Forecast Contractor, United Kingdom

Surfline Wavetrak; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A surf forecasting service provider is seeking contractors with expertise in meteorology or surf forecasting to deliver accurate surf forecasts and reports. Ideal candidates will have a strong familiarity with UK coastlines and the ability to work flexibly, providing services outside of normal hours. This role is project-based and targets contractors capable of delivering high-quality analyses and meeting urgent deadlines.

Qualifications

• Independently established business to provide professional services.
• Necessary equipment for fulfilling services and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Deliver surf report observation updates.
• Provide detailed analysis of surf and weather conditions.
• Relay camera issues and provide forecaster notes.
• Deliver premium analyses for upcoming surf conditions.

Skills

Familiarity with local coastlines and surf breaks in the UK

Experience in surf forecasting or meteorology

Familiarity with other surf zones around the world

Ability to meet deadlines on any day

Ability to work outside of normal business hours

Job description

Surfline is looking to engage professional service providers with specialised expertise in meteorology or surf forecasting to contribute to our popular surf forecasts and reports in the United Kingdom. Contractors will deliver forecasts and bring expertise to help our team of surf meteorologists ensure that users are provided with the most accurate information to make go/no-go decisions related to surfing.

Scope of services:

• Work in a project-based, contractor capacity to deliver surf report observation updates.
• Provide a clear and detailed analysis of current surf conditions and the expected surf and weather conditions for the rest of the day.
• Relay any camera issues.
• Provide forecaster notes for future dates.
• Deliver premium analyses: detailed forecast discussion on how the swell, weather, and wind that will impact the surf in the coming days.

What we are looking for:

• Familiarity with local coastlines and surf breaks in the UK.
• A plus for familiarity with other surf zones around the world.
• Experience in the surf forecasting or meteorology space.
• Interested contractors must have an independently established business to provide professional services and necessary equipment to fulfill the services and deliverables.
• A flexible schedule - ability to provide services for deadlines on any day of the week or public holidays.
• Open timeframe - able to complete services and deliverables for requested projects outside of normal business hours.

A few more important details:

• We are seeking contractors for the provision of professional services described above. This is not a posting for full-time, part-time, casual, or temporary employment.
• We are looking to connect with qualified contractors to engage as future project needs arise. Interested service providers are encouraged to submit their information regarding qualifications, standard rates and availability.
• Project needs will dictate start dates, budgets and contract periods, which are unknown at this time.

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