AddressBritish Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Station Leader to join our hard-working team based at Bird Island, South Georgia. 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!
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. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org
Working at BAS is rewarding. The UK’s polar research effort is critically important for understanding environmental issues that affect everyone. This is an opportunity to do what may seem like an ordinary job in the most extraordinary place on Earth.
You’ll be joining our team at Bird Island Research Station to lead a highly motivated group of operational and scientific staff. Bird Island research station is the smallest site BAS operates, lying off the north-west tip of South Georgia. Bird Island is one of the richest wildlife sites in the world and is an important centre for research into bird and seal biology.
You’ll help us to deliver leadership, management, coordination and administration of all research station activities and its staff.
Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop - on starting with BAS, there will be a month-long period aimed at specific Station Leader training, followed by another month of general pre-deployment training.
You’ll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS. Antarctica is one of the most exhilarating and spectacular workplaces you could imagine.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing daily and upcoming station activities
- Maintaining effective communication between all stakeholders on and off station
- Supporting and delivering BAS strategies
Each year, a team of Zoological Assistants undertake roles to monitor and deliver our science and a successful team of Technicians, Plumbers, Electricians, and Carpenters provide facilities maintenance and support.
For the role of Station Leader we are looking for somebody who:
- Has proven leadership and management experience
- Has search and rescue knowledge and experience in a montane or maritime environment
- Can demonstrate a competent level of field skills, knowledge and experience in a mountain setting or similar
If we’ve just described you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
What we offer:
As a valued employee, you’ll be eligible for benefits including an end of contract payment upon completion of a successful assignment in Antarctica, annual leave, a defined benefit pension scheme with NEST (National Employment Savings Trust) and access to 24 hours/365 days per year employee assistance programme. In addition, you will be provided with pre-deployment training and accommodation costs. All food, accommodation and polar clothing during Antarctic deployment will also be provided.
What experiences can we offer you?
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.
Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business. That’s the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £37,744.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BAS 24/39
