Offshore Health & Safety Policy Adviser
If you are already based in the Falkland Islands, you may choose to submit your application in person at Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands. FIQQ 1ZZ.
All overseas candidates should complete our online application form, providing as much detail as possible about your relevant employment history, education , skills and experience to allow us to assess your suitability for the role.
Offshore Health & Safety Policy Adviser – Mineral Resources Department - Falkland Islands
Competitive Salary: £53,926 to £66,318 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.Advertised salary Includes a 25% (taxable) gratuity, paid upon successful completion of contract. This post will also attract 30% MSA. Salary on appointment dependent on skills and experience.
Salary package also includes:
- Flights package for you and any accompanying dependents
- 30% MSA
- 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
- Favourable income tax rates
- 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.
Please note, successful applicants with Falkland Islands Status/PRP will be employed on local terms and conditions.
The Opportunity: To provide support, guidance and expert regulatory advice, to the Director, and the Project Director with regards to all aspects of Health & Safety requirements. The role includes working closely with colleagues to deliver appropriate drafting instructions, ready for the legal team to complete offshore safety proposals which may include research to identify best practices in other jurisdictions and analysing policy alternatives to recommend fit-for-Falklands solutions that are aligned with developing best practice in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Assist with the development and maintenance of guidance documents and related materials to support and strengthen the policy to legislation process.
The Role: Complete the development of offshore safety policy proposals working closely with colleagues to deliver appropriate drafting instructions, ready for the legal team. This includes conducting primary and secondary research as required, identifying best practices in other jurisdictions and analyzing policy alternatives to recommend fit-for-Falklands solutions that are aligned with developing best practice in the oil and gas industry worldwide.
Plan and conduct research and analysis in support of the policy development, which could include complex or novel legal issues/questions.
Facilitate consultation with appropriate stakeholders with regard to proposals for this legislation and the amendment and/or repeal of existing legislation.
Work closely with the Directorate of Legal Services when providing advice and guidance related to the Health & Safety policy direction.
Prepare high quality written materials for internal and external audiences including “white paper” policy proposals, “green paper” consultation papers, Executive Council papers and reports as necessary.
Engage with politicians, FIG departments and subject matter experts (which may include external experts contracted by the Directorate) throughout the process of policy development, project design and implementation.
Assist with the development and maintenance of guidance documents and related materials to support and strengthen the policy to legislation process.
Manage external specialists and contractors as required.
Provide policy advice on oil readiness safety matters to the Director of Mineral Resources, other FIG Directors, and Executive Council. As part of this process, develop appropriate consultation frameworks on proposed policy initiatives with the oil and gas industry and wider stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area which might include public policy, law or health & safety
- Masters or post-graduate diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline containing significant content relevant to the offshore hydrocarbons industry
- Current valid driving licence
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience of public sector policy experience, ideally in off-shore HSE
Contract Type: This a fixed term contract for up to 4 years with the possibility of extension.
Closing Date: 20th September 2026
For further information on this post please contact Claire Young by emailing cyoung@mineralresources.gov.fk or by calling (+500) 27260
To download application forms or job descriptions or to apply please visit https://falklands.gov.fk/jobs or email recruitment@sec.gov.fk
Salary range
- £53,926 - £66,318 per year