Data Science Internship (3 months)

About the role

Join the British Transport Police Analytics & Insight team for a three‑month, full‑time data science internship. You will work with real policing datasets to help keep communities safe and support initiatives such as Violence Against Women and Girls.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse large and complex policing datasets to identify trends, patterns and emerging risks.
• Develop hotspot analysis and predictive models to support targeted policing activity.
• Apply statistical and machine‑learning techniques to operational challenges.
• Produce clear visualisations to communicate insights to diverse audiences.
• Support the creation of analytical products that inform operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts and policing teams on live business problems.

Required profile

• Motivated and analytical mindset.
• Passion for using data to solve real‑world problems and make a societal impact.

Required skills

• Statistical analysis
• Machine learning
• Predictive modelling
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Data visualisation

What we offer

• Pro‑rated salary of £28,486.92 plus London Allowance £4,613.61 for the 3‑month period.
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.
• Full‑time schedule (37 hours/week, 09:00‑17:00).
• Hands‑on experience with genuine policing data and exposure to evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Opportunity to develop practical skills in data analysis, predictive modelling, GIS and visualisation.