The Director of Policy and Economic Development 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.
Your collaborative approach, political acumen, people management skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels within government and the community will help you succeed and thrive in this fast-paced environment.
You will have a substantial experience delivering complex, solution-oriented policy analysis and development, ideally in a public sector environment as well as senior management experience preferably in a government or agency setting. A degree or specialist training in economics, business, public affairs, political or social sciences is a requirement, as is evidence of strong communications and analytical skills. The ability to quickly develop a high degree of national and international political awareness concerning the Falkland Islands will be a necessity.
The Package
- Maximum - 4 Year Fixed Term Contract;
- Salary Range, basic starting salary £75k up to £84k per annum commensurate with 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 recognised dependents at the beginning and end of contract, and additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract;
- Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in;
- Favourable income tax rates;
- A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.
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.
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.