Offshore Petroleum Head of Health, Safety and Environment

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Offshore Petroleum Head of Health, Safety and Environment

Starting Salary: £85,371 - £105,248 - 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 4 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 Head of Health, Safety and Environment primarily acts as the de facto Health, Safety and Environmental ‘Regulator’ for all offshore petroleum development activity on behalf of the Government.

The role includes, but is not limited to, providing strategic and tactical leadership of the Health, Safety and Environmental elements of this critical regulatory function and ensuring the regulation of all Falkland Islands offshore petroleum developments take full account of all Environmental and Health and Safety aspects, in line with Falkland Islands Government policy and legislation. The post holder also leads on the development and oversight of industry guidance, standards and operational strategy on behalf of the Government

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have extensive experience (10+years) experience of effectively leading complex and large-scale teams, projects and programmes of a similar level, ideally in a regulatory capacity
• Have evidence of working in a senior operational HSE or regulatory roles, including responsibility for effective business and financial planning and project management
• Have knowledge/experience of the hydrocarbon industry, or another industrial sector presenting major hazards
• Have knowledge/familiarity with energy policy and business models of organisations that govern energy regulatory affairs, including Regulatory Commissions and governing bodies for Environmental Conservation, resource management, and others
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a Health, Safety or Environment or other evidence of suitable training and job experience
• Hold a Master’s degree in either health, safety or environment, or alternative business qualification or equivalent experience
• Be a full Chartered Member of an appropriate professional institute associated with Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or Project Management
• Have sound judgement when evaluating political, social and economic impacts
• Have strong political sensitivity and awareness
• Have awareness of sensitivity of information in a small community
• Be able to demonstrate adaptability to working in a small, remote community
• Align with FIG’s Core Values – Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.

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 – 18 January 2026

Interviews – Week commencing the 26 January 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.