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    Met Office

    Updated May 2026.

    About Met Office

    Company Overview
    The Met Office helps people, communities, businesses and government make better decisions to stay safe, resilient and thrive. We turn world‑leading weather and climate science into trusted intelligence—data, forecasts, services and advice—designed around the needs of those who use it. Through purposeful use of data, innovation and strong partnerships, we deliver impact where it matters most, from daily decisions to long‑term climate resilience. Our focus on trust, collaboration and making the Met Office simpler to work with underpins our global reputation and the pride our people take in what they do.
    Company Size 2,637 UK-based Employees
    (Super Large)
    INDUSTRY Information Technology
    CONNECT
    Met Office Head Office
    Exeter, Devon
    South West England, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 21%
    • 2-5 years - 22%
    • 6-10 years - 15%
    • 11-15 years - 13%
    • 16-20 years - 10%
    • Over 20 years - 19%

    Company Culture at Met Office

    The employee experience below at Met Office, compared to a typical company.

    69% of employees at Met Office say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    Met Office
    69%
    Typical Company
    54%
    *Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

    97%

    This is a physically safe place to work.

    92%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

    91%

    I am able to take time off from work when I think it's necessary.

    90%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

    88%

    When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.

    Working at Met Office

    Our vibrant range of staff-led communities keep us better together by fostering happiness, networking and development.
    From the sea floor to outer space, our natural curiosity to learn and develop makes us the best in our fields.
    We proudly live and breathe our exciting roles that deliver world-leading advice to help people make better decisions.
    We like to evolve our ideas by opening our professions, Communities of Practice and cross-office projects to all staff.
    We take pride in our iconic glass-fronted Exeter office, which upholds the Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark.
    We take pride in our iconic glass-fronted Exeter office, which upholds the Wildlife Trusts' Biodiversity Benchmark.
    Our vibrant range of staff-led communities keep us better together by fostering happiness, networking and development.
    From the sea to floor to outer space, our natural curiosity to learn and develop makes us the best in our fields.
    We like to evolve our ideas by opening our professions, Communities of Practice and cross-office projects to all staff.
    We proudly live and breathe our exciting roles that deliver world-leading advice to help people make better decisions.

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    Best Workplaces Lists

    Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Met Office on the following Best Workplaces Lists.

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