Head of Fisheries Management

Join our team in the heart of the South Atlantic

• Employer: Falkland Islands Government
• Reference: 410/26/341866

Salary commencing from £57,716 - £70,722 per annum, eligibility for a 25% Gratuity, Flights and Relocation Grant

Stanley, Falkland Islands.

Closing on 16/08/2026 at 23:00

Contract Full Time

37.5 hours per week.

The Falkland Islands Government currently has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Fisheries Management, who will support the Director of Natural Resources achieve the objectives and performance standards set for the Fisheries Department.

The Head of Fisheries Management is timely, effective and sustainable management of the various Falkland Islands fisheries. They will lead on the creation and implementation of fisheries management plans through which they will develop and deliver fisheries management and licensing policy initiatives. Working closely with the fisheries science team, they will ensure management decisions are informed by scientific evidence, while, providing leadership for the team responsible for the effective monitoring, control and surveillance of the Falkland Island Conservation Zones and other associated fishing activities.

The successful applicant will hold a BSC in Marine Science, Fisheries Management or another relevant subject and at least ten years' past work experience in fisheries-related activities in a similar role.

We are looking for an individual who is well organised, can manage a range of different tasks simultaneously whilst still maintaining quality output and meeting deadlines.

• Fixed-term contract, up to four years.
• Starting Salary - £57,716 up to £70,722 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) with the potential for a higher starting salary for an exceptional candidate.
• Eligible for a 25% annual gratuity (taxable).
• 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.
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.

• Closing Date for Applications - 16 th August 2026
• Shortlisting commencing from - 17 th August 2026
• Interviews week commencing from - 24 th August 2026

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:

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.