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Managing Director Jobs in Stanley, Falkland Islands at Falkland Islands Development Corporation
Title: Managing Director
Company: Falkland Islands Development Corporation
Location: Stanley, Falkland Islands
Company Description
The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) is the national economic development agency for the Falkland Islands, primarily funded by the Falkland Islands Government. Established in 1983, FIDC aims to support and develop the Falkland Islands' business community by providing assistance, grants, and loans to foster growth in emerging and existing industries. The organisation plays a key role in implementing economic, rural, and tourism development strategies, with a particular focus on sustainable economic growth. Through various initiatives, FIDC actively supports businesses at all stages and promotes development across sectors like agriculture, tourism, and enterprise.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site position for a Managing Director based in Stanley, Falkland Islands. As the Managing Director, you will be responsible for leading the organisation, driving strategic initiatives, and managing relationships with government bodies, businesses, and stakeholders. Core duties will include providing strategic guidance, overseeing the implementation of development projects, managing financial budgets, and supporting the growth of the local business community. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of economic development strategies and maximizing opportunities in key industries.
Job Facts and Figures:
Commercial Loans approved by FIDC in 2025/26 = c£1m
FIDC administered approved grants in 2025/26 = c£250k
Subsidiary: Falkland Islands Meat Company
Financial:
Capital Funds £ 4.6m
Core Budget 2025/26 circa c£1m
Main Accountabilities:
- Management of the Falkland Islands Development Corporation.
- Taking account of political, environmental and social factors, design, development and implementation of FIDC’s Business plan.
- In partnership with key stakeholders, deliver a long term programme of activity that supports the objectives of the Island’s Rural Development Strategy.
- Provide leadership to direct reports through; setting agreed objectives and performance indicators, proactive use of the Corporation’s appraisal system, mentoring and role modelling.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with Government departments, the Chamber of Commerce, the Falkland Islands Tourist Board and other stakeholders in order to develop policies, strategies, and initiatives that support economic development.
- To develop national and international partnerships to share experience and best practice, develop new markets and exploit opportunities for economic development within the Islands.
- Advise the Falkland Islands Development Board and Falkland Islands Government on financial, economic and business related issues.
- Oversee the development coordination and management of business advice, policy and initiatives, covering enterprise awareness, business start-up, business development and growth opportunities.
- Ensure consistent delivery of FIDC’s commercial finance provision to local businesses and maintain the integrity of the existing loan book.
- To identify, develop and appraise project proposals and monitor and evaluate projects for which the Corporation is responsible.
- Prepare reports, corporate briefings and policy responses for a broad range of audiences including; Board Members, Members of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council
- Performance manage, monitor and report on the outcomes delivered by the Corporation
- Oversee the management of capital and revenue resources, ensuring they are used efficiently and effectively
- Enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of FIDC.
- Sit on the Falkland Islands Meat Company Board as Chair.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
• Extensive and recent experience of working in senior management role with comparable scope, budget responsibility and resources.
• A proven track record in successfully developing, leading and delivering economic development outcomes.
• Experience of strategic planning.
• Experience of business and financial planning.
• Experience of business case development, design, implementation, project evaluation and review.
• Proven ability in enhancing organisational reputation.
• Experience of working corporately in a complex and political environment
• Experience of performance management at an organisational and individual staff level.
• A degree level qualification relevant to economic or business development.
• Ability to sift large amounts of data, both written and numerical, identify trends and develop informed solutions to address any issues and or respond to opportunities.
Desirable Criteria:
• A Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience of working within both the Public and Private sectors.
• Experience of working and been accountable to a Board.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
Salary package commencing £87,000pa plus flights & relocation grant with a 25% gratuity subject to satisfactory completion of the contract.
Job Description and application form can be downloaded from FIDC’s website https://lnkd.in/d57xSh-7 or by contacting +500 27211, email [email protected]
For an informal discussion about the role please contact FIDC Board Chairman, Michael Poole [email protected]
Completed application forms should be submitted to [email protected] no later than 30th June 2026
It is noted candidates should make themselves available for an interview on the 8th July 2026 should they be shortlisted for this position.
