Falkland Islands Government Careers

Offshore Petroleum Assistant Technical Programme Lead - Mineral Resources

Starting Salary: This is a dual graded role depending on qualifications and experience, commencing from £36,274 - £41,668 per annum within Grade D1 or from £43,141 - £49,590 per annum within Grade C.

Salary package also includes:

• Eligibility for a 25% taxable gratuity
• 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.
• 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This truly is an exciting opportunity in an unparalleled location. We are looking for new team members to join us and be involved at this critical point as we finalise and implement our new regulatory framework and start regulating a live oil industry here 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

The Assistant Technical Programme Lead is responsible for supporting the Technical Programme Lead to manage and deliver the tactical and operational requirements of the Department of Mineral Resources across multiple offshore petroleum developments. This includes active management, planning, co-ordination and execution of technically complex projects and work packages to ensure alignment against wider delivery programmes.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Demonstrable experience (7+ years) in a project/programme delivery role which involves delivery of major projects or programmes. Experience of offshore petroleum projects would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience in the successful application of project and programme principles, governance and methodologies with an emphasis on delivering within programme, budget and scope.
• The ability to work successfully in a complex political and stakeholder environment and report/ engage at all levels.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to deliver effective presentations, write meaningful reports and engage proactively and constructively with diverse audiences, and to communicate confidently with all levels of stakeholders.
• A good knowledge and skills with MS Office including MS Project.
• A degree and a project or programme management qualification.
• A valid driving licence.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page. Or Click the "apply now" on the link below

For further information regarding the position please contact Human Resources, by emailing recruitment@sec.gov.fk 

Timetable for Recruitment and Selection Process

Closing Date of Applications – 4 October 2026

Interviews – Week commencing 19 October 2026

ABOUT US

The 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 8,000 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.

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