Graduate Data Scientist - ANG06091

Angus Council
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15 hours ago
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The Opportunity

Ready to take your first professional step after university? This three‑year Graduate Data Scientist opportunity gives you the chance to put your degree into action and start building a meaningful career with Angus Council.


You’ll join us at a pivotal time as we use data to shape smarter decisions, improve services and create better outcomes for the people of Angus. As part of our corporate data team and Roads & Transportation service, you’ll contribute to real projects from day one — whether that’s analysing road safety data, developing dashboards for senior leaders, improving transport planning or helping us get more value from the data we use every day.


This role is designed for graduates who are eager to apply their knowledge, deepen their technical skills and grow into a confident, capable data professional. Through a structured three‑year development programme aligned to the Royal Statistical Society’s Chartered Data Scientist pathway, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in analytics, modelling, coding, visualisation, geospatial analysis and more — all while being supported by experienced managers and mentors.


You’ll work flexibly across Angus House, other council locations and from home, collaborating with colleagues across a wide range of teams. Most importantly, you’ll be able to see the direct impact of your work as your insights help improve services, strengthen decision‑making and contribute to a better Angus.


If you've completed your degree and are excited to start your career by doing work that matters, this is your opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference from the very start.


This job is temporary for up to 3 years from date of appointment.


Self selection interviews will be offered during the period 20 April - 08 May 2026.


 

Who Can Apply?

You will need:



  • Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another related field

Want to Chat about the Job First?

If you’d like an informal conversation before applying, please email


 

Helping You Feel Prepared for Interview

  • If you’re invited to interview, we’ll make the process fair, supportive and free of surprises and you can choose a date and time that suits you and the recruiting manager
  • Our aim is to help you feel calm, prepared and confident in showing your strengths
  • You’ll receive the interview questions in advance, along with example questions you may want to ask us
  • You will be asked these questions in a conversational way to help you share your experiences


If you fall into any of the groups below and meet the essential criteria for the job we will give you an interview, but remember to tell us in your application:


If you have a disability, are a recognised carer, are care experienced, or a care leaver up to aged 26 who has been in kinship care, foster care, residential or looked after at home, are ex-armed forces personnel, are a current apprentice with Angus Council or have completed a work placement through the Council’s DYW education service or (schools and lifelong service) or secondary school in current or last academic term.


 


Need Some Support?

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.


To help everyone feel able to apply and perform at their best, if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, just let us know what would help you.


This might include changes to the application, interview, assessments or how we communicate with you. We’re happy to discuss your needs confidentially.


We’re happy to chat about working flexibly or working part time hours if you have some specific needs. We will always consider requests taking account of individual needs and the services requirements.


 

Working Together: Our Commitment Charter

  • Our Apprenticeship & Internship Charter outlines how we work together with respect, fairness and integrity
  • It sets out what you can expect from us—support, clear communication and meaningful learning—and what we ask from you in return, including curiosity, honesty and commitment to your development
  • These shared expectations help create a positive, inclusive environment where you can grow, learn and feel confident in your future

 


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