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Job Introduction We’re looking for an Operational Meteorologist to join our team at Heathrow to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Operational Meteorologist at Heathrow, 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 within Heathrow's Airport Operations Centre (APOC). We would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 21.5 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. 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. Whilst this is a temporary position for 12 months, there is potential for it to develop into a permanent position.
World changing work 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. This is who we are. We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers Your world of expertise We’re looking for an Operational Meteorologist to join our Met Office team at Heathrow Airport from November 2026 onwards.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of one of the world’s busiest airports, providing critical meteorological insight that directly influences operational decisions during disruptive weather. Your role as an Operational Meteorologist within the Met Office involves interpreting real-time weather information and delivering meteorological and environmental services and advice to support decision makers.
Services are delivered both face-to-face and remotely, depending on the customer requirements and location. Working onsite at Heathrow, you'll collaborate closely with airport and airside stakeholders to ensure resilience and safety. Your expertise will help maintain 24/7 oversight of Meteorological Aerodrome Report (METAR) issuance and intervention, supporting Heathrow’s strategic operations. You'll work on the London Terminal Maneuvering Area (LTMA) bench in Civil Aviation, which completes Regulated Aviation work for London and South-east England, as well as commercial advice to some key London customers, such as Gatwick and London City.
Your key duties: Be part of a shift working team to provide observing and forecasting capability to support customer operations. Using local knowledge, analyse and enhance forecast guidance, to deliver services and advice to the customer in a style that suits their requirements. Deliver high-quality services to the customer, including briefings, and through customer engagement look to continually improve these products and services.
Through use of excellent customer liaison skills and enhanced customer knowledge, provide guidance on impacts to allow the customer to operate in the most safe and cost-effective manner. Why join us 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, 2024 and 2025 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.
As our Operational Meteorologist - Heathrow, your total reward package will be up to £53,848 annually, which includes: £35,145 base pay. An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer cont