Deputy Head of Fisheries Management

The Falkland Islands Government currently has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Fisheries Management, who will support the Director of Natural Resources and Head of Fisheries Management on policy matters.

The role

The Deputy Head of Fisheries Management leads on the delivery of policy work in the Fisheries Department. This includes supporting the creation and implementation of fisheries management plans, developing and delivering fisheries management and licensing policy initiatives and producing the annual fee reports. Over the next few years this will include moving the illex fishery into an ITQ system, reforming the ITQ-B fee-setting and monitoring systems, and developing a new approach to finfish trawl fisheries.

The person

The successful applicant will have at least seven years’ experience in fisheries-related matters; significant experience of fisheries-related policy development, implementation and stakeholder consultation; good problem-solving skills; excellent analytical and verbal communication skills; experience of writing decision reports for senior management; the ability to argue persuasively for proposals; and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.

The package

• Fixed-term contract, initially for one year, but extendable subject to a planned restructure.
• Starting salary - £60,535 up to £69,280 per annum (including 25% annual gratuity), depending on qualifications and experience, with the potential for a higher starting salary for an exceptional candidate.
• 41 days paid leave, 30 days annual leave and 11 public holidays.
• Relocation allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights package for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
• 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.

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 [email protected] or by calling +500 27260

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page, by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form.

Timetable for recruitment and selection process

• Closing Date for Applications – 15th November 2026
• Shortlisting commencing from – 16th November 2026
• Interviews week commencing from – 30th November 2026

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.

The Falkland Islands

Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 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.