Starting Salary: £47,928 - £64,649 - dependent on skills and experience.
Salary package also includes:
• Eligibility for a 25% taxable gratuity
• Flights package for you and any accompanying dependents
• 41 days paid leave (includes Public and Government Holidays)
• Relocation allowance to help with moving costs.
• 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.
The post is for a fixed term of up to four years in the first instance with the possibility of extension. Secondment and Interchange opportunities will be considered.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This truly is an exciting opportunity in an unparalleled location. We are looking for new team members to join us and be involved at this critical point as we finalise and implement our new regulatory framework and start regulating a live oil industry here in the islands.
The Falkland Islands Government has recently granted its first regulatory approval for a field development and production programme, which is expected to start producing oil in 2028. This is an unrivalled opportunity to make an impact as we start our journey as an oil-producing country.
THE ROLE
The Offshore Petroleum Business Manager is responsible for ensuring that all licensing and compliance activities are delivered to the highest standards, supporting the Falkland Islands' commitment to maximise economic recovery and ensure the development of a long-term industry presence that will benefit the Islands for decades to come. This role is critical to maintaining transparent, robust and efficient licensing processes within DMR, enabling the effective business management of offshore petroleum developments.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
• Have significant experience (7+ years) in a senior business management role, which involves delivery of licensing and associated commercial management.
• Have extensive experience of operating within the public sector or third sector (government or non-government) that has involved licensing management.
• Can provide demonstrable experience of successfully developing business and commercial processes and systems across strategic, tactical and operational levels
• Be able to effectively conduct stakeholder engagement and public consultations.
• Have effective communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to deliver effective presentations, write meaningful reports and engage pro-actively and constructively with diverse audiences, and to communicate confidently with all levels of stakeholders.
• Have the ability to work successfully in a multi-tiered complex political and stakeholder environment and report/ engage at all levels.
• Align with FIG's Core Values - Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.
• Hold a Level 6 (or similar) CMI Management and Leadership Qualification or Level 6 CIPS Professional Diploma Be highly motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Possess a valid driving licence.
