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British Antarctic Survey

British Antarctic Survey (BAS), an institute of the Natural Environment Research Council (UKRI-NERC)*, delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. Its skilled science 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 and our impact on it.

*NERC is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org. UK Research and Innovation works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish.

Through its 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. The UK is one of over thirty countries operating scientific research facilities in Antarctica.

BAS employs over 500 highly skilled and professional staff from several areas of expertise. More than 130 scientists publish more than 350 peer-reviewed papers each year focussed on issues of global significance across a range of physical, biological and geological sciences.

If you are looking for a rewarding career, working with amazing people in amazing places then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.  The extraordinary nature of polar research, operations and support provides extraordinary opportunities.  Explore the culture and benfits to find out what’s on offer.

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Our Mission

Our Vision

To be a world-leading centre for polar science and polar operations, addressing issues of global importance and helping society adapt to a changing world.

BAS is a research-driven organisation recognised for:

  • Commitment to excellence in science
  • Operational professionalism and innovation in everything we do
  • A partner of choice for science, operations and business wherever polar expertise can be applied
  • Safely delivering complex operations in extreme environments
  • Commitment to environmental stewardship of the polar regions
  • Developing our staff to reach their full potential
  • Sustaining an active and influential presence in Antarctica on behalf of the UK, and playing a leadership role in Antarctic affairs
  • Engagement with policy-makers, government and the public

Innovation through inclusion

BAS is part of a community of international polar organisations, national science bodies and leading employer organisations working together to make Polar science more diverse and inclusive. We believe that all of us should have the opportunity to develop our skills and reach our full potential whatever our identity or background.

BAS has been a member of the Athena Swan Charter since 2014. Athena Swan is used across the globe to support and transform gender equality within higher education and research, and BAS is proud to hold an Athena Swan Silver Award.

We aim to be an attractive employer for jobs that do not require a specialist background in environmental science, such as operational roles. We compare workforce data with our local community to ensure that we are attracting diverse employees. We are supporting change through positive action.

We are a member of Disability Confident, a UK Government scheme, which means BAS is among 18,000 UK employers committed to challenging attitudes towards disability. BAS has a positive approach to employing people with a disability or health condition, and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for any job vacancy.

And we are part of enei, the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion, the UK’s leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.

Pride flag in the Antarctic

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Equality, diversity and inclusion is vital for our society, our communities and our workplaces. All of us should have the opportunity to develop our skills and reach our full potential whatever our identity or background. All of us should have the opportunity to work in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment and feel recognised and valued.

Science thrives on diversity. Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential for the creative, collaborative and dynamic research that we need to understand our world and tackle the challenges we face.

Everyone at BAS – from support and technical staff to scientists and research vessel crews – has a key part to play in the science we do and in creating an inclusive workplace which welcomes diversity.

Our cultural values

Our people are our key to our success. Those people who work for BAS create who we are, and what we want to become.  Our vision is to be a world-leading centre for polar science and operations. The science we do addresses some of the world’s most pressing environmental concerns. Making our vision a reality depends on the excellence and diversity of our people.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is fair and inclusive, and which welcomes diversity. We value our employees, and recognise the contribution and potential of every individual at BAS.

Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence. We call them our PRICE values. They embody who we are and what we believe:

  • POSITIVE – A positive attitude, energy and true passion for the work we do;
  • RESPONSIBLE – A safety conscious, environmentally friendly, open and fair attitude;
  • INNOVATIVE – A creative, flexible and outward looking approach to problem solving;
  • COOPERATIVE – Openness, inclusivity, care and loyalty to one another – working in the best interests of BAS and science;
  • EXCELLENCE – Professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness, success and recognition.

If you share these values, and want a career in Polar science, we want to hear from you.

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Benefits at British Antarctic Survey

List of all the benefits that British Antarctic Survey are offering their employees. Benefits may vary depending on role, location and length of service.

  • Opportunities for Learning and Development with access to a wide range of training courses
  • Wellbeing Room
  • Generous annual leave allowance and flexible working
  • Facilities for breastfeeding parents
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • BAS has a multifaith and wellbeing room that provides a quiet space for staff to pray, reflect and take time out
  • Access to trained Wellfare Officers and Mental Health First Aiders
  • Access to UKRI wellbeing services
  • We operate a 60-40 remote working model with 60% of working time spent in the office and 40% remote working
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