Job 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

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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

• 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