ROLE OVERVIEW
The successful candidate will be required to provide accurate weather forecasts for sporting fixtures across the world, analysing and interpreting observational and forecast model data to ensure teams across Star Lizard are always in receipt of the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
As well as providing a modal forecast, the candidate will need to understand the variance around the central expectation for the weather. Forecasting is on a global scale and ranges from intra-day to seasonal in scope. Alongside regular verbal updates, comprehensive written reports are required. The successful candidate will largely work independently and so a proactive, professional and energetic approach is necessary. The timing of the work will be dictated by the sporting calendar, and so candidates will need to be willing to work at weekends and some anti-social hours.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
- A degree in meteorology or associated science.
- Professional experience of operational weather forecasting preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of global weather models, including their strengths and weaknesses.
- In-depth knowledge of synoptic meteorology and climatology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Keen interest in sport.
- Data analytics skills in SQL and Python desirable.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in finding out more, please answer the following questions in a covering letter and send along with your CV using the upload option on the right hand side of the screen:
- Choose an upcoming sport event and provide a summary of the weather forecast at that location.
- Give an example of a time you have worked independently on a project.
- Give an example of a time something didn’t go your way, and how you handled the disappointment.
