EMSOU Technical Operations Internship (Undergraduate) - Fixed Term in Nottingham

EMSOU Technical Operations Internship (Undergraduate) - Fixed Term

• Location: Annesley
• Business Area: EMSOU
• Department: XT - Digital Forensics
• Rank: N/A
• Grade: 1
• Salary: £25,242 - £25,242
• Part/Full Time: Full Time
• Hours per Week: 37
• Additional Working Conditions: Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time
• Type of Contract: Fixed Term
• Duration of Post if not Permanent: 10 Months
• Vetting Level Required: MV, SC

Join our undergraduate placement and develop your analytical and problem solving skills while gaining hands on experience in a dynamic environment!

A great opportunity for Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Data Science Students - Join the Digital Forensics team at East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) on a Fixed Term Contract for 10 months!

This opportunity is open to current undergraduate students seeking a year in industry placement as part of their degree.

An opportunity for you to gain hands on experience working with data, reports and business insights. You'll help gather, analyse and present information that supports key decisions across the organisation while developing valuable research and investigative skills.

What you'll be doing:

• You will assist in collecting, interpretating and reporting information to relevant departments.
• You will produce comprehensive written reports detailing background research and provide structured conclusions.
• You will support EMSOU with new ideas, approaches and ways of working to advance our response to criminal activity.

The must haves:

• You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline but not limited to Computer Sciences, Cyber Security, Mathematics, Data Science, Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Physics, Crime Scene Investigation, Computer Graphics.
• You must be able to problem solve, make effective decisions & manage your time effectively to prioritise workload.
• You must have experience delivering written reports and verbal briefings.
• You will be required to be security cleared to SC/MV level prior to starting in this post.

You will be based at Annesley, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Force Headquarters (Ripley) - travel to other regional sites will be necessary.

You may be required to undertake routine drug and alcohol testing in line with policy whilst employed at EMSOU.

Who we are

At Leicestershire Police it's not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It's these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.

EMSOU are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region. We celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and continually review our processes to maintain fairness, equality, and transparency. We aim to attract and retain the most talented people and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Encouraging a healthy work-life balance and flexibility is central to our success and wherever possible we will consider job-share, part-time, agile working, and flexible working arrangements. We want to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential, and this applies equally during our recruitment process.

Applications should reflect your own skills and experience. While AI may be used to support drafting, responses must be authentic and personal. Generic, copied or misleading applications may not be progressed.

If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team:

Vacancy closes Friday 27 November 2026 at 23:55

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