Job Description

Job Introduction

We're looking for an exceptional Content Production Co-ordinator to help us make a difference to our planet.


As our Content Production Co-ordinator, 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, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 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 until September 2026, 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

You will support the development of innovative and engaging public content across multiple channels and platforms as part of a hands-on, operational role. You will coordinate the production of social-first assets -- including video, graphics, animations, and written copy.


This is a vital role in planning, creating, and managing content that aligns with the Met Office brand and objectives.


The right applicant will be organised, show great attention to detail and have strong project management skills. They will be proactive at learning and sharing, always keeping one eye on the horizon to spot trends and technological advances.

Your key duties

1.

Content Planning & Scheduling

Lead daily editorial meetings and content co-ordination. Develop and maintain a social media content calendar highlighting key dates. Schedule and post content on channels, as identified via the editorial process. Ensure content is timely, relevant, and strategically scheduled.

2.

Content Creation & Production

Create or coordinate the production of social-first assets -- including video, graphics, animations, and written copy. Work with designers, videographers, and external agencies when needed. Work with internal teams (e.g. meteorologists, press officers, subject matter experts) to source and create content Create and adapt content for different platforms using editing and design tools like CapCut and Canva.

3.

Monitoring & Analytics

Report on top level social media stats and help to oversee group of social champions. Flag opportunities for reactive content or engagement (e.g. trending topics). Support live social media coverage (e.g. events, announcements, emergencies). Use insights to recommend content tweaks (e.g. better-performing formats or time slots).

4.

Governance & Best Practice

Ensure content complies with brand, legal, and accessibility standards. Ensure access to socials channels continues to meet Cabinet Office Cyber Security Standards. Stay up-to-date on social media trends, algorithm changes, and platform features. Champion best practice sharing inspiration from other brands and creators.

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 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list.


As our Content Production Co-ordinator, your total reward package will be up to 38,280 annually, which includes:

26,954 base pay An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave

Essential Criteria, skills and experience:

1. A Content Production Coordinator must be highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure timely delivery of content. You will be able to evidence experience of coordinating schedules, managing deadlines, and maintaining an efficient workflow.


2. You'll truly live and breathe content and social media, passionate about your own or an organisation's social accounts with a desire to stay up-to-date with who is creating amazing content


3. Effective communication is vital in this role, as the coordinator must liaise with various stakeholders, including presenters, designers, editors, and internal customers. You will have examples of projects you have worked on where excellent communications abilities have been critical to success.


4. Quality control is a significant part of content production. Coordinators must have a keen eye for detail to spot errors, ensure brand consistency, and maintain high standards across all content pieces. Through specific examples, you will be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and how this resulted in a good outcome.


5. We are looking for a proactive, self-starter, do you have an example of anything you have worked on that you initiated and managed to completion, including why you think this was successful?


6. You will help us to keep evolving in the social landscape, spotting developments, new channels and ways of communicating, tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity to drive and implement change, and your role in this.

Desirable Criteria:

We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet our essential criteria, but we're also keen to discover if you have:


1. Basic technical skills in graphic design, video editing, and other content creation tools (Canva, CapCut etc.). This knowledge allows coordinators to understand the production process and communicate effectively with creative teams as well as roll their sleeves up and create/tailor content themselves.

How to apply

If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills.


Closing date 13/07/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 28/07/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed.

Using AI in your application

We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. For more details, visit our approach to recruitment.

How we can help

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at careers@metoffice.gov.uk.


If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.


We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code.


We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.