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 Want to Chat about the Job First? Helping You Feel Prepared for Interview Our aim is to help you feel calm, prepared and confident in showing your strengths You will be asked these questions in a conversational way to help you share your experiences 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. 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. 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. Our Apprenticeship & Internship Charter outlines how we work together with respect, fairness and integrity These shared expectations help create a positive, inclusive environment where you can grow, learn and feel confident in your future For more information about working with Angus Council visit our website