Falkland Islands Government Careers

Environment Policy Officer (Biodiversity)

Salary: £43,141- £49,590 per annum depending on qualifications and experience - Eligible for 25% (Taxable) gratuity.

 Salary package also includes:

• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity,paid upon successful completion of the contract
• Flights Package for you and your dependents, including mid-term return flight home
• 41 days paid leave(includes public and government holidays)
• Relocation Allowanceto help with moving costs
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in

 This 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

Are you an environmental professional and looking for a new challenge? Would you like to play a key role in protecting and managing some of the most extraordinary biodiversity in the world? This truly is an exciting opportunity in an unparalleled location.

 The Role

The Environment Policy Officer (Biodiversity) will play a key role in advancing management and protections of biodiversity, through policy development and operational programmes of the Environment Department. You will be responsible for:

• Advancing protections of biodiversity, species and protected areas
• Developing policy, legislative options and recommendations
• Preparing and implementing plans and agreements for biodiversity
• Managing biodiversity-related projects

The Person

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in government, non-governmental organisations, industry, research or similar, with an environmental, scientific or policy focus
• Experience with developing environmental policy, legislative options and recommendations
• Experience with preparing and implementing plans or agreements for biodiversity, wildlife, species, or protected areas
• Experience with developing and managing projects, including managing budgets and service contracts
• Advanced understanding of environmental issues and impacts and, especially, of biodiversity threats, management and protections
• Professional and resourceful, with a positive and proactive attitude
• Resilient and able to cope with changing work priorities in a remote location
• Logical approach to tackling challenging problems
• Hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, such as environmental science or management, natural sciences or similar
• Hold a master’s degree or postgraduate qualification in environmental sciences or management, natural sciences or similar discipline
• Possess a valid driving licence

A sense of adventure is also an advantage as the Falkland Islands offers lots to explore outside of work.  

How to Apply

Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page.

For further information on the post please contact Mike Jervois, Head of Environment, by emailing mike.jervois@sec.gov.fk 

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.gov.fk, by clicking on 'Apply Online'

Timetable for recruitment and selection process

Closing date for applications – 09 November 2026

Interviews – week commencing 23 November 2026