Do you want to be critical in supplying Antarctic research facilities and vessels? The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for experienced logistics professionals and system / applications administrators to join our 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 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.

You'll be joining our Supply Chain Logistics team who enableour staff to work safely, in the right clothing, with the right equipment, in the right place. Deliveressential science support equipment and goodsat the right time and supportthe organisations aspirations through best practice and efficient practices.

You'll help us to deliver BAS's critical work in the Antarctic and elsewhere around the globe. This role will ensure the planning and efficient execution of annual BAS forward and reverse cargo movements and their compliance to all international legislative requirements including dangerous goods, Antarctic Treaty, ACEP and Customs (including bonded warehouse) HMRC and export/import requirements. This role is vital in the support and delivery of world-class science in some of the most inhospitable places on earth.

For a more in depth look at what we do in the logistics team have a read of this great blog post by a former team member now working in major projects with the BAS Air unit. The Iceworld podcasts also gives a great insight in to work and life in Antarctica.

Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop a career in logistics with a variety of training courses and on the job development, creating a bedrock in Antarctic logistics professionalism. Deployment opportunities will further expand the successful candidates work experience at BAS by working closely with other teams.

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.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for ensuring packed cargo adheres to world class (Antarctic Treaty) biosecurity requirements.

• Dangerous Goods (DG) compliance leader for BAS ensuring all DG legislative requirements are met for BAS's global supply chain.

• Plan and manage resource requirements for the logistics and compliance function.

• Responsible for colleague and equipment safety and standards, risk identification and mitigation and environmental standards for area of responsibility.

Current projects the team are working on include:

• The implementation and move in to of a new warehouse in the new Rothera Research Stations Discovery Building .

• The packing and prepping of all the new furniture, fittings and equipment for the Rothera Research Stations Discovery Building .

• The upscaling of UK Supply Chain Logistics capabilities with the implementation and move in to of a new UK warehouse facility.

• The use of new Logistics management systems to help the team to operate new processes and facilities.

• The procurement, receiving and preparation of Antarctic station supplies and science equipment for shipment of the 24/25 Antarctic science campaign.

• The training on and use of new plant for warehouse operations.

For the role of Supply Chain Logistics & Compliance Manager, we are looking for somebody who:

• Previous experience in a Supply Chain Logistics international cargo (sea and air) and/or compliance role, at management level

• Proven track record in planning and executing of annual cyclical demand plans including peak periods

• Experience of working successfully in a small team

• A deep understanding of supply chain management principles, including procurement, transportation, inventory management, packing, legislative compliance requirements and logistics planning

For a more in depth look at the experience and skills we are looking for please refer to the skills specification in the job description.

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 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.