Technical Director of Environmental Operations

1 day ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Met Office Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to fill the position of Associate Director – Technical Services at the Met Office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead our environmental observations capability, oversee the delivery of 24/7 operations of our technical infrastructure, and contribute to shaping Met Office strategy.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in operational leadership, project and programme management, and will be able to connect observations and data technologies, people, and processes together to deliver improved weather forecasting accuracy and data to benefit the UK economy.

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership across our environmental observation capability, including the operation and life-cycle management of our observing networks and stakeholder engagement to ensure the supply of all third-party observations data and management.
  • Lead the 24/7 operations of our technical infrastructure, business continuity, and incident management.
  • Ensure the successful transition of new technical services into operations and the provision of our Weather Desk services (which provide first point of contact for internal and external users).
Requirements
  1. An experienced Operational Leader who has managed large delivery teams (75+) across a geographically dispersed 24/7 workforce.
  2. Experience in successful project and programme management, and in using associated financial, planning, and delivery methodologies to achieve key business outcomes to time, cost, and quality.
Benefits
  • A total reward package up to £103,000 annually.
  • An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28%.
  • A discretionary performance-related bonus and eligibility to participate in an Associate Director bonus scheme.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Annual leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years.


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