Director of Natural Resources

Cross Departmental Opportunities

Apply before 5:00 pm on Sunday 3rd November 2024

 
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Reference number

374081

Salary

£106,068 - £127,274
plus eligibility of a 25% Gratuity, Flights and Relocation Grant

Job grade

Other
A2

Contract type

Secondment

Length of employment

maximum 4 years

Business area

Falkland Islands - Natural Resources

Type of role

Senior leadership

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

Falkland Islands, Stanley, FIQQ 1ZZ

Job summary

As a member of the Government's Corporate Management Team, the post holder will lead the development and operational delivery of all aspects of our natural resource portfolio and play a key role in the wider strategic leadership of the Falkland Islands Government.

Job description

Oversee the Natural Resources department which includes sections such as Fisheries, Agriculture, Veterinary and Environment. You will also be a member of the Corporate management Team and participate in the corporate and strategic management of the Government, working to ensure the Government is pursuing a coherent and practical strategy in line with political priorities.

Person specification

•    A Degree (BA/Bsc) and professional qualification in a relevant subject area.
•    A proven track record of delivering strategic outcomes within a Fisheries and/or Hydrocarbons environment  
•    Successful experience in strategic planning 
•    Proven track record in effective management of a wide range of staff and resources
•    Savvy stakeholder management – managing relationships and expectations
•    Sound budgeting and resource planning experience

•    An Initial 4 Year Fixed Term Contract. 
•    Salary Range £106k - £127k, starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
•    Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity, paid upon successful completion of the contract.
•    30 Days Annual Leave, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave).
•    Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
•    Flights Package for you and your dependents, including mid-term return flight home.
•    Government Housing for rent at a subsidised rate and a starter pack to help you settle in.

If you are a civil servant or an employee of a public body, this advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non Departmental Public Body. As such, your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful, and you should check the appropriate guidance with your HR team or line manager.

This role may not include an option to apply for a Civil Service Pension, as it is outside the Civil Service.

Selection process details

Applications close at 5pm UK time on 3rd November 2024 with interviews to be held in later in the month.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

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
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Andrea Clausen
  • Email : AClausen@naturalresources.gov.fk
  • Telephone : 50027260

Recruitment team

  • Email : medwards@sec.gov.fk

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