Director of Mineral Resources - Falkland Islands Government

Job summary

This truly is an exciting opportunity in an unparalleled location. We are looking for a Director of Mineral Resources to join our team as we finalise and implement our new regulatory framework and start regulating a live oil industry in the Islands. The Falkland Islands Government has recently granted it's first regulatory approval for 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 strart our journey as an oil-producing country.

Job description

Working in what can only be described as a unique and breath-taking environment, the Director of Mineral Resources will oversee the ongoing development of the offshore hydrocarbons industry to support the wide economic development within the Falkland Islands. The post holder is responsible for leading the Mineral Resources Directorate and ensuring the effective and efficient regulation of all offshore petroleum and onshore minerals activity to a high standard. As a member of the Corporate Management Team (CMT), the Director will contribute to the corporate and strategic management of the Government, working to ensure Government is pursing a coherent and practical strategy in line with political priorities. The DMR role has been incubated under the Director of Natural Resources portfolio for the past 4 years and is now being separated back out into its own directorate following approval of the Sea Lion Field Development Plan and NVY/RKH FID (Final Investment Decision).

Person specification

• Have extensive experience (10+ years) of effectively leading complex and large-scale teams, projects and programmes of a similar level, ideally in a regulatory capacity
• Have extensive experience of operating within the public sector or third sector (government or non-government) that has involved licensing management.
• Can provide demonstrable experience of working in a senior operational or regulatory role, including responsibility for effective business and financial planning and project management.
• Be able to effectively manage and deliver the full range of senior management challenges including budgets, performance management, people management, project management and business and strategic planning.
• Have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to debate constructively and win confidence, whilst maintaining professional credibility and constructive working relationships.
• Have the proven ability to work effectively in a complex political and stakeholder environment, including effective engagement with the media.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or other evidence of suitable training and job experience.
• Hold a Masters degree in either health, safety or environment, or alternative business qualification or equivalent experience.
• Hold Chartered Membership of an appropriate professional institute.
• Align with FIG’s Core Values – Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.

Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave).
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights Package for you and your dependents, including mid-term return flight home.
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

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.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced (or equivalent) criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Dr Andrea Clausen
• Email : aclausen@sec.gov.fk
• Telephone : (+500) 28450

Recruitment team

• Email : swilliams@sec.gov.fk

Attachments

2026 Director of Minerals Resources JD Opens in new window (pdf, 337kB)DMR - Recruitment Pack 2026 - Candidate Brief Opens in new window (pdf, 3217kB)2026-07-30 - Director of Mineral Resources Advert Text Opens in new window (docx, 24kB)