Second Officer (Navigation & Safety)

Contract Type: Full Time
Duration: Open-ended appointment
Salary: £37,155 to £50,760 per annum
Benefits: We offer generous benefits
Team: Ship
Location: RRS Sir David Attenborough
Closing Date: 11 December 2024

£37,155-£50,760 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 & depending on Certificate of Competency, a higher starting salary may be considered.

Interview date – TBC

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Second Officer (Navigation & Safety) join the crew of the RRS Sir David Attenborough. 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:

• Generous benefit pension scheme
• Comprehensive sick pay coverage
• During Antarctic deployment all food, accommodation and polar clothing are provided
• Employer discount scheme on a range of travel gifts and leisure
• Support for further tickets/training courses

You’ll be joining close knit team of the RRS Sir David Attenborough as it carries out scientific research across the polar regions. The ship is world leading in its scientific capabilities and regularly carries out science trials across the world with a driven focus on the Antarctic regions.

Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop role specific skills to compliment your time on the ship. There will also be standard training provided that is specially developed for Polar travel.  

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.

Though this role will have mixed duties of Navigation and Safety, the main focus will be the safety side of the role in the beginning.

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Act as Safety Officer and consider risk management onboard as a whole. Investigate safety incidents, promote a positive safety culture on board, and conduct crew training and briefings as required.
• In charge of a navigational watch at sea while in port.
• Assist in deck/boat/scientific operations as required by the Master and Chief Officer.
• Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances as per the ship’s Safety Plan and Planned Maintenance System.

For the role of Second Officer we are looking for someone who has:

• Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG1) without restrictions
• Officer of the Watch unlimited (Deck) CoC (and CeC for non-UK CoC)
• Strong awareness of health, safety, security and environmental issues
• Demonstrate success in a relevant work environment, backed by evidence of significant appropriate specialist knowledge

Please download the job description for more details.

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.

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.