Industrial Student Placement -ICT at Merseyside Police

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

25599.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Organisational Skills, Proactive, Teamwork, SQL, Data Extraction, Data Validation, Power BI, SSRS, SSAS, Database Structures, Technical Solutions, Analytics, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Student Placement Opportunity – Information Communications Technology (ICT) Location: Rose Hill HQ – Liverpool Contract: 12‑month Student Placement Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Grade B - £25,599 About the Opportunity We are offering an exciting paid placement for a motivated and enthusiastic student to join our Information Communications Technology (ICT) for a 12‑month industry placement. This role is ideal for students who want to gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop professional skills within a supportive environment. About Us Merseyside Police is a forward‑thinking, community‑focused force dedicated to protecting our region and delivering the highest standards of public service. We work collaboratively across diverse neighbourhoods to prevent crime, support victims, and build trust with the communities we serve. As an organisation, we are committed to innovation, professional development, and creating an inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. Joining Merseyside Police means making a real difference—every day, in every role. What You’ll Be Doing As a Student Placement within Information Communications Technology (ICT), you will support the team with a range of tasks, which may include: * Agreeing the most appropriate technical solution(s) to meet business reporting and analytics needs * Understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex database structures across multiple systems * Extracting, transforming, and validating data from relational and non‑relational data sources * Developing, optimising, and maintaining efficient and scalable SQL queries, stored procedures, and views * Building and maintaining SSRS reports, Power BI dashboards, and SSAS cubes to deliver insights across the business Your work will contribute directly to the department’s objectives and provide valuable real‑world experience. What We’re Looking For We welcome applications from students who are currently studying for a degree in relevant subject areas: * Computer Science * Information Systems / Information Technology * Software Engineering * Data Science & Analytics * Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning * Cloud Computing * Business Information Management We welcome applications from students who: * Have strong communication and organisational skills * Are proactive, eager to learn, and able to work both independently and as part of a team * Can bring fresh ideas, curiosity, and a willingness to get involved * Are confident using IT systems and open to developing new technical skills No prior experience is necessary — training and support will be provided. What You’ll Gain: * Practical, real-world experience in a professional environment * Opportunities to work on meaningful projects with tangible outcomes * Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support * Development of transferable skills valued by employers * A chance to make a difference while building your career Click here [https://apigw.merseyside.police.uk/orc/getfile/website/studentplacementjdq.pdf] for the JDQ

Responsibilities

As a Student Placement within ICT, you will support the team with tasks such as developing and maintaining SQL queries and building reports and dashboards. Your work will contribute directly to the department’s objectives and provide valuable real-world experience.