Student Placement Opportunity Information Communications Technology (ICT)
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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 differenceevery day, in every role.
What Youll 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 departments objectives and provide valuable real-world experience. xsngvjr
What Were 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.