Offshore Petroleum Health and Safety Manager

Falklands; Alrewas; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in a British Overseas Territory seeks a Health and Safety Manager to regulate offshore petroleum developments. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and contributing to industry guidance. Candidates should have 7-10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's and ideally a Master's in health and safety, and specific certifications. Attractive salary and relocation support offered for an exciting opportunity in a unique location.

Benefits

Relocation allowance

41 days paid leave

Flights package for dependents

30% market supplement

Government housing

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years’ experience in Health and Safety regulation of the oil and gas industry.
• Valid OPITO Basic Offshore Survival Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) certification.
• Management or leadership experience in a relevant technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Inspectors ensuring regulation of offshore petroleum developments.
• Contribute to the development of industry guidance and standards.
• Conduct inspections in line with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Health and Safety regulation experience

Research skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health and safety discipline

Master's degree or Post Graduate Diploma in health and safety

Job description

Offshore Petroleum Health and Safety Manager

Starting Salary: £47,928 - £64,649 (Plus a 30% Market Supplement based on basic salary) - dependent on skills and experience.

Salary package also includes:

• Eligibility for a 25% taxable gratuity
• Role eligible for a 30% market supplement based on basic salary
• 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 4 years in the first instance with the possibility of extension. Secondment or 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 Health and Safety Manager is responsible for leading a team of Inspectors within DMR, the Offshore Petroleum Health and Safety Manager deals with ensuring the regulation of offshore petroleum developments and takes full account of all Health and Safety aspects, through a robust inspection programme and the effective implementation of legislation, in line with Falkland Islands Government policy. The post holder will also contribute to the development of industry guidance, standards and operational strategy.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be able to demonstrate they have 7 to 10 years’ experience of working in Health and Safety regulation of the oil and gas industry, or another industry presenting major hazards, including reviewing and assessing Environmental Impact Assessments and Safety Cases.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a health and safety discipline, or other evidence of suitable training and job experience to the offshore petroleum industry.
• Hold a Master’s degree or Post Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a health and safety discipline containing significant content relating to the offshore petroleum industry.
• Possess a valid OPITO Basic Offshore Survival Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) with Compressed air emergency breathing system (CA-EBS) or equivalent with additional OPITO Minimum Industry Training Standard (MIST).
• Be able to demonstrate management or leadership experience in a relevant technical, regulatory, or enforcement environment.
• Have strong and efficient research skills and the ability to gather, sift and understand large amounts of information to identify key trends and issues.
• Have the ability to effectively conduct stakeholder engagement and public consultations.
• Be proficient in database, productivity and presentation software such as Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Align with FIG’s Core Values – Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.
• Be able to deal credibly with elected members and Senior Civil Servants in addition to oil companies and their contractors, other leading members of the business community and the general public.
• Have confidence to intervene on unsafe acts and conditions.
• Be highly motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Possess a valid driving licence.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page.

For further information regarding the position please contact Megan Edwards, Human Resources Adviser, by emailing [e-mail] or by calling ([phone].

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form.

TIMETABLE FOR RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS

Closing Date of Applications – 18 January 2026

Interviews – Week commencing the 26 January 2026

ABOUT US

The 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 8,000 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.