (recognisable in United Kingdom) who have preferably completed or are working towards the National Award for SEN Co-ordination, who have at least 3 years’ teaching experience and recent experience as a middle leader with whole school responsibilities in a United Kingdom or a British curriculum school.

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

Closing Date: 20 April 2026

For further information on the post contact Sarah McAndrew by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27147.

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 SENCo.pdf

Trainee Solicitor - Legal Services

 

LAW & REGULATION DEPARTMENT - Trainee Solicitor

Department Name: Law & Regulation 

Job Title:  Trainee Solicitor - Legal Services

FIG Grade: As this is a succession planned role the successful applicant will, depending on their qualifications, skills and experience, be appointed to Grade C (£42,641 – £49,090 per annum) and upon successful completion of the training move to the substantive role of Lawyer Grade B currently (£47,928 -£54,924 per annum)

The Opportunity: You will handle a varied and supervised caseload across contentious and non‑contentious work, undertake legal research, draft legal documents, participate in stakeholder meetings and develop core advocacy and advisory skills as part of your solicitor training.  This role provides a unique opportunity to develop professionally into a Solicitor while contributing to public service in a small but dynamic jurisdiction.

Essential criteria: includes a degree in law, or a non‑law degree with completion of the Common Professional Exam/Graduate Diploma in Law, successful completion of the Legal Practice Course. Commitment to complete the Professional Skills Course and achieve admission to the Roll of Solicitors (England and Wales).

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

Closing Date: 17 April 2026

For further information on this post please contact Momtaz Begum by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling Michelle King 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 - Trainee Solicitor.pdf

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - Stock Assessment Scientist

Closing Date:  17 April 2026

 

The Opportunity: To undertake stock assessments of commercially important fishery species and provide timely scientific advice to the Falkland Islands Government for long-term sustainable management of the fisheries.

Essential criteria for the role to include a PhD Level (or equivalent) in an appropriate biological, fisheries or mathematical discipline. A completed training in fisheries stock assessment or other relevant discipline, such as population dynamics, including the ability to apply standard fish stock assessment techniques and to develop new approaches, together with a high level of competence with modern statistical methods.

Executive Management - Junior Helpdesk Engineer

Closing Date: 17 April 2026

The Opportunity: to provide 1st line IT support to end users and assist in hardware and software rollouts across the FIG network, as well as maintaining the infrastructure in order to deliver that service.

Essential criteria to include Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, minimum five GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think creatively. The postholder should have a keen interest in ICT and the ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of desktop PC and Microsoft product suites.

Director of Development & Commercial Services

FIG Grade A1 starting salary £85,371 to £97,894 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: The Director of Development & Commercial Services will lead on the delivery of commercial excellence through the planning, development and management of commercial strategies for FIG as well as providing expert advice for the development and implementation of business unit strategies across several key commercial, operational, and outsourced services.

The postholder will provide responsive, professional support on all matters relating to Procurement, Contract Management and Project Management in support of the wider economic development of the Falkland Islands.

Essential criteria Candidates must be educated to degree level with a professional qualification in a relevant subject area, and have 10+ years’ recent and relevant experience at Senior Management level across a range of relevant service areas, including experience of successful commissioning/contracting out of public services.

Closing Date: 10 April 2026

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Stanley House - Houseparent  

Closing Date: 10 April 2026

The Opportunity: Stanley House are looking for a full time Houseparent 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/Level 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.

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HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Social Work Assistant 

Closing Date:  10 April 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

Casual Exam Invigilators - Education

 

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Casual Exam Invigilators

Department Name: Education Department

Job Title:  Casual Exam Invigilators

FIG Salary £21.45 per hour

The Opportunity: To provide support to the exam team to ensure security and integrity of the exams processes. Give our exams’ candidates the highest level of customer care, and abide by the rules and regulations set by each examining body.

Essential criteria:  include GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English (or equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years administrative experience.

Contract Type: This is a casual post.

Closing Date: 03 April 2026

For further information on the post contact Stephen McLean by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27147

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 - Casual Exams Invigilators.pdf

Plant Operator/Handyperson - Public Works

 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Plant Operator/Handyperson

Department Name: Public Works Department

Job Title:  Plant Operator/Handyperson

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

The Opportunity: To carry out duties as directed by the Foreman to ensure the safe and efficient operation of Pony’s Pass Quarry in line with FIG targets and plans for the production of quality controlled crushed aggregates.

Essential criteria: to include a valid HGV driving licence and experience of operating different machinery.

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

Closing Date: 03 April 2026

For further information on the post contact Marc Short by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27176

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 -Plant Operator - Handyperson - Materials.pdf

Advanced Community Psychiatric Nurse - Health & Social Services

 

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Advanced Community Psychiatric Nurse

Department Name: Health & Social Services  

Job Title:   Advanced Community Psychiatric Nurse

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

The Opportunity: To work as part of a multidisciplinary Emotional Wellbeing Service to deliver high quality, recovery-focused, person-centred care to a caseload of service users across the lifespan with a wide range of mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.

Essential criteria for the role include a Qualified Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council( or equivalent) and 5 years’ experience in relevant mental health field.

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

Closing Date: 27 March 2026

For further information on the post contact Dr Neti Murphy by emailing 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 - Community Psychiatric Nurse