Job Description

Job Introduction

We're looking for an exceptional Senior Data Analyst to help us make a difference to our planet.


As our Senior Data Analyst, 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.

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 deliver data-driven intelligence to provide actionable recommendations that enables informed decision making. This role offers the chance to blend analytical practices with innovative problem-solving, directly supporting our organisation's success and transforming complexity into actionable insights. Join our esteemed team within Enterprise Design to harness the power of data and deliver impact in a dynamic, data-driven environment!

Your key duties

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As a member of the enterprise design team focusing within business analysis, you'll have the exciting opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects and programs, supporting our strategy and delivering impactful outcomes. You will report to our lead business analyst and work closely with both analysts and stakeholders, with a particular focus on data-driven projects.

Support for Business Analysis and Enterprise Design

: Work with the Lead business analyst and Enterprise Design Team to integrate data-driven insights, supporting the provision of our guidance, governance, assurance, and community services

Data Analysis and Interpretation

: Leading and owning the problem or opportunity and planning and developing analysis of diverse datasets to uncover data-driven insights, identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities that support business objectives and operational improvements.

Reporting and Visualization

: Supporting the advancement and development of data analysis practices. This includes creating and maintaining clear, impactful reports and interactive dashboards with tools like Power BI to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders throughout the organisation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

: Partner with a wide range of stakeholders and departments to understand requirements, and identify the appropriate deliverables and outcomes to meet business needs

Process Optimisation

: Promoting effective data analysis practices and methodologies to strengthen our analysis by applying proven approaches and best practices, such as using Power Apps and Power Automate, to boost the effectiveness, accuracy, and impact of business analysis outcomes.

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 Senior Data Analyst, your total reward package will be up to 62,019 annually, which includes:

41,725 base pay An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid 3,600 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until March 2026 in your monthly pay 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:

Keep Evolving

: Demonstrated commitment to staying abreast of technological advancements and training, with proven experience in adopting cutting-edge analytical tools and methodologies to enhance data-driven decision-making in business analysis.

Better Together

: Evidence of fostering effective, collaborative, and well-functioning teams within a business analysis or enterprise environment, with a track record of contributing to impactful projects that align with organisational goals.

Expert by Nature

: Advanced expertise in leveraging Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate, to analyse datasets, create interactive visualisations, and automate workflows.

Force for Good

: Proven experience managing teams or projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Successful track record in developing data analysis capabilities, in line with an organisation's commitment to achieving organisational excellence.

Live and Breathe It

: Demonstrated expertise as a skilled professional acting with integrity and consistently embedding values and purpose at the core of decision-making. Proven track record of delivering high-quality services through stakeholder engagement and putting user needs first.

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:

Deep Understanding of Business Analysis and Architecture

: Advanced knowledge of business analysis methodologies and enterprise architecture frameworks, enabling the design and integration of data-driven solutions that align with organisational structures and processes.

Deep Understanding of Information and Knowledge Management

: Expertise in designing and implementing information and knowledge management systems, ensuring data and information is organised, accessible, and leveraged effectively to support business analysis and enterprise objectives.

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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 20.08.2025 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.