Radio Operator

• British Antarctic Survey
• Reference: BAS 26/06
• Contract type: Antarctic Employment Pool - Fixed-Term Appointment - 6 months
• Location: Rothera Research Station
• Salary: AEP B1A £30,224 per annum (pro rata)
• Closing date: 29 th March 2026, 23:55
• Interview date: Early May 2026

Purpose

Radio Operators at the Rothera Research Station on Adelaide Island in Antarctica play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of aviation and field operations across the continent, as well as being involved with station, marine and construction operations. Based in the operations tower in the new Discovery building, you will operate at the heart of station activity ensuring information is correctly disseminated to those concerned.

The role involves receiving, interpreting and relaying a wide range of operational information using...