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You will work a hybrid pattern of home, office and field-based working. This post is based in Exeter but we may be able to support candidates wishing to be based from our Watnall office with the occasional requirement to travel to Exeter HQ to support the wider Land Networks team and processes. There is an expectation that you will be in office around 1 day a week but you can choose to work more frequently in our office if you’d prefer. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week.
Why join us?
The Met Office is accredited as a ‘Great Place to Work UK 2023’ and in addition has achieved a place on both the UK’s ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ and ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ lists.
We invest in our people to unlock their full potential. As our Surface Network Analyst , we will support you to develop and thrive to be the best you can be. We champion positive physical and mental health in the workplace and are committed to being an inclusive organisation, providing a working culture that actively values an equal and diverse workforce.
Who we are
We provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science to deliver extraordinary impact and benefit across the globe. Our work helps people make better decisions to stay safe and thrive.
Together:
- Were a force for good– focusing on our environmental and social impact
- Were experts by nature– always learning and developing to do things better
- We live and breathe it– putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making
- Were better together– understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater
- We keep evolving– pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers
Find out more about our values – https://bit.ly/3fokaRD
Job Purpose
Weather observations are fundamental to almost all the services that the Met Office provides as direct data and products; for initialising NWP and other models; for verification of forecasts; as the basis for many weather / climate related consultancy services; and for providing evidence of climate change.
Our Surface Networks Team are responsible for the operational delivery of surface-based observational networks in the UK and overseas to both internal and external customers. Working in our team, you will analyse our incoming weather data to identify any errors and work towards a resolution to maintain the integrity of our observations.
As our Surface Network Analyst , your key responsibilities are:
- Monitor the performance of observing systems, instigating corrective action where required to ensure services are maintained.
- Investigate data issues and analyse impacts on networks and work with Network Specialists to respond appropriately.
- Provide advice and information to users of the data on the status of the networks and the details of the observing systems.
- Assist with the procurement of hardware, consumables and services required for the routine operation of observing systems.
- Generate statistics and maintain spreadsheets/databases to provide up to date information on the status of the observations network and individual observing systems.
- Develop technical knowledge of observing systems in conjunction with the Network Specialists so can act as a deputy and coordinate planned changes and incidents in their absence.
- Coordinate and contribute to the updating of documentation of observing processes and practices.
Person specification
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- Expert by nature – degree level qualification or equivalent in a science or computing related subject or able to demonstrate relevant experience.
- Ability to analyse a problem and identify root cause.
- Better together – evidence of working as part of a multi-skilled team to deliver multiple customer requirements to varying timescales and deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise work from a range of customers and deal with critical situations in a structured manner.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to a range of customers who have varying levels of technical understanding.
- Knowledge of observing instruments/networks/systems.
Benefits
£6,985 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As our Surface Network Analyst , your starting salary will be £25870.00. New joiners to the Met Office will start on the salary band minimum. Our 2022-25 pay award means the salary will increase to £26,954.00 from 1st April 2024, and you will be able to progress towards £29,531.00 over time. Relocation Assistance may be available.
Your total reward package is potentially worth up to £36,318.00 annually, which includes basic salary, potential corporate bonus and employer pension contributions.
Your package includes:
– Outstanding Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
– Flexible hours and homeworking
– Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave
– Cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment to support healthy, low carbon travel
– Access to discounted shopping, inclusive of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
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Selection process details
If you share our values, wed love to hear from you. Apply below using your CV and a Cover Letter/Supporting Statement which evidences how you meet each of the essential criteria – we recommend candidates use the CARL (Context, Action, Result and Learning) method for presenting evidence of skills.
Closing date 01/01/2024 at 23:59 with interviews commencing from 15/01/2024. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed.
If successful, please note we are unable to offer expenses for travel to your normal place of work. Please ask at interview if you would like extra clarity on how often this requirement is likely to be.
How we can help:
If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please contact us via askHR@metoffice.gov.uk. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.
We understand that great minds dont always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code.
We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK – please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us
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- Name : Resourcing Team
- Email : Careers@metoffice.gov.uk
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