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🌟 Apprenticeship opportunities with the Met Office are now live! 🌟   Have you ever considered doing an apprenticeship? The Met Office is now advertising a range of opportunities to start apprenticeships with us in corporate services, technology, and meteorology!   You’ll be able to get support, training and an industry recognised qualification to get you on the path to your chosen career. Other benefits of an apprenticeship include: ✅ Earn while you learn ✅ Gain valuable hands-on experience  ✅ Work with Met Office professionals   Find out what Lucy had to say about her time with us as a Public Relations and Communications apprentice 👇 https://lnkd.in/edk8zrGv Apply for an apprenticeship 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2wgwJwV #NAW2025 #GreatPlaceToWork

Have you ever wondered what it's like to do an apprenticeship at the Met Office? Here's what Lily and Michael said about their experiences with us 👀   We'll have new and exciting apprenticeship opportunities coming soon. Head to our careers site to find out more, and sign up for our job alerts, so you hear about new opportunities with us first 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZcFj9Rj   #NAW25 #GreatPlaceToWork

Would you like to become a Met Office apprentice?        We will soon be advertising various opportunities to start apprenticeships with us in digital, data and engineering. You’ll be able to get support, training and an industry recognised qualification to get you on the path to your chosen career.        The Met Office is committed to aiding in the development of our people, and last year we were certified a Great Place to Work for the second year in a row. The Great Place to Work UK accreditation is given to organisations that display an exceptional workplace culture based on employee feedback.    If you're interested in starting an apprenticeship with us, you can sign up for job alerts on our careers site. Keep an eye on our careers site for new vacancies coming soon 👀   https://lnkd.in/eZcFj9Rj

For the first time in over 40 years, the UK now has a ground-based neutron monitor to help with space weather forecasts.    Space weather forecasting chiefly uses satellites to monitor the Sun’s activity and forecast events that could reach the Earth and cause impacts, but as impacts can also be felt on the Earth's surface, a monitoring network is needed on the ground.    A global neutron monitoring network is in operation, continually monitoring changes in neutrons before, during and after space weather events. And now, thanks to a new installation at our site in Cornwall, the UK will be contributing to this network.    Supported by UK Science and Technologies Facilities Council, the installation is part of a wider programme which aims to improve the UK's capabilities in space weather monitoring and prediction.    The monitor will be chiefly looking for spikes in neutrons, called Ground Level Enhancements (GLE), which occur during solar radiation storms that are caused by the acceleration of particles close to the Sun. The new monitoring capability will enable alerts to be issued and validate existing forecasting methods of solar radiation storms. Met Office Space Weather Manager Simon Machin said: “The new UK-based neutron monitor will enhance global monitoring of space weather events and will be an important part of our ongoing space weather forecasting and validating service.  “While severe space weather events are rare, this increased capability and resilience will help scientists and industries to manage risks and mitigate impacts where possible.”   Get the full story: https://lnkd.in/eYzbwcaX RAL Space Lancaster University

Today is International #WomenInScience Day and we’re celebrating all of our female scientists and meteorologist here at the Met Office.  🎉   Science is at the heart of what we do and underpins our reputation for providing world-leading weather and climate services to government, businesses and the public. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation, and providing a working culture that actively values and unlocks the potential of an equal and diverse workforce.    Hear some of our female scientists talk about what inclusivity means to them! #WomenScienceDay #WomenInSTEM #GreatPlacetoWork

Today marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2025.     With more than 45 apprentices who help us deliver our weather services and climate science, we are committed to aiding in the development of those in the early careers space.    Find out more about apprenticeships at the Met Office 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZcFj9Rj  #GreatPlaceToWork #EarlyCareers #NAW2025 

Did you know we have a grad scheme and a range of other early career opportunities? Rebecca Holliday is a Graduate Trainee working in our Vegetation Climate Interactions team. Find out how Rebecca has been able to overcome imposter syndrome to offer a fresh perspective at the Met Office 👇 https://lnkd.in/eBA3WWis

What is career development like with us?  👩💼   From encouragement to explore new things to the support to test and learn together, development is part of our everyday life at work.    We offer a world of fascinating work, of pioneering spirit and where everyone has the space to be the best they can be. We offer a world of collaboration and inspiration.    And with supportive leaders and the opportunity to explore, learn and develop personally and professionally, our world gets better as we keep evolving. See what some of our people say about working with us ⤵️ Apply for a role with us today: https://lnkd.in/eH9v9_m2    #GreatPlaceToWork #UKBestWorkplaces

We are thrilled to announce that That Little Agency have won the best 'Employer Brand - National' award at The RAD Awards for our work together on the Met Office Employer Brand, which includes our Met Office Careers website. Our careers website designed by TLA, has been instrumental in attracting talent, addressing recruitment challenges and providing a better user experience for job hunters. Met Office is certified as a Great Place To Work UK and are one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Tech and the Best Workplaces for Women. Our employee promise is to look after your world at work, immerse you in a world of expertise, and ensure you have a world in which to develop and learn. Interested in finding out about careers at the Met Office? Interested in World Changing work? Visit our award winning website https://lnkd.in/eH9v9_m2 #RADS2025 #greatplacetowork

In January, the UK saw a typical mix of winter weather conditions with rain, snow and a named storm, but also some clear, crisp winter sunshine, especially for those in the north. The UK saw 30% more sunshine than the long-term average for the month, however, the UK’s January average mean temperature was 3°C, which is 0.9°C lower than the current long-term average. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eExjket7