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This role seeks an enthusiastic and knowledgeable weather and climate scientist to support the Society’s member value proposition project, partnerships, publishing and events programmes; and create engaging content for various RMetS activities and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Head of Publishing and Scientific Engagement, you will:

• Develop and support the delivery of the Society’s career strategy alongside the education team.
• Lead the ECR and Youth special interest group.
• Deliver early career initiatives such as career events.
• Support Society committees and team members in ensuring early career representation across programmes.

What you will do in the role:

Content Development

• Collaborate on a strategic content plan for a members‑only area.
• Identify content gaps and create, or coordinate with volunteers, the development of engaging pieces.
• Curate and preview existing editorial content to ensure a cohesive user experience.

Careers and ECR activity support

• Deliver youth and ECR initiatives across events, mentoring, publishing, and membership.
• Co‑manage the Student Ambassador Scheme.
• Participate in the ECR and Student Conference Committee.

Engagement activities across the Society’s programmes of work

• Commission journal content with Editors‑in‑Chief and collaborate with marketing teams to promote journal content.
• Help source speakers and attend Events Committee meetings.
• Support partnership projects, special interest group outputs, climate training, education initiatives, and other ad hoc activities.

Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate:

• A background in weather and climate, either through:
• A degree in a scientific field where weather and climate is the predominant subject matter; OR
• A Master’s degree within a scientific field directly relevant to weather and climate
• Broad knowledge across weather and climate, and evidence of involvement in activities to ensure ongoing current knowledge across diverse areas.
• A confident and approachable communicator who proactively engages with a wide range of individuals and builds positive relationships across diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, professional documentation for external stakeholders.
• A friendly and open‑minded approach, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a small team.
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to manage time effectively, balance multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively, be innovative and embrace new ideas and ways of working.
• One year’s work experience post degree, or evidence of work experience/secondment.
• An understanding of how to go about developing and delivering scientific content/commissioning experience.
• Experience in communicating scientific concepts and information to a different range of stakeholders (for example the wider scientific and social science community, or the general public).

What you can expect when you work for the Royal Meteorological Society

Hybrid working: 2 days per week at home and 3 days per week at the RMetS Headquarters in Reading (Tue‑Thu).

Permanent, full‑time role (37.5 hours per week).

25 days holiday per year in addition to 8 public holidays and an extra day off around your birthday.

10% employer pension contributions.

If you would like to grow in this challenging and exciting Science Content and Engagement Officer position, working in a well‑respected and internationally renowned charitable organisation with Royal charter, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Science, Education, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Non‑profit Organizations, Research Services, and Environmental Services

Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) provided pay range

This range is provided by Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable weather and climate scientist to join us at The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) as the Science Content and Engagement Officer.