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Kick star t your
career in IT ement Programme Prospectus 2021
Plac
Technology Industrial
Contents
1 About us
How does the weather affect your
1 About us
life? Is it just about getting out and
about at weekends? Or does it
2 Areas of work
impact your work, your livelihood
or even your health?
3 Selection process Right across the world, every single
day, people make decisions based on
4 What we look for the weather. The Met Office provides
weather and climate forecasts to
5 How to apply
help with those decisions so people
iew Scheme
can stay safe and thrive.
6 Gu a ran te ed Interv Everything we do is based on world-
y and Inclusion
leading science and enhanced by the
7 Equality, Diversit close working relationships we have
r you?
with partner organisations around
8 What can we offe the globe. We collect and make
sense of massive amounts of
ent
9 Working environm
data every day, using cutting-
ent code
edge technology for the benefit of
ivil se rvice recru itm
10 C
mankind - and our planet.
From gathering the observations to
drive the latest forecast models
to generating customer products
based on the latest predictions
and providing tools that allow
meteorologists to advise on likely
weather impacts, technology
underpins the successful delivery of
Met Office services every day. The
scale and diversity of Met Office
technology is matched by only
a handful of organisations in the
world and therefore our Industrial
Placements offer an exceptional
opportunity to gain valuable
experience at the cutting
edge of IT.
2 Areas of work Solutions Delivery IT Infrastructure & Operations Cyber Security & Resilience
If you are interested in a career in Are you interested in understanding Like any other organisation around
At the Met Office, we get reliable information on the weather and climate software development, Solutions how technology underpins the world, cyber security is taken
out to customers - fast. This is enabled through world-class technology Delivery is the place for you. the operation of a global 24x7 very seriously at the Met Office. Our
that encompasses a wide range of activities, from managing one of the Working within squads using Agile organisation like the Met Office? Cyber Security & Resilience team
largest supercomputers in the world to developing exciting new products for methodologies, the teams within The teams within IT Infrastructure & ensure that our current services
customers. Technology plays a critical role in day-to-day Met Office operations. Solutions Delivery create innovative Operations manage a diverse set of and systems remain safe whilst also
new products and services to meet services, ranging from operating the checking that new solutions under
Industrial Placement opportunities are available in each of the three main
the needs of our customers and world’s largest weather & climate development meet the security
functions within our Technology department. Details of each function and their
colleagues across the Met Office. supercomputer through to managing standards required by our customers.
responsibilities each are listed over the page.
one of the largest websites in UK With a dedicated Cyber Security
With a wide portfolio of projects,
Government. With cloud technology Operations Centre, the Met Office
Industrial Placements have the
playing an increasingly important role offers an exciting opportunity for
opportunity to get involved in
for the Met Office, we also have a any Industrial Placements looking to
some high-profile developments
dedicated CloudOps team dedicated develop a career in the cyber arena.
within Solutions Delivery. Previous
to developing this capability.
placements have included
development of the latest National Industrial Placements in this area
Severe Weather Warning service, will get the opportunity to work
creating forecasting tools for Space with world-class technology,
Weather, providing analysis tools to learning from experienced staff with
support our world-leading science a real depth of expertise in their
and the development of API services field, whilst also building a strong
that enable our vast data assets to appreciation of what it takes to
be exploited effectively. deliver the operational resilience
required by an organisation such as
The Solution Delivery teams are
the Met Office.
working at the cutting edge of
technology and a placement in this
area will give an excellent insight
into the workings of a professional
solution development operation.
3 Selection process
The selection process for the Technology Industrial Placement programme consists of
2 stages which are made up of an application and then an interview. A large number
of candidates apply for an opportunity to spend their Year in Industry with us at the
Met Office so to increase your chances of being shortlisted it is essential that you
demonstrate your passion, skills and potential in your application.
4 What we look for
We assess the suitability of every applicant against the
same set of criteria. The criteria represent the skills,
knowledge and overall attributes we are looking for and
these are:
Someone who…
1. Is studying for an undergraduate degree with a
significant numeracy, science and/or IT element
which MUST incorporate a placement year
(i.e. sandwich course).
2. Possesses knowledge of at least one programming
language or equivalent infrastructure experience
e.g. hardware maintenance or networking.
3. Has a keen interest in IT and keeps up to date with
current and future IT developments.
4. Has effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Can plan and organise work using your own initiative.
6. Demonstrates evidence of good oral and written
communication skills.
As well as someone who can desirably demonstrate….
1. An appreciation of customer needs and the
importance of good customer service.
2. Proven ability to work well as a member of a team.
3. Practical knowledge or experience of IT.
You need to ensure that you structure your application
so that you address each of these criteria. This may
be through details of the work you have been involved
in, areas of IT that you have a keen interest in and
understanding of as well as your skills and how you apply
them. We are also keen to hear why you want to work
at the Met Office and what you can offer us in terms of
behaviours and commitment. Candidates are scored and
shortlisted based on the evidence against the criteria so
use the application to tell us about you and why you
should be one of our next Industrial Placements!
5 How to apply
You will need to either:
1. Complete an online application at www.metoffice.gov.uk/careers/current-vacancies
2. Or if you require a Microsoft Word version of the application form, email AskHR@metoffice.gov.uk
including the words ‘application request’ in the subject line. An automatic email will be returned to you
immediately but if you have not received an email within 48 hours then please contact us on 0330 135 3000.
6 Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a Disability Confident Employer, committed to disabled people’s employment and career development, we offer
a guaranteed interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the placement scheme. By
‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application which demonstrates that
you meet all the ‘Essential Criteria’ as set. If you have a disability defined by the Equality Act, you will be eligible
for a guaranteed interview. To apply for a guaranteed interview, please complete the appropriate section of the
application. If applicable, please provide details of any arrangements you will require for the interview, e.g. car
parking, speech facilitator, extra time, so we are aware and can provide suitable reasonable adjustments.
7 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Met Office is an Equal Opportunities employer and maintains a culture that values ability, difference, openness,
fairness and transparency. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, gender, nationality, ethnic or
national origin, religion, gender reassignment, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, family status, physical or mental
disability, trade union membership or any other irrelevant factor. The Met Office is committed to working towards
an even more diverse organisation and to valuing and utilising the visible and non-visible individual differences
that people bring. This includes working to ensure there are no barriers implicit in our policies and procedures that
prevent individuals from performing to the best of their ability, along with creating a positive and open environment
in which to work.8 What can we offer you? 9 Working
Aside from the experience and fantastic opportunity a 12 month placement within Technology
environment
here at the Met Office will give you, we aim to ensure that all our employees feel appropriately
rewarded and recognised for their achievements and contribution to the success of the The placement scheme normally operates
Met Office. You will be working with teams on projects and operational tasks which add from our Met Office HQ in Exeter however
value to the organisation and our customers. Some of the benefits we offer include: there is likely to be a flexible remote working
aspect involved. Our headquarters in Exeter
• A salary of £17,900 per annum are easily accessible and just one minute
• Auto-enrolment into the Civil Service pension and benefits from junction 29 of the M5 (A30 Honiton
junction). We have free parking and a
• 27.5 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. restaurant, coffee bar, seating/relaxation
areas, cash point and a well-equipped shop
• Subsidised gym membership at our onsite gym and fitness suite - all on site.
• Coaching and mentoring to help develop you and your career
• Training opportunities in addition to your day to day learning
• Free eye tests
10 Civil service
• Occupational welfare ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ should you need to use it
recruitment
code
• Met Office Sports and Social Association that provides a wide range of recreational activities
• Trade Union Membership
The Met Office’s recruitment processes are
underpinned by the principle of selection
for appointment on merit on the basis of
fair and open competition as outlined in
the Civil Service Commissioners’ Code
which can be found at:
https://civilservicecommission.
independent.gov.uk/recruitment/
recruitment-principles/
If you feel your application has not been
treated in accordance with the Code
and you wish to make a complaint you
should contact AskHR@metoffice.gov.uk
or telephone 0330 135 3000 in the first
instance. If you are not satisfied with the
response you receive from the Met Office,
you can contact the Office of the Civil
Service Commissioners.visit w w w.met office.gov.uk/careers
For more informatio n
our Cu stom er Centre on 0370 900 0100
or call our 24-h
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