Strategy and Insight Trainee (Temporary)
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.90 to £14.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 September 2025 |
| Location: | Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | RES00450 |
Summary
About us
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for someone to work across its Corporate Strategy and Insight teams. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide range of innovative policy, performance, and data work to inform decisions taken across the organisation.
Your work will make a very real difference to the lives of people living in the Vale of Glamorgan. You will have the opportunity to play a part in various project teams and to help shape the work of the Council and our partnership activities while developing your skills.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
The role involves working in partnership across the Council and with many other organisations to understand through engagement, research and data the needs within our communities and how we can work together to meet those needs.
The trainee role is for a fixed term of two years and provides the opportunity to get involved in work such as policy development, data analysis, consultation and engagement and project management. Through the role you will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and access formal training to develop your career pathway.
Pay Details: £26,824 - £28,598 per annum pro rata
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices, Barry with some homeworking
Temporary Reason: Trainee
About you
To deliver in this role you will need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to work on your own initiative and an interest in policy development and research.
As well as an opportunity to develop your skills and experience, we can offer the chance to work in a friendly and supportive environment, with flexible working arrangements.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for someone to work across its Corporate Strategy and Insight teams. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide range of innovative policy, performance, and data work to inform decisions taken across the organisation.
Your work will make a very real difference to the lives of people living in the Vale of Glamorgan. You will have the opportunity to play a part in various project teams and to help shape the work of the Council and our partnership activities while developing your skills.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
The role involves working in partnership across the Council and with many other organisations to understand through engagement, research and data the needs within our communities and how we can work together to meet those needs.
The trainee role is for a fixed term of two years and provides the opportunity to get involved in work such as policy development, data analysis, consultation and engagement and project management. Through the role you will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and access formal training to develop your career pathway.
Pay Details: £26,824 - £28,598 per annum pro rata
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices, Barry with some homeworking
Temporary Reason: Trainee
About you
To deliver in this role you will need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to work on your own initiative and an interest in policy development and research.
As well as an opportunity to develop your skills and experience, we can offer the chance to work in a friendly and supportive environment, with flexible working arrangements.
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