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.

A half time administrator Is required to provide administrative/secretarial duties to assist the ICE-ARC programme and to manage the day-to-day running of the ICE-ARC Programme at BAS.
ICE-ARC is an European Union funded programme with 21 partner institutions and €12M funding over four years to study climate and economic aspects of sea ice in the Arctic.

Qualifications: Maths and English GSCE or equivalent

Duration: 4 Year Fixed term appointment, part time

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £19,740 to £23,390 per annum pro rata. We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave pro rata.

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 127/13
Closing date for receipt of application forms is. 20th October 2013
Interviews are scheduled to be held on. w/c 28th October 2013


We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.