Research and Information Officer
Research and Information Officer
Ideal Graduate Opportunity
Starting salary £25,583
Salary scale £25,583 - £28,142 (SCP 5-11)
Are you looking to develop your research skills and gain experience in local government?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing team in a challenging and important role.
Working for APSE (The Association for Public Service Excellence), a local government network, your role will be to assist in researching topics and sharing information to APSE’s membership. The successful applicant will write papers on a range of topics about local government and frontline services, monitor government websites for policy, consultation and legislative changes, conduct survey with APSE’s membership and help to coordinate network activity.
You will network with a wide range of local government stakeholders, building relationships with senior local government managers, councillors and industry experts and seminar speakers, within the sector.
You will assist in ensuring that APSE’s membership is kept up to date with developments in the sector. You will assist in the preparation and delivery of events supporting the Principal Advisor (Scotland).
This role might suit a recent graduate or someone who is looking for their next move. You must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work to deadlines, providing information in a clear and concise manner, and be an organised and diligent person that pays attention to detail.
The role holder will also receive a package of benefits including:
- Flexible working hours (Flexitime); Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week
- Occasional Home working
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Living wage employer
- Excellent holiday entitlement, 25 days annually with an extra 5 days after five years of service
- Able to apply to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Friendly and welcoming working environment
- Team building activities
- Based in Hamilton with excellent transport links
If you would like an informal discussion or have any questions about the role, please contact Louise Melville (Principal Advisor) on [email protected]
Application Process
To apply please send your CV to [email protected], with a cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the person specification. Please find below the:
Letters of application need to be submitted by Sunday 22 February 2026.
Interviews are likely to be held on Tuesday 3 March or Wednesday 4th March 2026 in Hamilton.
Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
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