The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

British Antarctic Survey are looking to appoint a ship Operations and Programme Manger
This position incorporates the following elements:

- Programming and day to day planning of marine scientific research campaigns in both Polar regions and some non Polar areas.
- Programming and day to day planning of ships based logistics support to the BAS Antarctic Stations.
- General ship management and supervision of two ice class vessels.
- Operational management during the commercial deployment of one of the ships in the North Sea Oil and Gas industry for four months of each year.
- Close liaison and integration with general BAS operations team and the scientific community both inside of and external to BAS.
- Development of strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of BAS ships and general operations.
- Responsibility of DPA for the Ship Safety Management Systems (ISM) running in conjunction with BAS general H&S systems.
- Responsibility as CSO for BAS ship security matters.
- The management and auditing of all safety and security systems.

Duration: Open - Ended Appointment

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £31,020 to £37,500 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave.

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment

These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.

Please quote reference: BAS 120/13
Closing date for receipt of application forms is. 17th November 2013
Interviews are scheduled to be held on. 28th or 29th November 2013


We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.
You will need to be physically capable and medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions.