Director of Policy, Economy & Corporate Services

Director of Policy, Economy & Corporate Services - Falkland Islands Government (Salary £106,000 - £127,000)

The Director of Policy, Economy & Corporate Services for the Falkland Islands Government acts as the principal advisor responsible for the delivery of high quality, evidence-based and responsive economic, political and social policy, research, advice, strategy and policies to support the objectives of the Government and deliver priorities of the Islands Plan.

The Role

You will provide leadership to a team of professionals in the production of a responsive service of strategic advice and analysis to the Chief Executive, Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Corporate Management Team, including complex, politically sensitive, contentious or controversial issues. 

You will also champion policies and regulations to ensure the robust and regular collection and management of data throughout government to enable compilation of key national statistics including population health, economic performance, public safety, etc. and as a member of the Corporate Management Team, you will participate in the corporate and strategic management of the Government, working to ensure that the Government is pursuing a coherent and practical strategy in line with political priorities.

The Person

It is an exciting time to be taking up this role, as the Falkland Islands is achieving major new economic development opportunities in resource development, environment, science and research that will further enhance its strong economy. With new opportunities come new challenges – requiring dynamic, focused and evidence-based leadership.

The successful candidate will have:

• Masters degree or equivalent in public administration, public policy or public management
• Educated to first degree level.
• Substantial (10+) years of experience in delivery of policy development, analysis or government services relevant to a small island context.
• Substantial (10+) years of progressively senior management experience including management of staff and budgets.
• Proven ability to work with, and effectively manage, a range of senior professionals and resources.
• Experience of working in a highly political environment and providing advice to politicians and/or executive decision makers.
• Track record of collaboration with private, public and third sector agencies and stakeholders to deliver economic and social objectives.

The Package

• An Initial 4 Year Fixed Term Contract.
• Salary Range £106k - £117k, 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 and a starter pack to help you settle in.

Please note, successful applicants with Falkland Islands Status/PRP will be employed on local terms and conditions.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply online to join our team in a unique and breath-taking location, with penguins, dolphins and the wilderness just next door to your office, please visit our recruitment website: www.jobs.gov.fk.

For further information on the post please contact Dr Andrea Clausen by emailing AClausen@naturalresources.gov.fk or by telephoning 27260.

Applications close at 5pm UK time on 20 December 2024 with interviews to be held between Tuesday 07 January and Friday 10 January 2025.

If you have any questions about working for the Falkland Islands Government or would like further information about applying, you can find contact details at the above link.

The Working Environment

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.

For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our recruitment microsite: www.jobs.gov.fk

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.