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The Met Office runs apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 6 in technology, engineering, project management, legal, HR, finance and communications, for school and college leavers as well as career changers. Most roles are based at its Exeter headquarters, with a September start and recruitment each February.

Programmes

1 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

8 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Level 4 Digital Apprenticeship (Software Developer / Data Analyst / Network Engineer)

    Level 4

    Software Engineering / Data / Networks · 15-18 months

    More about this programme: Level 4 Digital Apprenticeship (Software Developer / Data Analyst / Network Engineer)
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Technology
    Locations
    Exeter

    Covers software engineering, data analysis or networking; leads to a permanent entry-level role. The 2026 cohort included Software Developer (L4) and Network Engineer (L4) adverts.

    Source for Level 4 Digital Apprenticeship (Software Developer / Data Analyst / Network Engineer)

  • Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship

    Level 4

    Business · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Technology
    Locations
    Exeter
    Source for Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship

  • Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship

    Level 4

    Project Management · 2 years

    More about this programme: Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship
    Qualification
    Level 4 Certificate in Project Management plus IPMA Level D or APM Project Management Qualification
    Business areas
    Project Delivery
    Locations
    Exeter
    Source for Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship

  • Level 4 Commercial Apprenticeship

    Level 4

    Commercial · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Level 4 Commercial Apprenticeship
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Commercial
    Locations
    Not published
    Source for Level 4 Commercial Apprenticeship

  • Level 4 PR and Communications Apprenticeship

    Level 4

    Communications · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Level 4 PR and Communications Apprenticeship
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Communications
    Locations
    Not published
    Source for Level 4 PR and Communications Apprenticeship

  • Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Legal · 2 years

    More about this programme: Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship
    Qualification
    Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice (CILEx)
    Business areas
    Legal Services
    Locations
    Not published
    Source for Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship

  • Level 3 Metrology Technician Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Engineering / Science · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Level 3 Metrology Technician Apprenticeship
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Not published
    Locations
    Not published
    Source for Level 3 Metrology Technician Apprenticeship

  • Level 2 and 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Engineering · Up to 3 years

    More about this programme: Level 2 and 3 Engineering Apprenticeship
    Qualification
    Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship (Technical Support Technician, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent); IET-accredited scheme
    Business areas
    Observations / Engineering
    Locations
    Not published

    Builds, installs and maintains environmental monitoring systems.

    Source for Level 2 and 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

Met Office does not publish the standard or the university or provider for any of these.

Entry requirements

A levels
Not published
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
Not published
Equivalents
Not published
Other
Requirements are set per advert; none are published on the apprenticeships page.

As Met Office publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Apply to the advertised roleFebruary-March
  2. StartSeptember
  1. 1

    Apply to the advertised role

    When: February-March

    Closing dates differ by role (8-9 March in 2026).

  2. 2

    Start

    When: September

Typical timeline

Opens
February (next cohort advertised February 2027)
Closes
Early March (8-9 March 2026 for the 2026 cohort)
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
September

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • Expected, ~FebMet Office Apprenticeships (September cohort)

Locations and universities

Locations
Exeter
Universities and training providers
Not published

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
Not published
Progression
Not published
Notes
Not published
Benefits
  • Permanent entry-level role on completion (Level 4 Digital)
  • Professional accreditation and further qualifications on many programmes

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2026 intake2027 intake
Cohort 2027
Not published
Cohort 2026
Not published
Cohort 2025
Not published

What stands out

The engineering scheme is accredited by the IET. Apprentices have worked on upgrading the UK's automatic weather station network.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    careers.metoffice.gov.uk/early-careers/apprenticeships

    Accessed · Levels 2-6, professions, recent programmes (durations, qualifications), September 2026 closed and February 2027 advertising

  2. 2
    careershub.metoffice.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1166

    Accessed · 2026 adverts closing 8-9 March 2026 and cohort roles

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