FIG Job Opportunities

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Camp Education Manager

Closing Date:  02 February 2026

The Opportunity: Infant Junior School and Camp Education (IJS&CE) is seeking to recruit an experienced lead teacher to ensure the effective delivery of education to children who live in Camp.  Candidates will demonstrate successful leadership experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to make a positive impact on school improvement through modelling high quality teaching; and coaching and mentoring teachers.  The successful candidate will be a member of the school’s leadership team and contribute to overall school leadership and management.  The role starts in September 2026.  It is based at the main school site in Stanley and requires the ability to travel to and spend time at the various primary school sites around the Falkland Islands, therefore the applicant must be able and willing to drive 4x4 vehicles on Camp Roads, travel via FIGAS and work at a distance from the main school site for periods of time. 

Essential criteria: Applicants must be qualified teachers (recognisable in UK) who have at least 5 years’ teaching experience, including leadership experience, within the UK or a British curriculum school.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Infant & Junior School & Camp Education

Closing Date:  02 February 2026

• Primary Teacher
• Primary Travelling Teacher

The Opportunity: To teach the above roles at primary level.

Essential Criteria: to include Qualified Teacher Status (recognised in the United Kingdom) with knowledge of safeguarding and child protection and proven experience and ability of teaching at a single primary key stage (Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2).

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Planning Officer - Development & Commercial Services

DEVELOPMENT & COMMERICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Planning Officer 

Department Name: Development & Commerical Services Department

Job Title:  Planning Officer 

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

The Opportunity: 

To support the Head of Planning and Building Services in the provision of advice to the Falkland Islands Government and performance of regulatory services in relation to land use, planning matters and the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment.

Essential criteria: 

To include a RTPI accredited degree (or equivalent) in Town & Country Planning (or other relevant subject), a Chartered membership of Royal Town Planning Institute membership (or other country equivalent), at least 3 years post qualification work experience in a Planning/Development Management function and at least 2 years work experience in a public service planning/development management environment e.g. in a local authority or Government department.

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

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

For further information on the post contact Alan Dawson by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28484.

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 - Planning Officer

Tyre Fitter - Public Works

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Tyre Fitter

Department Name: Public Works Department

Job Title:  Tyre Fitter

FIG Grade: H1 starting salary £19,413 to £21,469 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: To be responsible for the fitting of new tyres and repairing punctures for all Falkland Islands Government vehicles as required.

Essential criteria: To include having a knowledge of tyre repair procedures and ability to organise own workload.

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

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

For further information on this post please contact Ralph Harris by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27183

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 - Tyre Fitter.pdf

Adult Support Worker - Health & Social Services

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Adult Support Worker

Department Name: Health & Social Services Department

Job Title:  Adult Support Worker

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

The Opportunity: 

To provide one to one bespoke care and support services for a service user in accordance with the department’s policies and procedures. This will include but not be limited to: -

• Lone working in a variety of different settings.
• Assisting in developing self-help, social, life and independence skills as directed by the care and support plan.
• Development of a therapeutic and effective working relationship with service user and acting as their Advocate as necessary.

The post may involve a flexible working pattern to suit the service users’ needs.

Essential criteria: 

Include an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Social Care or other relevant subject (or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role operating to this level of complexity and competency), a full manual Driving Licence and the ability to develop an effective professional relationship with the Service user.

This post has been assessed and confirmed as being one where there is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be male and as such, only male applicants will be considered for this role.

Contract Type: This post is a temporary post of up to 12 months duration on standard FIG terms and conditions. Applicants interested in part time work, or a job share opportunity are welcome to apply.

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

For further information on the post contact Leigh Reid by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28048

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Job Description - Adult Support Worker

EMERGENCY SERVICES & ISLAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT - Prison Officer - 12 months maternity cover

Closing Date:  30 January 2026

The Opportunity:  For the right person this is an excellent opportunity to join the prison team. The Prison Service values its staff and commits to them through training and development. The role is unlike any other job and is interesting and rewarding. You will be trained, mentored and supported as you develop custodial skills. This will enable you to deliver professional and secure custodial services on behalf of the community. You will work as part of a close-knit team and ensure the security and supervision of those in prison. Additionally, you will play a part in the training and rehabilitation of those committed to prison.

Essential Criteria for the Grade G1 Grade include a minimum of GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 in English and Maths, a minimum of 2 years recent work experience in a relevant field, ability to show excellent communication skills and an ability to remain calm under pressure in challenging situations. To be eligible for the Grade F Grade candidates must have a NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Custodial Care and a minimum of 5 years recent work experience in a relevant field.

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Duty Supervisor - Development & Commercial Services

DEVELOPMENT & COMMERICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Duty Supervisor

Department Name: Development & Commerical Services Department

Job Title:  Duty Supervisor

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

The Opportunity: To take direct responsibility for ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for staff, school pupils and general public.  There will be a requirement to take total charge of the Leisure Centre when the Deputy or Centre Manager is absent. 

Essential criteria: For the role include 5 GCSE’s at Grade C/Grade 4 or above including English and Maths, current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, or the ability to gain it. The post holder should have a current First Aid at Work Qualification and NVQ Level 3 in Health and Fitness (or related subject). Candidates must also have experience working in a customer facing environment, providing the highest levels of customer service across a range of clientele, managing communications and resolving conflict.

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

Closing Date: 23 January 2026

For further information on the post contact Marcus Morrison, by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27285

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Job Description - Duty Supervisor.pdf

Health & Safety Support Officer - Policy, Economy & Corporate Services 

POLICY, ECONOMY & CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Health & Safety Support Officer

Department Name: Policy, Economy & Corporate Services Department

Job Title:  Health & Safety Support Officer

This is a succession planned role with salaries starting at FIG Salary Grade H1 (salary range beginning at £19,413 per annum), Grade G1 (salary range beginning at £21,135 per annum) or Grade F (salary range beginning at £24,950 per annum) depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: To provide basic administrative and practical support to the Health and Safety Adviser in assisting in the promotion of a safe and healthy working environment across FIG. The post holder will also learn about workplace health and safety policies, procedures and good practice while supporting day-to day activities.  

Essential criteria: The entry-level role would require a minimum of Grade 4/Grade C GCSEs in English and Maths, valid driving licence and a willingness and ability to obtain a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Safety. To be considered for the higher grade, the postholder will need to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.

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

Closing Date: 23 January 2026

For further information on this post please contact Craig Chandler by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27420

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Job Description - Health & Safety Support Officer- Entry Level - H1.pdf

Job Description - Health & Safety Support Officer - Level 2 - G1.pdf

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Childcare Liaison Officer

Closing Date:  23 Janaury 2026

The Opportunity: As a member of the Childcare Advisory Team, the post holder is responsible for raising standards of childcare provision, achievement and outcomes for children in the Falkland Islands.  This is achieved by supporting continuous improvement in the quality of provision and pedagogy within childcare settings.

The role involves providing effective leadership through challenge, support, formal regulation, and informal monitoring leading to constructive feedback, coaching, mentoring, training, and professional advice. 

The post holder will contribute to the work of the Education Department by:

• Developing childcare settings to deliver consistently high-quality play-based provision, by providing advice, support, challenge and guidance to support effective improvement, enabling them to achieve and maintain the standards set out in the Falkland Islands National Minimum Standards for Childcare
• Motivating and inspiring colleagues across the childcare sector by modelling excellence
• Managing the processes involved in the registration, inspection and regulation of the childcare sector.

Essential Criteria for the role includes education to at least Level 5 in an appropriate area (e.g. Early Years, Education), be an inspirational practitioner who can challenge and train others, to have extensive childcare and/or Early Years sector experience, to be able to evidence implementation of positive change in an education or childcare environment.

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Offshore Petroleum - Head of Health, Safety and Environment

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - Offshore Petroleum - Head of Health, Safety and Environment

Department Name: Natural Resources Department

Job Title:  Offshore Petroleum - Head of Health, Safety and Environment

FIG Grade A1: starting salary £85,371 – £105,248 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: Leading a team of Health and Safety, Environment and Policy professionals, the role of Offshore Petroleum Head of Health, Safety and Environment is to primarily act as the de facto Health, Safety and Environmental ‘Regulator’ for all offshore petroleum development activity on behalf of the Government.

Essential criteria: to include a Master’s degree in either health, safety or environment, or alternative business qualification or equivalent experience which should include at least 7 years’ experience of working in Health & Safety regulation in the oil and gas industry. Additionally, the postholder should hold Chartered Membership of an appropriate professional institute associated with Health and Safety, Engineering, Science or Project Management.

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

Closing Date: 18 January 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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Job Description - Offshore Petroleum - Head of Health, Safety and Environment.pdf