Roaming Network Officer

We’re looking for an exceptional Roaming Network Officer to help us make a difference to our planet.

As our Roaming Network Officer, the job involves hybrid working, which is where an employee works the majority of the week in our weather station network with some time working in our Watnall office and some time from home.

Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a jobshare. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best toagreea working pattern that works for everyone.

This job will require the post holder to travel around the UK as a Network Officer and you will also be expected to make occasional visits to Exeter HQ to support the work of the wider Surface Observations Operations Team.

World changing work

From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are.

• We’re aforcefor good - focusing on our environmental and social impact
• We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better
• We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart ofdecision-making
• We’re bettertogether-understandingpartnerships and inclusivity make us greater
• We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers

Your world of expertise

You will ensure the quality, timeliness, and availability of observations from land surface-based observations networks.

As a Roaming Network Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing land observation site performance, installing meteorological instruments, responding to incidents, and the inspection and maintenance of observing equipment to maintain the highest standards of observation quality, timeliness, and availability. You will be the first point of contact for voluntary observers and site authorities within your area of responsibility.

You will travel extensively, and you will be expected to become an authority on land surface meteorological instruments and methods of observation.

The role requires the ability to physically transport and install equipment at our weather stations, occasionally being required to trek over rough terrain, sometimes in challenging or poor weather. Overnight stays will be required, with up to 4 nights away from home per week. The role involves travel by air and sea to remote islands.

• Inspect and assess the suitability of observing sites against documented standards, install or repair equipment and advise on the deployment of instruments to ensure that observing standards are met.
• Instruct, encourage, and provide feedback to voluntary observers on how to undertake the observing task to improve the quality and quantity of observations they produce.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and availability of observations from observing sites meet requirements by monitoring performance, ensuring instrument calibration and accuracy, seeking new sites, and recommending sites for withdrawal or automation .
• Collect, manage, and archive site metadata in accordance with international requirements.
• Plan site visits in an efficient manner and manage and maintain sufficient local stocks of calibrated instruments, observing equipment and literature required.
• Work with colleagues in the Surface Observations Operations team and other Network officers to ensure a network-wide quality management approach to the Met Office Surface observing networks .
• Occasionally visit land observation sites at short notice to support the verification of national weather and climate records

Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing.

The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023, 2024 and 2025 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.

As our Roaming Network Officer, your total reward package will be up…