Student Placment CSD Evalution & Analytics at Merseyside Police

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

25599.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data analysis, Research, Information management, Data quality, Statistical reporting, Communication, Organizational skills, IT systems, Analytical thinking, Project support, Data extraction, Information security

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Student Placement Opportunity – Performance, Analytics & Evaluation 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 Performance, Analytics & Evaluation team 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 Performance, Analytics & Evaluation you will support the team with a range of tasks, which may include: * Undertake administrative duties ensuring that work is organised and presented to required standards and that priorities can be met within appropriate timescales. * Undertake the extraction of data from systems to aid other team members in the gathering of information for analysis. * Undertake research on behalf of the team as requested to aid the understanding of information for analysis. * Provide support in the preparation of data, to aid other team members in their delivery of analytical findings in reports and presentations. * Provide support in the analysis of information, when appropriate, to assist the work completed by the team. * Attend and provide appropriate support at various corporate meeting in the provision and presentation of statistical information. * Undertake all responsibilities relating to information management, data quality and information sharing, intelligence, and information security to ensure accordance with the Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Information Management, issued by the College of Policing, including the Home Office Code of Practice on the Management of Police Information (MoPI). Your work will contribute directly to the department’s objectives and provide valuable real‑world experience. What We’re Looking For: Are currently studying for a degree in a relevant subject areas: * Data Analytics * Business Management * Statistics * Economics * Mathematics / Applied Mathematics * Criminology * Organisational Psychology * Public Administration / Public Policy * Project Management * Communications & Media Studies * Policing Studies * Data Science * Social Research Methods 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/orcjdq/GENERICSTUDENTPLACEMENTJOBDESCRIPTION.pdf] for the JDQ Click here [https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapigw.merseyside.police.uk%2Forc%2Fgetfile%2Forcjdq%2FLeadershipFrameworkFinal.pdf&data=05%7C01%7CTracy.Broadhurst%40merseyside.police.uk%7C6c1c31c5a8ed4e9f015d08dbded1002e%7Cf3955ea24c5d4e27ab8df6f577fa122d%7C0%7C0%7C638348761451656294%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aQbwS%2F7CJsavGjPXkP0QZmkb6bboXek5Z2aWRdQ%2FP9U%3D&reserved=0] for the Leadership Framework Benefits * 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service. * Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary. * Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC * Option to become a member of the onsite unions. * Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme [https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluelightcard.co.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7CSharon.Smith1%40merseyside.police.uk%7C7a9f972a9696440f22bc08dcf9acfa9b%7Cf3955ea24c5d4e27ab8df6f577fa122d%7C0%7C0%7C638659768527271759%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kbaHjXseMmXVWo%2FrftRoRDbXeN6ziaowJkkyafkVFbQ%3D&reserved=0] * Cycle to work scheme. * Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme * Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant) * Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters. * Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements. * Sick pay provisions

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the Performance, Analytics & Evaluation team through data extraction, research, and administrative tasks. You will assist in preparing analytical reports and presentations while ensuring compliance with information management and data security standards.