Great place to work
Would you like to join the Met Office, and help us make a difference by delivering extraordinary impact and benefit to people in the UK and around the world?
Who we are
The Met Office is the UK’s national meteorological service, delivering world-changing work. We skilfully predict the weather for today, tomorrow, next week and next season, while looking further ahead at how the climate may change over the coming decades and beyond.
Our forecasts help the UK Government, business and industry, emergency responders, the military and the public to stay safe and thrive. They span the entire globe, from the sea floor to outer space.
We operate from around 60 global locations, including our iconic headquarters in Exeter, Heathrow Airport, Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands and even Antarctica.
Our culture, people and values are at the heart of everything we do, and together they help make the Met Office a great place to work.
Why join us
We will look after your world at work, so you can develop, thrive and have a fulfiling career. We are committed to inclusivity, unlocking the potential of an equal and diverse workforce, while recognising great minds don't always think alike.
We encourage positive physical and mental health in the workplace, with a cycle-to-work scheme, on-site gym, and an employee assistance programme to support anyone who may be experiencing challenges. Learning and development is part of our everyday life at work with supportive leaders and the chance to think, collaborate and innovate.
Additionally we provide reward and benefits that make a difference to you and your future. These include an instant reward scheme, discounts at leading supermarkets and retailers, and generous employer pension contributions. We will work with you to develop an agreed working pattern, being as flexible as we can, and ensuring you have a healthy work-life balance.