Port Lockroy Team (General Assistant etc.) - UK Antarctic Heritage Trust
Five months living at the 'Penguin Post Office' in Antarctica.
Record checked Oct 27, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
UKAHT hires a small paid team each austral summer to run the Port Lockroy museum, post office & shop and monitor penguins, living in a shared Nissen-hut bunkroom.
Dream spread
Five months living at the 'Penguin Post Office' in Antarctica.
Relocation reality check
Must have UK right to work AND live in the UK; 2026/27 hiring closed 15 Mar 2026 (2025/26 used returning alumni only). Shared bunkroom, no running water & a culture of hard physical work.
- A job with tied housing: you need the right to work there before you apply.
- This program does not provide a visa.
Caretaker & Guardian HousingHeritage custodian
Caretaker terms
This program does not provide a visa.
- Housing
- Free housing
- Utilities
- Included
- Cost to you
- No rent or fee stated
- Stipend or pay
- GBP 1,449-2,096 per month (6-month contract) (~$1,942/mo, approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Commitment
- 6 months (late Oct-Mar deployment + training)
- What you give
- Post office, shop, museum upkeep, visitor talks, penguin monitoring, domestic chores
Reality engine
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Eligibility
UK right to work, UK resident, pass medical & dental.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Existing right to work required
CautionWho can apply: UKAHT does not sponsor visas: you must already have the right to work in the UK and be UK-resident by team selection. This program does not provide a visa or work permit.
Residence in Antarctica (British Antarctic Territory) required
CautionThe program expects you to live in, or hold residence in, Antarctica (British Antarctic Territory) — check on the official source whether that must be in place before you apply.
Family members not covered
CautionDependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Application deadline
- 15 March 2026Passed — check the official source for the next round.
- Property purchase
- Not required
No amounts on record. Check the official source.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“"You must have the right to work in the UK." (https://careers.ukaht.org/jobs/7106799-antarctica-port-lockroy-general-assistant-2026-27)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 27, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 27, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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