Modern Apprenticeship - Digital Technology (Data Analytics)(Temporary) REQ04003 - 419403

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF Apprenticeships play an important role in our organisation and provide people in our communities with a route in to a challenging and rewarding career with North Lanarkshire Council. We aim to be a true reflection of the communities we serve, which is why encouraging talent from all backgrounds to join North Lanarkshire Council is important to us. We’ve found that Apprenticeship opportunities are one of the very best ways to equip people with the skills they need to succeed. You’ll be able to make a difference for our communities doing work that really matters. What’s the role? Working within the Strategy, Performance, and Data team, this role includes supporting the provision of data and information across the organisation through research, data collection, analysis and reporting to fulfil requests from service users, to inform decision making, and to support delivery of The Plan for North Lanarkshire. This includes the use of technology to analyse data and present the findings in a meaningful and easy to read way (e.g. graphs, charts, tables, web pages, and reports) for various audiences both within the council and in the public domain. This will include using Excel, Word, Power BI, MS Forms, MS Lists, and spatial mapping tools for which the successful applicant will undergo ongoing training, development, and mentoring in their use. To succeed in this role, you will enjoy problem solving, be inquisitive and have a passion for understanding how data can help us achieve the goals of the organisation. As part of this 18-month modern apprenticeship you’ll undertake an SCQF Level 8/SVQ Level 4 in Digital Applications (Data Analytics). This Apprenticeship would appeal to anyone who is interested in working in and pursuing a career in digital/IT with a focus on data analytics. What do I need? We do look for you to have a desire to learn and develop your own digital and analytical skills, as well as be enthusiastic, organised and methodical in your approach to using systems. You’ll need at least English and Maths at Higher Grade at band A-C, and ideally have an IT/Computing/Graphics related subject too. We’re also looking for Apprentices who can help us deliver our exciting ambition and plans for North Lanarkshire. During the selection process we’ll look for you to demonstrate the key strengths we know you’ll need to be successful; ambition, determination, adaptability, personality, ownership, be pro-active and show willingness to learn. In accordance with Government Guidelines, you’ll need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship) or if you are disabled or care experienced, you’ll need to be aged between 16-29 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship). Here you can access more information about a rewarding career in digital. This post is temporary until February 2027. Working here at North Lanarkshire Council. If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLife reward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. Please access the link below to a recruitment pack containing job description and employee specification. For further information contact EarlyCareersTeamnorthlan.gov.uk For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub . We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link. Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151. The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.

Location: Loch Flemington, GB

Posted Date: 4/11/2025