Director of Mineral Resources - Falkland Islands Government
- Civil Service
- Full Time
- London
- 107,068 - 128,274
Job Description
Job summary
This truly is an exciting opportunity in an unparalleled location. We are looking for a Director of Mineral Resources to join our team as we finalise and implement our new regulatory framework and start regulating a live oil industry in the Islands. The Falkland Islands Government has recently granted it's first regulatory approval for 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 strart our journey as an oil-producing country.
Job description
Working in what can only be described as a unique and breath-taking environment, the Director of Mineral Resources will oversee the ongoing development of the offshore hydrocarbons industry to support the wide economic development within the Falkland Islands. The post holder is responsible for leading the Mineral Resources Directorate and ensuring the effective and efficient regulation of all offshore petroleum and onshore minerals activity to a high standard. As a member of the Corporate Management Team (CMT), the Director will contribute to the corporate and strategic management of the Government, working to ensure Government is pursing a coherent and practical strategy in line with political priorities. The DMR role has been incubated under the Director of Natural Resources portfolio for the past 4 years and is now being separated back out into its own directorate following approval of the Sea Lion Field Development Plan and NVY/RKH FID (Final Investment Decision).
Person specification
- Have extensive experience (10+ years) of effectively leading complex and large-scale teams, projects and programmes of a similar level, ideally in a regulatory capacity
- 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 working in a senior operational or regulatory role, including responsibility for effective business and financial planning and project management.
- Be able to effectively manage and deliver the full range of senior management challenges including budgets, performance management, people management, project management and business and strategic planning.
- Have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to debate constructively and win confidence, whilst maintaining professional credibility and constructive working relationships.
- Have the proven ability to work effectively in a complex political and stakeholder environment, including effective engagement with the media.
- Hold a Bachelors degree in Business Management, or other evidence of suitable training and job experience.
- Hold a Masters degree in either health, safety or environment, or alternative business qualification or equivalent experience.
- Hold Chartered Membership of an appropriate professional institute.
- Align with FIGs Core Values Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.
