Economics Internship - 3 Months

Job Introduction

Salary: £28,486.92 plus London Allowance £4,613.61 (full-time equivalent), pro-rated for a 3-month period

Internship Duration: 3 months, full-time

Location: Force Headquarters, London 

Type of Working Arrangement: Hybrid role with 8-hour working days (including a 36-minute lunch), flexible start between 8:00–9:00am and finish between 4:00–5:00pm. You’ll work 2 days per week in the office (typically Monday and Tuesday, with flexibility) and the remaining days from home, with office days coordinated for collaboration.

Hours: 37 hours per week 

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

We are delighted to offer an exciting internship opportunity for a motivated student with a strong interest in economics, data analysis, and public sector impact. This internship provides hands-on experience working on real-world economic challenges, focusing on analysing the benefits of policing activity to businesses. The successful candidate will gain practical exposure to:

• Data analysis and modelling
• Applying economic and value-for-money principles
• Treasury Green Book methodology (where applicable)
• Understanding the economics of crime and its wider impacts

This is a unique opportunity to build practical skills while contributing to meaningful work that supports evidence-based decision-making.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Studying or has recently completed a degree in Economics or a related discipline (e.g. Economics with Maths, Finance, or similar)
• Open-minded to candidates with other relevant degrees (e.g. Business), subject to suitability
• Comfortable working with Excel
• Possessing a logical and analytical mindset
• A strong problem solver with attention to detail
• Interested in applying economic theory to real-world challenges

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in economic analysis and modelling
• Insight into public sector economics, including the cost of crime
• Exposure to nationally recognised appraisal frameworks (Treasury Green Book)
• Mentorship and flexibility to support your development

 Benefits:

• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement for the duration of the placement
• A structured learning and development opportunity within a professional policing environment
• Dedicated supervision and support throughout the placement
• Exposure to a range of policing and corporate functions
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop skills for future careers

Additional Information:

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document. 

Applications will be via an up-to-date CV and online application form, as part of this application please outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.  AI can be a useful tool to spark ideas or help you organise your thoughts, but when it comes to your application, we want to hear from you, not an algorithm. What truly stands out to us are genuine stories, personal insights and the experiences that have shaped who you are. Authenticity matters - it helps us understand your motivations, your strengths and how you’ll contribute to our team. So, use AI if it helps you get started, but let your own voice lead the way.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 7th of July 2026. 

Inclusion & Diversity: 

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. 

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices. 

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here. 

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Join Us:
Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary.

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For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team -RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.