Job Description

Job Introduction

We're looking for an exceptional Instructional Designer to help us make a difference to our planet.


As our Instructional Designer, 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 for 12 months, 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 play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality learning experiences. You will work closely with our Performance Consultants and business stakeholders to create engaging and effective learning materials that support the professional development of our customers in line with the People and Culture plan.

Your key duties:

Apply Instructional Design methodologies to develop scalable and effective learning solutions. Work with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and key internal teams to define training needs, learning objectives, and learner parameters. Create engaging, learner-centred instructional materials, including e-learning modules, instructor-led training, blended learning solutions, and job aids. Support SMEs to develop learning content through, for example, the creation of templates and written/video guidance. Evaluate and test learning materials to ensure effectiveness, making iterative improvements based on feedback.

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 Instructional Designer, your total reward package will be up to 47,606 annually, which includes:

33,794 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

Hold a bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or Education or experience working as an Instructional Designer or similar (E.g. Digital Designer / E-learning Designer). Strategic Thinking and Learning Design (

We are Experts by Nature

): Applies well-established instructional design principles to create scalable, learner-centred experiences that address complex and diverse organisational needs. Effectively navigates the challenges of designing for large cohorts and modular programmes, ensuring solutions are cohesive, engaging, and impactful. Versatile Content Development and SME Enablement: Designs and develops high-quality learning content for digital, blended, and face-to-face delivery. Supports subject matter experts in shaping and refining content to ensure alignment with learning objectives, audience needs, and accessibility standards. Collaboration Across Multiple Stakeholders (

We are Better Together

): Engages confidently and professionally with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and subject matter experts. Builds trusted relationships and actively contributes to a collaborative and inclusive working culture. Multi-Project Agility and Prioritisation: Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, balancing competing priorities and deadlines. Applies strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across varied workstreams. Curiosity for Innovation and Emerging Practice (

We Keep Evolving

): Proactively explores and adopts new tools, technologies, and learning science. Keeps up to date with emerging trends in instructional design and digital learning, applying innovative approaches to enhance learner engagement and effectiveness.

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 17/08/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 01/09/2025. 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.