Offshore Petroleum Sustainability and Socio-Economic Officer
Offshore Petroleum Sustainability and Socio-Economic Officer
Starting Salary: £43,141 – £53,055 – 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 Sustainability and Socio-Economic Officer will be responsible for managing all data collection, analysis and development of data management systems associated with both the environmental and the socio-economic sustainability of the offshore petroleum industry. This will include the analysis and fulfilment of national and international reporting and data sharing obligations. Additional to this, the post holder will be responsible for providing the secretariat function for the Falkland Islands Environmental Impact Offsetting Trust.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Have significant experience (7+ years) in sustainability, environmental and/or socio-economic research and data analysis.
- Prior experience of operating within a public sector or research organisation (government or non-government) and understanding complex datasets and successfully delivering research projects to deadlines.
- High level of research and analytical skills including the ability to effectively sift and analyse large amounts of complex information and use it to make robust recommendations.
- Demonstrable and significant experience in qualitative or quantitative research and evidence of highly developed analytical skills.
- Demonstrable experience of an ability to think creatively about issues associated with environmental and socio-economic sustainability and deliver effective policy innovation.
- 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.
- Align with FIG’s Core Values – Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or other evidence of suitable training and job experience
- 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 James Wilson, Director of Natural Resources, by emailing JWilson@naturalresources.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 – 26 July 2026
Interviews – Week commencing the 10 August 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
- £43,141 - £53,055 per year