Hydrography and Meteorology Officer United Kingdom
Job description
At a glance
£27,000
Your minimum salary from day one
£33,000
Earning potential after two years
6 weeks
Of paid holiday every year
Free
Medical and dental care
Management
Opportunities early on
Travel
All around the world
What you’ll do
From the Caribbean to the Antarctic, you’ll lead the way in collecting, processing and analysing meteorological and oceanographic information. Using your excellent leaderships skills, you’ll play an important part in preparing key missions, coordinating the teams that analyse environmental factors around the globe. Once you’ve trained as a Hydrographic and Meteorology Officer, you can then specialise in either hydrography, or meteorology and oceanography.
Zoe
Hydrography and Meteorology Officer, Warfare branch
My job takes me all over the world, as I lead my team on some truly fascinating research projects. I also get to work alongside pilots from the Fleet Air Arm, which is really rewarding.
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Your role
Process and communicate essential environmental data to use to our operational advantage.
Maintain some of our most vital international partnerships, either through training domestic teams, or by using your expertise to help allies.
If you specialise in hydrography, you’ll most likely spend your time on board a survey vessel.
As a Meteorologist you’ll focus on the tactical implications of weather and atmospheric conditions for our aircraft, ships and submarines.
What you’ll get
Skills for life
Qualifications you'll gain
There’s potential for a degree and even a Masters
Internationally recognised professional qualifications, with a significant financial contribution from us
Skills you'll develop
Unique Naval leadership and management skills that are highly valued by civilian employers
Focussed expertise in hydrography, meteorology or oceanography
Pay and benefits
A starting salary of at least £27,000
Earn up to £33,000 after two years
An excellent pension scheme
Extra pay for days spent at sea
Six weeks of paid holiday every year
Free medical and dental care
Career progression
PHASE ONE TRAINING
Initial Naval Training at Britannia Royal Naval College
PHASE TWO TRAINING
Professional training, Basic HM Course at HMS Drake
FIRST YEAR
Enhance your skills, study scientific theory, go to sea
FIRST PROMOTION – LIEUTENANT
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the department
SECOND PROMOTION - LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
Advanced training, choose Hydrography or Meteorology
What you'll need
Eligibility
You must be aged 18 to 39
You’ll need a minimum of 72 UCAS points. These can be accrued from either GCE A/AS levels (or equivalent) or National Diplomas (e.g., BTEC). UCAS points must include one AS Level Maths or Science subject.
You’ll need at least 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C (9-4) (or Scottish equivalent), which must include English and Mathematics
You must be a British or Dual National
A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18)
Pass the Naval Swimming Test
Skills and interests
Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities
An ability to thrive in high-pressure situations and extreme conditions
A confident leader who can also work well in a team
A sense of adventure
Starting your career
Joining process
Initial training
Professional training
Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, the joining process is as follows:
Submit an application
Once you’ve registered your interest and have satisfied the basic eligibility criteria, you will be sent an online application form
Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA)
You’ll be tested on: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Work Rate, Spatial Reasoning, Electrical Comprehension and Mechanical Comprehension.
To prepare, you can practise the DAA
Interview
A formal interview to talk through your suitability for the role
Medical and eye tests
These are quite comprehensive and must be completed by one of our Ministry of Defence-approved doctors
Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT)
This involves completing a 2.4km run on a treadmill within a certain time, at a fitness centre near you
Interview
You’ll have a short interview to assess your suitability for a career in the Royal Navy, and to ensure you’re ready for the Admiralty Interview Board (AIB)
Admiralty Interview Board (AIB)
This stage is unique to officers and takes place over a day and a half. It’s a competency-based assessment that confirms that you’re physically and mentally ready to become a Royal Navy Officer
