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Graduates

We employ enthusiastic and dedicated graduates, who want to achieve and impress. We want to attract those who, while achieving their own standards, also astonish people around them!

We are such a diverse organisation, we wish to employ graduates and undergraduates from many different disciplines, including:

  • forecasting
  • research and development
  • information technology

There is considerable competition for these jobs, so you'll need:

  • a first or upper second-class degree in mathematics, the physical sciences, computer science or meteorology

  • GCSE or equivalent at Grade C or better in English Language

  • good communication skills

  • an adaptable approach to your work and an interest in our business

  • to be prepared to work in more than one specialist area

  • an interest in meteorology (but training is provided for all new staff)


Specialist areas

We also occasionally employ graduates and undergraduates in the following specialist areas, for which you need the appropriate qualifications and experience.
  • Business
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Financial and management accounting
  • Human resources

If you have already graduated, or will be graduating soon in any of these disciplines, please consider the excellent reputation and benefits that we can offer you and your future career.

Here are some examples of jobs recently advertised, which may be appropriate to your skills, experience and specialist area.

Sales and marketing
Internet Account Manager - Job level 3
Market Research Specialist - Job level 4
Retail Business Development - Job level 3

Forecasting
Weather Observers - Job level 5 higher
Physical Scientists - Job level 3/4

Communications
New Media Designer - Job level 4
Editor - Job level 4

IT
IT Product Developer and GIS Team Member - Job level 3
IT Specialists - Job level 4

Research and development
Research Scientist - Job level 3/4
Microwave Instrument Scientists - Job level 4
Nautical Officers - Job level 4

Human resource and training
HR Advisor - Job level 3
HR Assistant - Job level 5 higher

For up-to-date information, see Current vacancies
For current salaries see Salary and benefits

 

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