Royal Meteorological Society
As the leading independent expert in weather and climate, the Royal Meteorological Society is here to help people build meaningful careers that make a difference. From forecasting and research to policy and education, we inspire and support those who want to understand and protect our planet. By uniting students, professionals and organisations, we open doors to green careers that shape a more sustainable world.
So you want to do something about Climate Change?
We created a playlist of great original content for you to enjoy. We explore some of the many careers in climate change that you could do with qualifications in STEM subjects. If you want to work in an area where you can do something positive about climate change, but don’t know how, have a look at the work that these people do, why they think it’s important and the paths they took to the jobs that they now do. If a career in weather or climate sounds interesting, have a look at the further careers information.
My Career So Far in Weather & Climate
Are you considering a career in weather, climate or climate change? Maybe you’re choosing which A Level/higher subjects to take, or starting to look at undergraduate courses, or maybe you’re already an undergraduate and wondering what to do next. In this free, online careers day organised by the Royal Meteorological Society, we asked people from UK Universities, the Met Office and other employers of meteorologists to tell you a bit about their current work and how they got there, and we’ll explore the best routes into meteorology.
- Speaker 1: Kirsty McCabe, Weather Presenter and Meteorologist
- Speaker 2: Matthew Scholes, Undergraduate, University of Edinburgh (Physics with Meteorology)
- Speaker 3: Thomas Breitburd, Undergraduate, University of Reading (Meteorology and Climate with a year in Oklahoma)
- Speaker 4: Ravi Kotecha, Weather Risk Manager for UK Transport - DTN
- Speaker 1: Heather Corden, Postgraduate Student, Bern University (Climate Sciences)
- Speaker 2: Esme Stallard, Climate and Science Journalist, BBC News
- Speaker 3: Dr Sarah Wilson Kemsley, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia
- Speaker 4: Emily Dowd, Postgraduate Student, Leeds University
- Speaker 1: Dr Hannah Bloomfield, Science Engagement Fellow – Insurance Industry, Royal Meteorological Society (and University of Bristol)
- Speaker 2: Matthew Wright, Science Engagement Fellow – Energy Industry, Royal Meteorological Society (and University of Oxford)
- Speaker 3: Hannah Findlay, Met Office Meteorological Advisor to the Independent Gritting Sector
- Speaker 4: Katie Hodge, Applied Scientist. Science for Impacts, Resilience & Adaptation Team - Met Office
- Speaker 1: Rebecca Griffiths, Education Outreach Learning Consultant - Met Office
- Speaker 2: Dan Skinner, Science Engagement Fellow – Early Careers, Royal Meteorological Society (and University of East Anglia)
