Offshore Petroleum Assistant Technical Programme Lead

Job summary

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.

Job description

The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) is responsible for developing, administering and ensuring compliance with the regulatory regime for offshore petroleum exploration and production in the Falkland Islands’ controlled waters.
The postholder will work closely and assist the Offshore Petroleum - Technical Programme Lead to support the effective management and successful delivery of all tactical and operational requirements 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 postholder will have proven experience in managing challenging and high-pressure environments, coupled with strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to manage and deliver technically demanding projects and work packages will be key to achieving successful outcomes.

Person specification

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management or other equivalent in a relevant subject, or other evidence of suitable training and job experience
Relevant project/programme management qualification, such as Prince 2, PMI and/or Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), APM PMQ qualification
Full membership or actively working towards full membership of a relevant professional institute (APM, PMI, IMP, IET, etc.)
Possess a valid driving licence

Benefits

• Fixed Term Contract of up to 4 years. Secondments will be considered.
• Starting Salary £36k . £49k depending on qualifications and experience.
• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity, paid upon successful completion of the contract.
• 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 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

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Selection process details

Sifting and interview

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

For further information regarding the position please contact James Wilson, Director of Natural Resources, by emailing jwilson@naturalresources.gov.fk

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.

Alternatively, download an offline form from the same page and email to recruitment@sec.gov.fk before the closing date.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

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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 : James Wilson or Human Resources Recruitment team
• Email : jwilson@naturalresources.gov.fk
• Telephone : James Wilson +500

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@sec.gov.fk

Further information

Human Resources Department 0050027420 or email srobinson@sec.gov.fk

www.jobs.gov.fk

Attachments

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