Fisheries Protection Officer (Falkland Islands)

About the role

Fishery Protection Officers are warranted officers responsible for delivering an efficient Fishery Protection Service for the Falkland Islands Government, ensuring that regulations and laws are adhered to by vessels operating in and around the Falkland Islands Conservation Zones.

Key responsibilities

• Spend approximately one‑third of time at sea on a chartered Patrol Vessel, undertaking week‑long to month‑long patrols to inspect licensed vessels, deter illegal, unlicensed and unregulated fishing, and safeguard crew welfare.
• When ashore, conduct pre‑licence vessel inspections, manage reporting and compliance of licensed vessels, collate data from vessel‑tracking and remote‑sensing platforms, and prepare case files for detected offenses.

Required profile

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Marine Science, Oceanography, Fisheries Management) or equivalent certification (Marine Certificate of Competency, Skipper (Full) Fishing Certificate) or at least five years of comparable experience.
• Ability to work under challenging sea conditions, operate autonomously, and communicate assertively and calmly with non‑native English speakers.
• Demonstrates integrity, self‑motivation and professional ethics; willing to spend extended periods at sea, work weekends, public holidays and participate in an on‑call rota.
• Must hold a nationality permitted for travel on the RAF Airbridge due to national‑security considerations.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract up to four years with a starting salary of £36,274 per annum, rising to £41,668 with on‑call and sea‑going allowances.
• Eligibility for a taxable 25% gratuity upon successful contract completion.
• 30 days annual leave plus government and public holidays (totaling 41 days), with Time Off In Lieu for weekends at sea.
• Relocation allowance, flights package for you and recognised dependents, and additional annual return flights based on contract length.
• Government‑provided housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle.
• A stimulating, supportive work environment in a unique and beautiful setting.