Head of Fisheries Management

The Falkland Islands Government currently has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Fisheries Management, who will support the Deputy Director and Director of Natural Resources achieve the objectives and performance standards set for the Directorate.

The Role

The Head of Fisheries Management is responsible for delivering timely and effective management of the various Falkland Islands licensed fisheries. This will be delivered by making evidence-based decisions using a range of stakeholder, science and compliance information. The postholder will also provide leadership for the team responsible for the effective monitoring, control and surveillance of the Falkland Island Conservation Zones and other associated fishing activities.

The Person

The successful applicant will be required to hold a BSC in Marine Science, Fisheries Management or another relevant subject, or significant relevant work experience in an equivalent senior role, least ten years past work experience in Fisheries related activities in a similar role or at least ten years’ experience of managing personnel in a similar field. Where candidates do not meet the essential requirement of 10 years’ experience, they will be considered against the B grade job description, which carries a minimum of 7 years of experience.

We are looking for an individual who is well organised, be able to manage a range of different tasks simultaneously whilst still maintaining quality output and meeting deadlines.

The Package

• Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years.
• This is a dual graded role depending on qualifications and experience, commencing from £47,428 – £54,424 per annum within Grade B or from £56,716 – £65,084 per annum within Grade A.
• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity (taxable).
• 41 days paid leave, 30 days annual leave and 11 public holidays.
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights Package for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
• 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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page.  For further information regarding the position please contact Matt Jenkins MJenkins@naturalresources.gov.fk or by calling +500 27260

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk , by clicking on ‘Apply Now’ and completing the form.

Timetable for Recruitment and Selection Process

• Closing Date for Applications – 18 May 2025
• Shortlisting commencing from – 26 May 2025
• Interviews week commencing from – 16 June 2025

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.