Compliance Officer Sought for Unique Government Role in South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands

Exciting Opportunity to Balance Environmental Protection with Sustainable Use

The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is seeking a fixed-term Government Officer to fill a unique role, offering a blend of administrative duties and environmental protection responsibilities. The successful candidate will be based on King Edward Point, South Georgia, with regular deployments to Stanley, Falkland Islands.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage administration at King Edward Point as the principal point of contact for all interactions with GSGSSI
• Prepare reports, train new staff members, and be on call 24/7 for emergencies
• Oversee harbour management, environmental protection, and serve as registrar and deputy coroner when necessary
• Ensure compliance with regulations during ship arrivals in summer months
• Manage daily fishing activities during winter, including processing catch data and conducting inspections of licensed fishing fleets

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Enthusiasm and passion for protecting the environment
• Strong soft skills, adaptability, and flexibility
• Ability to work varied tasks with flexible working hours

Benefits

• 40-month contract with 6 months spent in South Georgia, 1 month in Stanley, Falkland Islands, and 3 months paid leave per year
• Salary: £34,000 per annum, plus all accommodation and subsistence costs while deployed
• Travel from the UK to South Georgia covered

Application Details

The application deadline is May 1, 2023. For more information and to apply, visit [link to job posting].