Graduate (Bereavement Services) – FLK14007

Job Advert We want your future to become part of ours. Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents. Come join us. Could you be our next Graduate within our Bereavement Services team? You will review burial records, including documents dating back to the late 19th century, to identify inaccuracies, uncover historically significant information and help convert these paper records into accessible digital resources for public use. You will also locate unused graves, maintain and update digital headstone databases, and contribute detailed reports for senior management. Alongside records work, you will support practical tasks such as headstone stability testing and cataloguing the results. The role provides opportunities to develop skills in digital recording systems, AutoCAD and geographical mapping tools including ArcGIS and Esri. Training and potential further study will be offered to support your professional growth in areas relevant to the post. What we are looking for… You will have an interest in archive and records management and history and will have a HND or above in either History, History with Archive and Records Management or Information Data and Society. We look for core skills for all our graduate posts which are: Good written and oral communication Interpersonal Organisational Project management Report writing Team working Presentation skills Computer skills including use of MS Office Ability to use your initiative and organise your own workload Sounds like you? Great. View our job profile for more information on what could be your next job. Why work with us? We strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us. We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do. Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day. Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit. Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives. Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference. This post is temporary until August 2028 to cover a temporary project. Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today. What we can offer you. As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits. Contact Us For more information regarding this role contact Ian Edwards at ian.edwards@falkirk.gov.uk Find out what else Falkirk has to offer: Visit Falkirk: https://www.visitfalkirk.com/ Falkirk Leisure & Culture Website: Falkirk Leisure & Culture Home Page Helix Park & the Kelpies: Helix Park Falkirk | The Helix41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15…