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As our Expert Operational Meteorologist you will work a hybrid pattern and will be required on site at least four days per month. This post is nominally based in Exeter but we may be able to offer other UK Met Office locations depending on availability and suitability for the role. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we will try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. If you have any questions, please contact Careers@metoffice.gov.uk.
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
The creation of our Expert Weather Hub this year has broadened the roles of our Expert Meteorologists, formalising the links between operations, research and innovation.
As an Expert Operational Meteorologist joining the Hub, you will have a pivotal role in providing operational weather guidance. This covers the short period through to seasonal, as well as the UK and Global in order human intervened Met Office output is accurate and consistent.
You will be vital in co-ordinating and delivering NSWWS warnings and will make or support high pressure, high impact decisions in a fast-paced environment. This role enables operational teams in the UK and around the globe to deliver outstanding customer service so that Government, its agencies, the general public, industry and the Met Office stay safe and thrive.
As an Expert in our Meteorology profession your role takes two forms:
- Operational delivery (80%) – shift working and delivering world leading meteorological guidance and advice,
- Non-operational research and development (20%) – driving improvements and innovation in Met Office science, process and output.
Our shift working roster is issued roughly 8 weeks in advance and covers a variety of working patterns as part of an operational 12 hour shift roster, including night shifts. Standard operational shift timings are as follows: Day (0630-1845), Night (1830-0645). Approximately 20% of your time will be non-operational and will be worked flexibly as per personal preference. As such, your working days may be different each week and include weekends and public holidays.
As our Expert Operational Meteorologist, your key responsibilities are:
- Support the Principal Meteorologist to maintain the operational delivery of the National Severe Weather Warning Service to ensure delivery of key PWS milestones.
- Deliver meteorological guidance, products and advice commensurate with the Expert level, driving consistency and excellence in downstream, meteorologist influenced, Met Office output.
- Become an expert communicator and have the capability to translate complex meteorology into language that is universally understood in order to drive positive action.
- Through a structured programme of off-roster research and innovation activities, influence teams developing new science, systems and services in order to drive positive change in working practices and output, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
- Develop relationships with other Met Office teams in the UK and beyond, and International organisations to promote the reputation of the Met Office as a chosen partner.
- To commit to continuous improvement of skills and knowledge, role modelling best practice in maintaining CPD to the wider profession.
Person specification
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- ‘We’re experts by nature’ You can demonstrate a broad and high-level knowledge of both theoretical and applied meteorology, coupled with a strong understanding of synoptic climatology and have the ability to translate this knowledge into actionable advice for a wide-ranging audience.
- ‘We’re a force for good’ – Demonstrable understanding of how severe weather impacts on society and infrastructure, both in the UK and globally, alongside an understanding of the Met Office and how we work to mitigate impacts.
- ‘We live and breathe it – Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and develop relationships, inspire teams and gain engagement from our partners and customers.
- ‘We’re better together’ – Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to be agile within a team, with the ability to apply strategic thinking when balancing operational and non-operational priorities.
- ‘We keep evolving – Evidence of non-operational activities that have enhanced operational delivery, improved accuracy or customer experience.
Benefits
£13,270 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Why join us?
We invest in our people to unlock their full potential. As our Expert Operational Meteorologist, 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.
As our Expert Operational Meteorologist, your starting salary will be £49149.00. New joiners to the Met Office will start on the salary band minimum. Our 2022-25 pay award means the salary will increase to £52,799.00 from 1st April 2024, and you will be able to progress towards £56,738.00 over time. In addition you will be paid:
- £4,200.00 per annum Unsocial Hours Allowance for 24/7 shift working.
- Relocation Assistance may be available.
Your total reward package is potentially worth up to £67,622.00 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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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 15/01/2024 at 23:59 with interviews commencing from 05/02/2024. 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 Careers@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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