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

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

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

Job Description -Plant Operator - Handyperson - Materials.pdf

Medical Secretary - Health & Social Services

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Medical Secretary

Department Name: Health & Social Services

Job Title: Medical Secretary

FIG Grade G1 starting salary of £21,135 to £24,279 depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is looking for a self-motivated and highly organised medical secretary to provide secretarial support to medical and other clinical staff including visiting specialists.

The post-holder is expected to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.

Essential criteria for the role to include a minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C/Grade 4 with at least two years secretarial/administrative experience. The applicant must have excellent touch and audio typing ability with a tactful and professional manner. The applicant should have excellent organisational skills being able to manage competing priorities to work effectively without close supervision.

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 Andrew Potts by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28000.

Job Description - Medical Secretary

Economist/Senior Economist - Policy, Economy & Corporate Services

POLICY, ECONOMY & CORPORATE DEPARTMENT - Economist/Senior Economist

Department Name: Policy, Economy & Corporate Services Department

Job Title: Economist/ Senior Economist

FIG Grade: This is a dual grade post with starting salary FIG Grade C commencing from £42,641 - £49,090 per annum (Economist) or FIG Grade B £47,928 - £54,924 per annum (Senior Economist) depending on qualifications and experience. This post attracts a 15% Market Supplement Allowance.

The Opportunity: To provide economic policy analysis and advice across FIG, as well as leadership on the application of economic principles and tools for the evaluation of public policy options and decisions. The economist also responsible for the preparation and publication of various national economic indicators and forecasts in the national interest.

Essential criteria: include a Masters’ degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Public Policy or in another subject with evidence of equivalent advanced-level courses in economics and/or policy analysis; and 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in a public sector, not-for-profit, research organisation or private sector entity with public policy and/or economic analysis responsibility.

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 Roddy Cordeiro by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28431.

Job Description - Economist.pdf

Job Description - Senior Economist.pdf

Data Analyst - Policy, Economy & Corporate Services

POLICY, ECONOMY & CORPORATE DEPARTMENT - Data Analyst

Department Name: Policy, Economy & Corporate Services Department

Job Title: Data Analyst

FIG Grade: This is a dual grade post with starting salary FIG Grade D2 commencing from £35,774 to £41,168 per annum or FIG Grade C £42,641 to £49,090 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This post attracts a 15% Market Supplement Allowance.

The Opportunity: To provide leadership on social and economic research, including data collection, analysis and interpretation on behalf of senior Government officials and client Departments. This work covers a diverse range of topic areas including health and social care, education, public safety, emergency services, human resources and culture and recreation. The post-holder is responsible for designing and delivering the national census every five years, as well as for the collection and dissemination of other national and sub-national level data and statistics. The role also involves management of the Government’s Performance Management system.

Essential criteria: A Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as social or population science, social statistics/science, or social/population research methods, with 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience in a public sector or research organisation with social and/or population research and data analysis responsibility. The Grade C role requires a relevant post-graduate qualification and 5 to 10 years’ experience.

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 Roddy Cordeiro by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28431.

Job Description - Data Analyst - Grade D2.pdf

Job Description - Data Analyst - Grade C.pdf

NATURAL RESOURCES - Fisheries Protection Officer

Closing Date: 27 March 2026

The Opportunity: to work as a key member of the Fisheries Protection Service team to provide an efficient service to uphold regulations, prevent/deter illegal fishing and support crew welfare and safety protocols.

Essential criteria for the role to include a BSc in a relevant subject or a minimum of 5 years’ equivalent experience in a similar role or a Marine Certificate of Competency or Skipper (Full) Fishing Certificate. Applicants must be able to work under pressure, with previous experience of working in Fisheries Protection or Law enforcement and have proven abilities to work effectively as part of a team or with minimal supervision. Applicants must be physically fit to undertake the duties of the post.

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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.

Job Description - Community Psychiatric Nurse

Falkland Islands Government Human Resources

FIG Job Opportunities

Deputy SENCo - Education

Casual Exam Invigilators - Education

Plant Operator/Handyperson - Public Works

Medical Secretary - Health & Social Services

Economist/Senior Economist - Policy, Economy & Corporate Services

Data Analyst - Policy, Economy & Corporate Services

Closing Date: 27 March 2026

Advanced Community Psychiatric Nurse - Health & Social Services