Offshore Health and Safety Policy Advisor
Cross Departmental Opportunities
- Department
- Cross Departmental Opportunities
- Location
- Falkland Islands
- Openings
- 1 post
- Grade
- Other
- Salary
- £43,141 to £53,055
- Closing
- 6 days left
- Profession
- Science
- Contract
- Fixed term
- Security clearance
- BPSS
- Working pattern
- Full-time
Job summary
The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to announce a number of new opportunities following the expansion of its Minerals Resources Department.
If you are looking for an exciting and unique opportunity to be at the forefront of facilitating a frontier oil field development then apply now and enjoy the added benefit of living and working overseas in a stunning part of the world with a vibrant island community.
What they’re looking for
- Able to demonstrate an excellent health and safety policy and regulation background, (ie have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of working successfully in the field of regulating aspects of offshore oil and gas activity under a UK H&S regulatory framework) and be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of oil development environmental issues.
- An extremely proficient communicator both verbally and in writing, with the ability to express ideas and impart key messages clearly, concisely and effectively.
- Comfortable working within a dedicated team with a high degree of autonomy and have the tact, sensitivity and judgement to manage sensitive confidential information.
- Organised, articulate and persuasive and have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to establish excellent working relationships with colleagues, senior government leaders, elected officials, industry representatives and external partners.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive, as well being as a strategic thinker, skilled problem solver and a supportive team player.
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive.
- Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant Health and Safety discipline and hold a Master's or Postgraduate Diploma, (or equivalent) in a discipline containing significant content relevant to offshore hydrocarbons legislation.
- Candidates without UK H&S experience will not be considered.
Job description
You will provide expert support and guidance advice on all health and safety matters associated with the proposed oil development to the specially established project team. This will include focussing on areas such as, developing policy for eliminating, mitigating and managing potential health and safety impacts and the development and implementation of an appropriate regulatory framework. You will also provide support and guidance on related matters, which may also require the sourcing and managing of external advice covering a diverse range of topics, all related to the proposed oil development.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Selection process
Closing Date - 04.10.2026
Interviews (Anticipated) - Week commencing 19.10.2026
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.
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