Director of Mineral Resources
Competitive Salary: total package of £133,835–£160,343
Includes a 25% (taxable) gratuity, paid upon successful completion of contract. Salary on appointment dependent on skills and experience.
Salary package also includes:
- Flights package for you and any accompanying dependents
- 41 days paid leave (includes Public and Government Holidays)
- Relocation allowance to help with moving costs.
- Government housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
- Favourable income tax rates
- A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.
The post is for a fixed term of up to four years in the first instance with the possibility of extension. Secondment and Interchange opportunities will be considered.
Please note, successful applicants with Falkland Islands Status/PRP will be employed on local terms and conditions.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This truly is an exciting opportunity in an unparalleled location. We are looking for a Director of Mineral Resources to join our team as we finalise and implement our new regulatory framework and start regulating a live oil industry in the Islands.
The Falkland Islands Government has recently granted its first regulatory approval for a field development and production programme, which is expected to start producing oil in 2028. This is an unrivalled opportunity to make an impact as we start our journey as an oil-producing country.
THE ROLE
Working in what can only be described as a unique and breath-taking environment, the Director of Mineral Resources will oversee the ongoing development of the offshore hydrocarbons industry to support the wider economic development within the Falkland Islands.
The postholder is responsible for leading the Mineral Resources Directorate and ensuring the effective and efficient regulation of all offshore petroleum and onshore minerals activity to a high standard.
As a member of the Corporate Management Team (CMT), the Director will contribute to the corporate and strategic management of the Government, working to ensure Government is pursuing a coherent and practical strategy in line with political priorities.
The DMR role has been incubated under the DNR portfolio for the past 4 years and is now being separated back out into its own directorate following the approval of the Sea Lion Field Development Plan and NVT/RKH FID (Final Investment Decision).
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Have extensive experience (10+ years) of effectively leading complex and large-scale teams, projects and programmes of a similar level, ideally in a regulatory capacity Have extensive experience of operating within the public sector or third sector (government or non-government) that has involved licensing management.
- Can provide demonstrable experience of working in a senior operational or regulatory role, including responsibility for effective business and financial planning and project management
- Be able to effectively manage and deliver the full range of senior management challenges including budgets, performance management, people management, project management and business and strategic planning
- Have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to debate constructively and win confidence, whilst maintaining professional credibility and constructive working relationships
- Have the proven ability to work effectively in a complex political and stakeholder environment, including effective engagement with the media
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or other evidence of suitable training and job experience
- Hold a Masters degree in either health, safety or environment, or alternative business qualification or equivalent experience
- Hold Chartered Membership of an appropriate professional institute
- Align with FIG’s Core Values – Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.
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 recruitment website: www.jobs.gov.fk
For further information regarding the position please contact Dr Andrea Clausen, Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government, by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning. (+500) 28450.
Applications close at 5pm UK time on 28th August 2026 with interviews to be held in the following month.
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.
If you are already based in the Falkland Islands, you may choose to submit your application in person at Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands. FIQQ 1ZZ.
All overseas candidates should complete our online application form, providing as much detail as possible about your relevant employment history, education , skills and experience to allow us to assess your suitability for the role.
For further information regarding the position please contact Dr Andrea Clausen, Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government, by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning. (+500) 28450.
Applications close at 5pm UK time on 28th August 2026 with interviews to be held in the following month.
