Work wellbeing score is 75 out of 100
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Met Office Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 17 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is High, 75 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
High

Purpose

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High

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Above average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
High

About the company

  • Company size
    1,001 to 5,000
  • Revenue
    £75m to £365m (GBP)
  • Industry
    Government & Public Administration
  • Headquarters
    Exeter
  • Link
    Met Office website

Founded in 1854, the Met Office is the UK’s national meteorological service. We provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science to help people make better decisions to live and work safely and productively.

We support the UK Government, businesses, emergency responders and the public to make informed short and long-term choices, making the world a safer and more resilient place today, tomorrow, and in the future.

We operate from our iconic headquarters in Exeter, and fro...

Founded in 1854, the Met Office is the UK’s national meteorological service. We provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science to help people make better decisions to live and work safely and productively.

We support the UK Government, businesses, emergency responders and the public to make informed short and long-term choices, making the world a safer and more resilient place today, tomorrow, and in the future.

We operate from our iconic headquarters in Exeter, and from 60 locations around the UK and the world, including Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands and even Antarctica. The Met Office is recognised as one of the world’s most accurate forecasters, using over 10 million weather observations every day, an advanced atmospheric model, and a high-performance supercomputer to create 3,000 tailored daily forecasts and briefings.

Are you ready to join us, and help deliver extraordinary impact and benefit across the globe?

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 43 reviews and is evolving.

2.33 out of 5 stars.20204.67 out of 5 stars.20214.00 out of 5 stars.20225.00 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

HR Advisor in Exeter, Devon
on 13 August 2023
Created long lasting relationships and felt I could make a positive contribution
What is the best part of working at the company?Positive team experience and training on offerWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Lack of management direction and senior managers out of touch with those lower down in the structure What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Environment is good. Culture is more based on being in the 'right' groupWh...
Weather Desk Advisor in Exeter
on 27 June 2023
Met office for Hays
Professional staff will do their best for you and get you the job you go for! Met office is great place to work - lovely restaurant staff are friendly and its interesting too
Building Surveying Placement in Exeter, Devon
on 10 May 2023
Supportive and enjoyable workplace
Excellent to work for. I felt 100% supported during my placement and undertook various different but relevant work. Work life balance is excellent and the benefits cannot be faulted.
Level 3 Apprentice in Exeter, Devon
on 27 March 2023
Overall great place to work
I am on an apprenticeship at the met office and I think it is a great place to work. The office is beautiful and easy to get to. Staff are supportive and pay isn’t bad. Flexible working is available which is a massive bonus.
Junior worker in England
on 29 September 2022
decent place to work
Nice place to work, offers WFH, but salary was far too low though. Would've been better to offer more given the demanding nature for the job but it's up to the company.

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