Estates Change Officer - Cambridge, United Kingdom - British Antarctic Survey

British Antarctic Survey

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Contract Type
Full Time

Duration
Fixed term appointment - 24 months

Salary
£34,905 - £37,173

Benefits
We offer
generous benefits

Team
Estates

Location
BAS Cambridge

Closing Date
Friday, March 1, 2024

Job Profile
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Description
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an outstanding Change Officer to join our diverse Estates 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

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 help us to deliver both construction activities and business as usual across the Estates Team.

You will work closely with the Communications team to help engagement across all BAS Staff being a key point contact in communicating change and transformation across the BAS Cambridge Estate.

Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop skills and training related to your role. Continuing professional development is encouraged and supported throughout your time at BAS.

A Buddy system is in place to help you settle into your role with like minded colleagues and help you to feel part of the BAS community.

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:

Act as the first point of contact for feedback/complaints on transformation activity on the BAS Cambridge estate. Respond to enquiries in a timely manner and professionally.
Collaborate with the BAS Communications and Strategy teams to understand their existing systems to develop a communication strategy for the Cambridge Estates and Facilities team; this will support transformations striving to reduce carbon emissions across the site. This should complement existing lines of communication of BAS, NERC and UKRI and use earned/partner channels wherever possible
Lead on managing communication associated with change on site. Work with collaborators and staff groups to advise on approach, content, and timelines; ultimately reducing the risk of negative impacts associated with the transformation on site and helping to build support for netzero transformations.

Current projects the team are working on include a site wide plan for decarbonisation of the BAS Cambridge Estate for our Net Zero targets, new Laboratories for various scientific fields, decarbonisation of the BAS Kitchen, and Long Term Maintenance projects to keep the Estate to a good and workable standard for staff
.

For the role of Estates Change Officer
, we are looking for somebody who:

Demonstrates emotional intelligence and tolerance of ambiguity and uncertainty.
Can produce written content for different audiences and channels (including intranets and newsletters)
Has proven experience of handling change activity within an organization.

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