£62,178 - £68,395 – the band minimum is the normal starting pay for those new to a role. In exceptional circumstances, when relevant skills and experience can be identified, a higher starting salary may be considered.
Interview date – Wk Commencing December 9th
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Head of Polar Estates to join the Polar Operations Senior Management Team. 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. 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.
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 daysExcellent 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 opportunitiesCycle to work schemeAccess to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure, and lifestyle categories and much more.You'll be joining our Polar Operations Senior Management Team.
You'll help us to deliver world-class science & operations at our Antarctic research stations. Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop engineering, safety, and environmental best practices. This role delivers safety-critical operations in some of the most challenging environments on Earth, at the limits of human and equipment performance.
Current projects the team is working on include the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme. You'll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career, and giving you the support you need to thrive at BAS.
Some of your main responsibilities will include: Lead the Polar estates group as a united team in order to deliver BAS' strategic objectives by providing the management and guidance necessary to support success and safeguard our reputation.Be the driving force in delivering safe, environmentally sound, and sustainable infrastructure, ensuring that BAS has an effective long-term view of estates.Keep abreast of relevant regulatory and sector developments to ensure maximum use is made of appropriate technology to deliver coherent solutions to issues.Ensure effective communication at all levels that allows positive engagement with all stakeholders.For the role of Head of Polar Estates, we are looking for somebody who has: HNC/HND in a construction/engineering industry qualification or equivalent experience.Able to demonstrate practical experience of project management of large infrastructure projects or equivalent.Extensive experience of Polar Infrastructure.Ability to respond quickly to change and encourage others to engage in the change process.If we've just described you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
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 that 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.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £62,178.00-£68,395.00 per year
Benefits:
On-site parkingWork Location: In person
Reference ID: BAS 24/131
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