Marine Data Specialist

Davington, Scotland, DG13 0QWJob SummaryWe’re looking for a Marine Data Specialist to help us make a difference to our planet.As our Marine Data Specialist, 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. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work.Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week,based in Edinburgh or Eskdalemuir. 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.World changing workFrom 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 a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impactWe’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things betterWe live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-makingWe’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greaterWe keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customersYour world of expertiseYou will work with and be supported by the Met Office Surface Observations Quality Management (OBQM) team who are data, metadata and quality experts responsible for the stewardship of this data within our national database. Your work will not only be key to identifying and prioritising quality issues in operational and national archives, but also to enable use of these observations in perpetuity.As a data specialist in the OBQM team, you will manage and deliver data quality management services that meet the customer requirements, whilst ensuring improvements are identified and implemented.Job DescriptionManage, and undertake, the analysis of meteorological observations to identify erroneous data, establish the root cause of problems and ensure solutions are implemented. Assess the performance of observing systems and produce regular reports on data quality, making recommendations for improvements. Provide mentoring and training to team members and others on quality control procedures for observations. Undertake appropriate training and development to ensure skills remain current and evolve with business need. Develop and maintain relationships with our customers, partners and suppliers as well as the operational staff.Establish and document procedures and standards for the delivery of data quality control services and contribute to the development of the observation’s quality management team plans. Contribute to the development of teamwork plans and support the development of wider work plans to improve local work practices, operational outputs and customer service. Manage, and undertake, the analysis of meteorological observations to identify erroneous data, establish the root cause of problems and ensure solutions are implemented. Assess the performance of observing systems and produce regular reports on data quality, making recommendations for improvements. Provide mentoring and training to team members and others on quality control procedures for observations. Undertake appropriate training and development to ensure skills remain current and evolve with business need. Develop and maintain relationships with our customers, partners and suppliers as well as the operational staff.Establish and document procedures and standards for the delivery of data quality control services and contribute to the development of the observation’s quality management team plans. Contribute to the development of teamwork plans and support the development of wider work plans to improve local work practices, operational outputs and customer service. Person specificationAbility to apply knowledge of meteorology and observing equipment to analyse the quality of surface observations, identify the root cause of problems and ensure a solution is implemented. (Live and Breathe It)Broad knowledge of the characteristics of surface weather observations, including marine data, and the strengths and weaknesses of different measurement methods. (Expert by Nature)Evidence of planning and prioritising work to ensure customer requirements are met and service improvements are implemented.Ability to communicate with customers, suppliers or colleagues to improve service delivery and resolve issues. (Keep Evolving)Evidence of contributing to the documentation of procedures for the provision of operational services and/or the writing of technical reports.Ability to provide training or mentoring in the quality control of weather observations. (Better Together)Alongside your salary of £35,145, Met Office contributes £10,181 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.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 and 2024 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.As our Marine Data Specialist, your total reward package will be up to £49,448 annually, which includes:£35,145 base pay.An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.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.Selection process detailsIf you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills.Closing date 17/11/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 01/12/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed.Using AI in your applicationWe welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. For more details, visit our approach to recruitment.How We Can HelpIf you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at careers@metoffice.gov.uk.If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code.We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible, 2 of these years must be immediately preceding the point of your application. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.MedicalSuccessful candidates will be expected to have a medical.Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following GroupsUK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob ContactName : Resourcing TeamEmail : careers@metoffice.gov.ukRecruitment teamEmail : careers@metoffice.gov.ukFurther informationcareers@metoffice.gov.ukhttps://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/what-we-can-offer-you