Offshore Petroleum Business Manager
Offshore Petroleum Business Manager
Starting Salary: £47,928 – £64,649 – dependent on skills and experience.
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 Offshore Petroleum Business Manager is responsible for ensuring that all licensing and compliance activities are delivered to the highest standards, supporting the Falkland Islands’ commitment to maximise economic recovery and ensure the development of a long-term industry presence that will benefit the Islands for decades to come. This role is critical to maintaining transparent, robust and efficient licensing processes within DMR, enabling the effective business management of offshore petroleum developments.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Have significant experience (7+ years) in a senior business management role, which involves delivery of licensing and associated commercial management.
- 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 successfully developing business and commercial processes and systems across strategic, tactical and operational levels
- Be able to effectively conduct stakeholder engagement and public consultations.
- Have effective communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to deliver effective presentations, write meaningful reports and engage pro-actively and constructively with diverse audiences, and to communicate confidently with all levels of stakeholders.
- Have the ability to work successfully in a multi-tiered complex political and stakeholder environment and report/ engage at all levels.
- Align with FIG’s Core Values – Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.
- Hold a Level 6 (or similar) CMI Management and Leadership Qualification or Level 6 CIPS Professional Diploma Be highly motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Possess a valid driving licence.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page.
For further information regarding the position please contact Megan Edwards, Human Resources Adviser, by emailing medwards@sec.gov.fk or by calling (+500) 27260.
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.
Timetable for Recruitment and Selection Process
Closing Date of Applications – 03 May 26
Interviews – Week commencing the 11 May 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.
Salary range
- £47,928 - £64,649 per year