Surface Observations Operations Manager
1 week ago
We're looking for an exceptional Surface Observations Operations Manager to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Surface Observations Operations Manager, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week 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 job share. 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. We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact
Observations are fundamental to almost all the services that the Met Office provides and there's an increasing demand for more observational data and new and innovative ways of meeting the customer requirements for data. Our Surface Observing Operations Team is responsible for the operational delivery of land and marine observational data services from a wide range of technologies and networks across the UK.
You will direct the team and associated resources to ensure the delivery of a wide range of operational surface (land synoptic, climate and marine) observational data services to customers to enable the Met Office's capability and reputation to be enhanced, responding to changes in technology, as well as weather and climate.
As the authority for change to the Surface Observing networks, you will be key to ensuring the integrity of our observational data, and it's importance to our awareness of climate change, now and for future generations.
Collaborating with colleagues, partner organisations and agencies, you'll ensure their current and future operational observational data service requirements are understood, defined and that solutions are delivered which uphold wider Met Office business aims. You'll be involved in the evolution of the global observing networks through technical engagement in appropriate international activities to ensure the Met Office remains a key player in the global observing environment.
You will uphold and amplify the Met Office values through your actions and leadership. You'll be a beacon of progress, a mentor of future leaders, and a custodian of the data that shapes our knowledge of the climate.
Direct, manage and monitor the delivery of surface land and marine based operational observing data services for the Surface Observing Operations area and ensure the services are delivered to endorsed levels of quality and cost.
Make substantial contributions to network lifecycle and development plans to ensure current, emerging and long-standing technical issues with observing capability are addressed.
Act as the authority for changes to existing operational observing services in the Surface Observing Operations area and ensure the success implementation of new observing strategies.
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.
As our Surface Observing Operations Manager, your total reward package will be up to £72,530 annually, which includes:
~£An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 27%
~ 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
A Science or Engineering degree or the equivalent experience in one of these disciplines and experience of how external factors (for example weather conditions) impact on service delivery. Live & breathe it: An understanding of the Met Office's strategy and the role that the Surface Operations Observing team has to play in its future success. Evidence of having successfully led, developed and grown a multi-skilled team, enabling them to undertake complex operational technical tasks with independence. A proven ability to prioritise personal and team workloads for a range of customers, deal with critical operational issues in a structured manner and implement process improvement to minimise future risk to operational services.
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