Offshore Health and Safety Policy Advisor

Job summary

The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to announce a number of new opportunities following the expansion of its Minerals Resources Department.
If you are looking for an exciting and unique opportunity to be at the forefront of facilitating a frontier oil field development then apply now and enjoy the added benefit of living and working overseas in a stunning part of the world with a vibrant island community.

Job description

You will provide expert support and guidance advice on all health and safety matters associated with the proposed oil development to the specially established project team. This will include focussing on areas such as, developing policy for eliminating, mitigating and managing potential health and safety impacts and the development and implementation of an appropriate regulatory framework. You will also provide support and guidance on related matters, which may also require the sourcing and managing of external advice covering a diverse range of topics, all related to the proposed oil development.

Person specification

• Able to demonstrate an excellent health and safety policy and regulation background, (ie have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of working successfully in the field of regulating aspects of offshore oil and gas activity under a UK H&S regulatory framework) and be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of oil development environmental issues.
• An extremely proficient communicator both verbally and in writing, with the ability to express ideas and impart key messages clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Comfortable working within a dedicated team with a high degree of autonomy and have the tact, sensitivity and judgement to manage sensitive confidential information.
• Organised, articulate and persuasive and have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to establish excellent working relationships with colleagues, senior government leaders, elected officials, industry representatives and external partners.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive, as well being as a strategic thinker, skilled problem solver and a supportive team player.
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive.
• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant Health and Safety discipline and hold a Master's or Postgraduate Diploma, (or equivalent) in a discipline containing significant content relevant to offshore hydrocarbons legislation.

Candidates without UK H&S experience will not be considered.

Benefits

• Fixed Term Contract up to 4 years.
• 25% Gratuity (taxable) upon successful completion of contract.

•30% Market Supplement
• 41 days paid leave, (30 days annual leave and 11 public holidays).
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights Package for you and recognised dependents at the beginning and end of contract, and additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
• 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.

Note:
If you are a civil servant or an employee of a public body, this advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non-Departmental Public Body. As such, your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful, and you should check the appropriate guidance with your HR team or line manager.
This role may not include an option to apply for a Civil Service Pension, as it is outside the Civil Service.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Closing Date - 04.10.2026
Interviews (Anticipated) - Week commencing 19.10.2026

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 a basic (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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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 : Claire Young
• Email : Cyoung@mineralresources.gov.fk
• Telephone : 50057322

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@sec.gov.fk

Further information

www.job.gov.fk

Attachments

2026 - Offshore H&S Policy Advisor Opens in new window (pdf, 365kB)