Graduate (Business Management)

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Falkirk Council as a Business Management Graduate, focusing on performance analysis and business improvements. This temporary role offers hands-on experience within a dynamic local authority and the opportunity to enhance your skills and professional network. With hybrid working arrangements, you can contribute to meaningful community projects while developing your career.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to HND or degree level in Business Management or related subject.
• Proficient in problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in performance analysis and business improvement projects.
• Support the Environmental Health and Trading Standards team in various tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Research

Communication

Analysis

Report writing

Presenting findings

Organisational skills

Education

HND or degree in Business Management or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital tools

Job description

Location: Community Stadium 4 Stadium Way Falkirk, FK2 9EE

Salary: £27,510 - £29,555 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Advert

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all our residents. We are looking for a motivated and proactive Business Management Graduate to join our Environmental Health and Trading Standards team.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in performance analysis, and business improvement projects within a dynamic local authority setting. As part of our graduate programme, you’ll have opportunities to develop your skills, build your professional network, and enhance your future employability through hands-on experience and mentoring.

We’re seeking a graduate who is:

• Educated to HND or degree level in Business Management or a related subject
• Skilled in problem-solving, analytical thinking, research, communication, analysis, policy input, report writing and presenting findings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Has strong organisational skills, the ability to manage your own workload, and a commitment to meeting deadlines in a dynamic team environment
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

View our job profile below for more information on what could be your next job.

At Falkirk Council, 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 role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate.

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.

Please note this is a fixed-term graduate opportunity with no guaranteed role at the end of the placement, though the experience gained will be highly valuable for future employment.

This post is temporary until August 2026 to cover a temporary project.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits

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