FIG Job Opportunities

Offshore Petroleum Wells Lead

FIG Grade: A starting salary £57,716 – £86,131 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (plus 25% market supplement allowance).

The Opportunity: The Offshore Petroleum Wells Lead is responsible for regulatory oversight of all offshore petroleum activities associated with wells, including integrity, design, drilling operations, and decommissioning. The role involves assessing well designs, drilling programmes, suspension and decommissioning proposals, licence applications, technology plans and emergency response plans, with a strong emphasis on well integrity throughout the lifecycle of each well.

Essential criteria: A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), IWCF level 4 accreditation, BOSET (CA-EBS)/MIST and OEUK approved medical certificates. Significant experience (10+ years) of industry experience in planning, delivery, operations and decommissioning of offshore oil and gas wells, with demonstrable expertise in the complex technical and operation challenges associated with well design, integrity, and abandonment techniques and a proven track record of analysing offshore wells plans and delivery, risks and performance and developing clear recommendations with supporting evidence.

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

Closing Date: 09 August 2026

For further information on this post 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

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.

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Minerals Officer

FIG Grade D1 starting salary £36,274 to £41,668 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: To lead all operations, regulations, guidance, and regulatory function under the Mining Ordinance (2005) for onshore minerals which includes (but is not limited to) Crown minerals, precious metals, calcified seaweed other minerals and quarried materials. The role includes management and assessment of compliance of onshore mineral licensing and the development and modernisation of policy and legislation for onshore minerals, liaising with the British Geological Survey on onshore minerals matters and the development and modernisation of policy, guidance and legislation for onshore minerals and activities under Mining Ordinance.

Essential criteria: A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), five years’ relevant work experience, the ability to grasp complex areas of work quickly and think creatively to develop solutions to identified problems, experience of developing policy for new concepts or to replace outdated policies, the ability to understand and deliver processes to meet legislative requirements and identify areas for improvement and efficiencies within an area of work and instigate changes as necessary and the ability to effectively analyse complex information and provide robust advice.

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

Closing Date: 31 July 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

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.

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STANLEY HOUSE - Houseparent – Maternity Cover

FIG Grade F Starting Salary £25,450 - £29,189 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

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.

Contract Type: This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave on standard FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

For further information on the post contact Lynne Forster by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27443

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.

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HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Laboratory Assistant/Advanced Practitioner 

Laboratory Assistant/Advanced Practitioner

Starting Salary: This is a dual graded role depending on qualifications and experience, commencing from £19,337 - £21,969 per annum within Grade H1 (Laboratory Assistant) or from £25,450 - £29,189 per annum within Grade F (Advanced Practitioner).

The Opportunity: This is a progression planned role to allow the successful applicant to develop their career within the Pathology Department. The successful applicant will assist members of the laboratory team across both Pathology and Food, Water & Environmental laboratories to provide an efficient and effective service to all users.

Essential criteria for the Laboratory Assistant role include Grade C in English, Maths and Science or equivalent and excellent communication skills to provide and accurate oral and written communication.

As an Advanced Practitioner you must hold a Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in a relevant subject matter 5 years’ experience of effectively using clinical laboratory database software and Laboratory Information Management Systems.

Additional Information: Due to the sensitive nature of this role, successful candidates will be required to undergo enhanced background and criminal record checks.

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

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

For further information on this post please contact Chester Crowie by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28069

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Offshore Petroleum – Sustainability and Socio-Economic Officer

FIG Grade C starting salary £43,141 – £53,055 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: to be responsible for managing all data collection, analysis and development of data management systems associated with both the environmental and the socio-economic sustainability of the offshore petroleum industry. This will include the analysis and fulfilment of national and international reporting and data sharing obligations. Additional to this, the post holder will be responsible for providing the secretariat function for the Falkland Islands Environmental Impact Offsetting Trust.

Essential criteria: to include a bachelor’s degree and significant experience (7+ years minimum) in sustainability, environmental and/or socio-economic research and data analysis. Experience of oil and gas projects would be advantageous Additionally, extensive experience of operating within a public sector or research organisation (government or non-government) and understanding complex datasets and successfully delivering research projects to deadlines.

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

Closing Date: 24 July 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

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.

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Learning Support Assistants –FICS, IJS & Camp Education

FIG Grade G1 starting salary £21,635 - £24,779 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: Falkland Islands Community School, Infant Junior School & Camp Education are looking for full time Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work Mon-Fri 08.00 – 16.30 for both Primary & Secondary Schools. The posts involve supporting and assisting students with their educational and social progress and helping develop their learning and understanding. 

Some roles include supporting children with complex special educational needs and challenging behaviours. 

Essential criteria for the role include evidence of a good level of literacy and numeracy i.e. GCSE Grade 4/Grade C or above (or equivalent), in English and Maths, an ability to prioritise tasks, use initiative and a capacity to work with children with behavioural and emotional needs.  Applicants must also have patience, flexibility and be competent at delivering instructions.

Additional Information: The Falkland Islands Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices, and all applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. Posts are subject to satisfactory checks and references.

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

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Higher Learning Support Assistants –FICS, IJS & Camp Education

FIG Grade F starting salary £25,450 - £28,201 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: Falkland Islands Community School, Infant Junior School & Camp Education are looking for full time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work Mon-Fri 08.00 – 16.30 to work across both the Primary & Secondary School. The post involves teaching and supporting children with special educational needs and mentor newly recruited Learning Support staff.

Essential criteria for the role include a minimum of 5 years’ experience of working as an experienced LSA or higher, in either primary or secondary sectors, demonstrated experience across at least two Key Stages a Level 2 NVQ Supporting Teaching and Learning in School/working towards or equivalent in relevant areas and possess a good level of computer literacy and able to present reports and spreadsheet data on SEN students.

Additional Information: The Falkland Islands Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices, and all applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. Posts are subject to satisfactory checks and references.

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

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Supply Teachers – FICS & IJS&CE

FIG Salary:  £30.83 per hour (for teachers with 5 years’ experience).

The Opportunity: The Education Department seeks to increase the pool of supply teachers to work as required to cover long & short-term staff absences. 

Essential criteria: to be fully qualified primary or secondary teachers with qualified teacher status and preferably 3+ years’ recent teaching experience.  Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum for England is essential. 

Additional Information: The Falkland Islands Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices, and all applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. Posts are subject to satisfactory checks and references.

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

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HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Advanced Practitioner - Adult Social Worker 

Department Name: Health & Social Services  

Job Title:  Advanced Practitioner - Adult Social Worker 

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

The Opportunity:   To lead on adult safeguarding and complex cases, delivering statutory social work services in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Assessment and Safeguarding of Adults Ordinance 2020 and the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, in preparation for the introduction of the Mental Capacity Ordinance. The role involves multi-departmental working, developing and delivering training on adult safeguarding and the forthcoming Mental Capacity Ordinance, and establishing internal procedures to ensure effective oversight of deprivation of liberty applications and reviews.

Essential criteria to include a degree in Social Work approved by one of the following regulators and current registration with one of the following Social Work England, Social Care Wales, Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) - in Northern Ireland, Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) - in Scotland or if qualifying after 2013, to have completed and passed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment and five years relevant post qualifying experience of working in the UK. (Experience in a British Overseas Territory working under a UK model may be considered).

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

Closing Date:  22 May 2026

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 - Advanced Practitioner - Adults