Job Description

Details

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Reference number

421089

Salary

52,799 - 56,738
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Grade 7

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Exeter, South West England, EX1 3PB

About the job

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Job summary

We're looking for an exceptional

Governance & Reporting Manager

to help us make a difference to our planet.


As our Governance & Reporting Manager, 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. 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.

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

Job description

Your world of expertise

Based within the Portfolio Office, you will be responsible for the daily running of the Governance & Reporting team, providing clear, focused and positive line management for our Portfolio Analysts. You will ensure the timely delivery of high-standard reporting outputs for a variety of governance and decision-making bodies. Working alongside other Team Leaders, you will collaborate on team-building and strategic-thinking activities and help drive improving standards of data quality and governance.

Your key duties

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Lead the team

: have line and task management responsibility for a team of Portfolio Analysts, creating an inclusive, productive and empowered working environment. Motivate and support team members, ensuring clear objectives, regular feedback, and professional growth opportunities.

Represent the team

: be a positive, approachable and informed representative of the Governance & Reporting team, and Portfolio Office, leading in showcase and tutorial activities, and sharing latest developments.

Set the standards

: lead the preparation of high-quality reports for a variety of senior leadership boards. Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with stakeholder requirements.

Translate the vision into action

: provide technical steer to drive the continuous improvement of suitable and insightful reporting mechanisms which support informed decision-making for a variety of governance boards.

Pursue innovation

: be actively interested in reporting and governance new releases and keen to drive smarter working, using AI and other tools as appropriate. Identify opportunities to enhance governance and reporting processes.

Work together

: build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, seizing opportunities for cross-functional collaboration across the organisation and with other public sector bodies, and ensuring effective communication and information flow on governance and reporting matters.

Person specification

Essential Criteria, skills and experience:

Experience of managing and developing a high-performing team, communicating clear targets, providing technical expertise as required, and ensuring the successful delivery of group targets. Experience in portfolio, programme and project delivery, with expertise in governance and reporting evidenced by appropriate qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, MoP). Reporting expertise in the preparation, review, and presentation of information for executive management, boards, and external regulators or auditors. Exceptional ability to analyse, interpret, and synthesise large volumes of data and complex information, translating findings into actionable recommendations. Well-practiced in a variety of data management and visualisation tools including project management databases and Power BI. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to distil complex subjects into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 52,799, Met Office contributes 15,295 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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 Governance & Reporting Manager, your total reward package will be up to 73,518 annually, which includes:

52,799 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

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

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 24/08/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 15/09/2025. 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.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Resourcing Team Email : careers@metoffice.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : careers@metoffice.gov.uk