Contract Type
Full Time
Duration
FTA 3 years
Salary
£36,650 - £39,032
Benefits
We offer generous benefits
Team
ReDs
Location
BAS Cambridge
Closing Date
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Job Profile
Description
£36,650 - £39,032 per annum– 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 – TBC
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Science Support Manager to join our ReDs. 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
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.
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
* Lead the Science Support Office, ensuring effective distribution of responsibilities and continuous improvement of service delivery
* Oversee coordination of events, meetings, seminars and conferences within BAS
* Support the Contracts and Licensing Manager in distributing research grant contracts and collating responses
For the role of Science Support Manager, we are looking for somebody who has:
* Experience managing administrative team(s) or functions
* Proven ability to implement improvement or transformation initiatives
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks
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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.