The Met Office is the UK's national meteorological service, providing weather forecasts, climate prediction, and environmental data to individuals, industries, and government. It is a public sector body with offices across the UK, headquartered in Exeter, and is certified as a Great Place to Work in the UK.
The role
This is a 12-month Year in Industry placement commencing in July 2027 and running until July 2028, offered as part of the Met Office's Industrial Placement scheme for undergraduates. You would be embedded in the digital teams, working alongside designers, developers, and digital experts on projects that shape how users interact with the Met Office's digital platforms and content. The role is full time at 37 hours per week and is a fixed-term contract.
What you would do
- Manage and deliver keyword research, and support ad-hoc content and SEO projects.
- Act as product specialist for the website content management system (CMS).
- Support the development of a website content strategy and governance design.
- Help the SEO and Digital Content Manager design and deliver CMS and accessibility training, promoting best practice across the organisation.
- Support Digital Product Managers in delivering value to users of the Met Office App and Website.
- Assist the User Experience Manager in gathering user insights to feed into product development.
What they are looking for
- Currently studying for an undergraduate degree with a significant marketing or digital marketing focus.
- Demonstrable interest in digital content, user experience, and search engine optimisation (SEO).
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Experience of proactively managing multiple projects or tasks and working well under pressure.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships within a team.
Working arrangements
The role is based at the Met Office's Exeter HQ. Hybrid working is available on a voluntary, non-contractual basis, with placement students expected to attend the office at least once a week. Exeter is the contractual place of work. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and must have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years (with 2 of those years immediately preceding the application) to meet security clearance requirements.
Pay and benefits
- Salary: £27,170 per year.
- Annual leave starting at 27.5 days (rising to 32.5 days after five years), excluding bank holidays.
- Access to a Civil Service alpha pension scheme.
- Discounted shopping portal covering retail, leisure, and lifestyle brands.
- Cycle to work scheme, onsite parking, and EV charging at main offices.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support network.
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Digital Content and User Experience in Exeter employer: Met Office
The Met Office is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for a Corporate Risk Manager to contribute to world-changing work in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a strong focus on employee well-being, hybrid working options, and a commitment to professional development, we empower our staff to thrive while making a meaningful impact on climate intelligence. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, all while enjoying a competitive reward package and generous leave entitlements.
