Wintering Communications Manager

With temperatures plummeting as low as 55°C and frequent high winds, ours is a truly unique environment where even the simplest of routine operations are anything but straightforward, but as a competent systems administrator with an appetite for adventure, you’ll be unphased by such an exceptional challenge.

Working from our stations at Halley or Rothera, you’ll undertake the significant responsibility of maintaining communications between the bases, ships, field parties, aircraft and our Cambridge office.

Of course, we won’t just drop you in at the icy deep end extensive, professional training will be provided to complement your existing skills and experience.

A working knowledge of computer networking and excellent communications skills are pre-requisites for this post. Previous exposure to RF electronics, satellite communications and radio operation is advantageous, as is a degree/BTEC in computer/ electronics.

Qualifications: BTEC L3 (tech discipline) 
A-level (with technical bias)
(or equivalent)

Duration: 22 Months

Salary: £25,689 - £29,004

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 08/12
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 26th February 2012 
Interviews are scheduled to be held w/c 26th March 2012