Graduate Programme - Graduate Developer

Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A major law enforcement agency in Edinburgh is seeking a Graduate Developer for a 24-month program. The position involves supporting technology provision and participating in projects to enhance services, with strong mentorship throughout. Candidates should hold a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, and possess excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. A hybrid working model is available, catering to modern work practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of technology to officers and staff.
• Participate in various projects to transform services.
• Work collaboratively within an existing team.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong prioritisation skills

Organisational skills

Customer focused

Ability to work on own initiative

Team-working skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Job description

Police Scotland provided pay range

This range is provided by Police Scotland. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

About the Company

Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities. As part of the team working in the Digital Division, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of technology to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK. The team are delivering innovation and enabling technology through several projects to transform our services and meet our ambition of moving from 'doing digital' to 'being digital’. We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging digital solutions to our front-line.

About the Role

We are looking for a suitable candidate to undertake a 24‑month Graduate Programme as a Developer. The programme will offer talented Digital Graduates a development journey which will be fully immersive via facilitated sessions provided on a monthly basis for wider Police Scotland experiences to consolidate learning, help develop a sense of belonging and further develop business acumen.

You will integrate within an existing team and be fully supported throughout the programme with an allocated Mentor, Buddy, Manager and Graduate Programme SPOCs. You will complete a Graduate Portfolio that will capture your personal development plan and objective setting and will be used as a tool for reflection to celebrate progress and success.

Currently Police Scotland have guidance in place that allows appropriate roles to be operated on a hybrid basis.

Applicants should have a strong interest in Cyber Security and a desire to develop their skills through a structured graduate programme.

You will require Management Vetting. You will work 35 working hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm. A flexi time policy is in operation.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of technology to officers and staff.
• Participate in various projects to transform services.
• Work collaboratively within an existing team.

Qualifications

• Essential Degree in Computer Science related discipline OR Degree in Software Engineering related discipline.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills, customer focused.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a team.
• Proven skills related to: Team‑working and working on your own initiative.

Preferred Skills

• Experienced in working with in‑house built enterprise systems which are spread across a multi‑site physical and operational environment.

Pay range and compensation package

Grade

4

Salary

£33,446

35 working hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm. A flexi time policy is in operation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Police Scotland is committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Law Enforcement