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