Contract Type: Part Time
Duration: Fixed Term Appointment: Maternity Cover - 13 Months (22.5 hours FTE (job share))
Salary: £36,650 - £39,032 per annum (pro rata)
Benefits
We offer generous benefits
Team: Operations Group
Location: BAS Cambridge
Closing Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Interview date – Wednesday 19th March
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional individual to join our Polar Operations Support Team (POST). BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe!
Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how, BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll be eligible for the following benefits:
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days
* Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band)
* 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP – including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues)
* Flexible and family friendly working opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.
You’ll be joining our Polar Operations Support Team.
You’ll help us to deliver the 25/26 season Antarctic Programme – including coordinating Antarctic Travel & assisting the facilitation of Pre-Deployment Training.
Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop many skills, including line management skills & finance budgeting skills.
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
* Managing and prioritising POST Team task allocations to maintain the efficient running of the Polar Operations Support Team.
* Line management of POST Team members, to include support and development, task management and resolution of any issues.
* Acting as a key communications point between the team and other departments within Polar Operations.
For the role of POST Manager, we are looking for somebody who has:
* Strong organisational ability
* Sound numeracy skills
* Ability to implement and follow policy & procedure
* Ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately
If we’ve just described you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued.
If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at jobs@bas.ac.uk or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.
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