ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:55pm.
Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE .
Location: Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8:45am - 4:45pm and Friday 8:45 - 4:15pm
Salary: £31,242 - £38,779 annual salary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Information Technology Graduate to join the Planning and Regulatory Service.
The post will focus on the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to support the preparation of the Council's statutory Local Development Plan and Open Space Strategy and identifying linkages between data output and the development of place-based spatial strategy and policy.
Key responsibilities:
- Collect, analyse and theme qualitative and quantitative data to support the Council’s statutory planning function, using methodical and consistent techniques. This will include identifying linkages between data output and the development of place-based spatial strategy and policy.
- Attend and support engagement events with local communities, partners and stakeholders to gather qualitative data which will contribute towards the Council’s Local Development Plan and Open Space Strategy
- Manage, communicate and present data clearly and transparently that meets the needs of the Service’s customers and users and in a manner that is inclusive and accessible
- Research and advise on options for improvements in information systems, data management, processes/procedures, organisation and equipment and develop platforms for spatial data management and presentation.
- Assist in supporting the delivery of digital improvements within the Planning and Building Standards Service.
- Apply available standards, methods and tools in an intelligent and effective way, and produce reports and documentation of both a technical and descriptive nature.
Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents
- What experience do you have of using Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python or similar data analysis tools?
- What experience do you have of using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Hub Premium?
- What experience do you have of creating dashboards, maps, reports or other data visualisation outputs?
- What experience do you have of working with large datasets from different sources?
What experience do you have of collecting, cleaning, analysing and reporting data?
If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.
Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.
Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.
We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:
- People - skills, learning and employability
- Place - physical infrastructure and place
- Business - business development and growth
