£43,116 - £47,076 – 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 6th December
Can you see the bigger picture?
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an outstanding Operations Change Manager to join our Transformation 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!
BAS is undergoing a major transformation of its infrastructure, equipment and processes. This pivotal role is a focal point for key stakeholders as new capabilities are defined and implemented. We are a small team, committed to improvement and the vision of making BAS a sustainable and resilient organisation, ‘Fit for the Future’. You will have the opportunity to develop your track record of delivering organisational change through excellent change management and engaging with key stakeholders across Operations, Science and the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Working with key users, to help shape and define future capability needs.
- Establishing the long-term benefits needed by BAS, ensuring they are incorporated and aligned across all projects.
- Reviewing benefits regularly throughout the project lifecycle and making sure there is a management plan in place to deliver.
- Leading on preparing the transition from projects to operational adoption of the new infrastructure, equipment or process.
- Ensuring that future infrastructure and operating models are environmentally and financially sustainable in the long-term, to achieve our carbon reduction targets.
- Ensuring that best use is made of new technologies and innovative solutions to achieve future proofed infrastructure.
We are looking for someone who is educated to degree level or has equivalent experience with an interest in BAS Operations and Antarctic Science. The successful candidate will be highly organised with outstanding planning and prioritisation skills. They will also have an engaging, flexible, and uniting personality with the ability to quickly gain people’s trust and encourage confidence. They will be able to demonstrate their experience in leading projects and success in coordinating and managing stakeholder needs.
Please download the job description to find out more and if we’ve just described you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
Working with Us
Working at BAS is rewarding. We are committed to recruiting dedicated people and giving the support you need to progress your career and thrive at BAS. 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.
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.
If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at jobs@bas.ac.uk or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.