Director of Natural Resources

Director of Natural Resources

(Salary £106,000 – £127,000)

Falkland Islands Government

Stanley, Falkland Islands

The Falklands Islands are immensely proud of their stewardship of its natural environment and they are keen to secure an exceptional candidate to lead the ongoing development of the Natural Resources Directorate.

The Role

As a member of the Government’s Corporate Management Team, the postholder will lead the development and operational delivery of all aspects of our natural resource portfolio and play a key role in the wider strategic leadership of the Falkland Islands Government.

Working in what can only be described as a unique and breath-taking environment, the Director of Natural Resources will oversee the ongoing development of each department within the Directorate; Fisheries Science and Operations, Offshore Hydrocarbons and Onshore Minerals, Agriculture, Veterinary Services as well as the development in emerging land and sea-based farming e.g. Kelp.

The Person

With expertise gained within a senior leadership role with fisheries, oil and gas or agriculture the Director of Natural Resources will possess:

• A Degree (BA/Bsc) and professional qualification in a relevant subject area;
• A proven track record of delivering strategic outcomes within a Fisheries and/or Hydrocarbons environment;
• Successful experience in strategic planning;
• Proven track record in effective management of a wide range of staff and resources;
• Savvy stakeholder management – managing relationships and expectations;
• Sound budgeting and resource planning experience.

The Package

• An Initial 4 Year Fixed Term Contract;
• Salary Range £106k – £127k, starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience;
• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity, paid upon successful completion of the contract;
• 30 Days Annual Leave, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave);
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs;
• Flights Package for you and your dependents, including mid-term return flight home;
• Government Housing for rent at a subsidised rate and a starter pack to help you settle in.

Please note, successful applicants with Falkland Islands Status/PRP will be employed on local terms and conditions.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply online to join our team in a unique and breath-taking location, with penguins, dolphins and the wilderness just next door to your office, please visit our new recruitment website by the Apply Now button below.

For further information on the post please contact Dr Andrea Clausen by emailing AClausen@naturalresources.gov.fk or by telephoning 27260.

Applications close at 5 pm UK time on 3^rd November 2024 with interviews to be held in later in the month.

If you have any questions about working for the Falkland Islands Government or would like further information about applying, you can find contact details at the below link.

The Working Environment

Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.

For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our recruitment microsite: www.jobs.gov.fk.

The Falkland Islands

Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!

The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore.

For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.

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