Student placements 2027/2028

Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) provides the strategic leadership, coordination and specialist support that enables Counter Terrorism Policing to protect the public from terrorism and national security threats across the UK. Working at the heart of a national network, our teams deliver expertise across areas such as communications, data and analysis, technology, change, strategy, business support and protective security.

We are looking for curious, motivated and innovative students who want to make a real difference. Whether your interests lie in business, communications, technology, data, project delivery or organisational change, our placement opportunities offer the chance to develop professional skills, gain valuable experience and contribute to work that helps keep people safe.

Please see below for our student placement vacancies for 2027/2028.

Closing date: 15 November 2026
Salary: £27,705.60
Location: Most opportunities are based in West London with some based in East Birmingham. Some roles may also involve occasional travel across the UK.

Student placement - borders, strategy, planning & performance & coordination centre – Counter Terrorism Policing - 2027/28

Student placement - change – Counter Terrorism Policing - 2027/28

Student placement - communications – Counter Terrorism Policing - 2027/28

Student placement - corporate services/resources – Counter Terrorism Policing - 2027/28

Student placement - data & analysis – Counter Terrorism Policing - 2027/28

Student placement - national counter terrorism security office & interventions – Counter Terrorism Policing - 2027/28

Student placement - technology – Counter Terrorism Policing - 2027/28