Regional Network Officer - Wales & South West England

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Job Reference metoffice/TP/531/1416

Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours:

37

Location (City/Town):

Geographical Worker

Closing Date:

06/10/2026

Profession:

Operational Meteorology

Region / Division:

UK Region

Careers website category:

Meteorology

We’re looking for an exceptional Regional Network Officer
- Wales & South West England to help us make a difference to our planet.

As our Regional Network Officer
- Wales & South West England, 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 from home.

The post holder will have Geographic Worker Status. Due to the operational requirements of this role, applicants must reside within the geographical area covered by the position (Wales and South-West England) to be eligible to apply.

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 job share . Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone.

Whilst this is a temporary position for 2 years, there is potential for it to develop into a permanent position.

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’rea force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact
• We’reexperts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better
• We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision- making
• We’rebetter together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make usgreater
• We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers

Your world of expertise

You will be the focal point within a region, ensuring the quality, timeliness, and availability of observations from surface-based observations networks.

As an Regional Network Officer (RNO), 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.

RNOs travel extensively, and the job holder is expected to become an authority on land surface meteorological instruments and methods of observation.

The roles require the ability to physically transport and install equipment atour weather stations, occasionally being required to trek over rough terrain, sometimes in challenging or poor weather. Overnight stays will be required, with up to4nights away from home per week.

Theserolesinvolvetravel 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 Operation steam and RNOs in neighbouring regions 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.

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