20467 - Data Analyst (1 role available) Justice Data, Ministry of Justice - 20467 - Ministry of Justice

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

Data Analyst

Location: National*

Interviews: Interviews likely to take place from 9th September 2026 (dates are subject to change)

Grade: SEO

(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

Salary: London: £47,657 – £52,040 plus potentially a £500 analyst allowance; National: £41,463 – £45,276 plus potentially a £1,500 analyst allowance.

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible Working

Contract Type: Permanent

*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP

Please note that unless you are an existing member of staff at Justice Digital, Data and Science, the only London location being recruited to is 10 South Colonnade, E14 4PU. We are no longer recruiting to 102 Petty France, SW1H 9AJ.

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Data Analyst here at the Ministry of Justice, to be part of our warm and collaborative Victims, Journeys and Insights team.

This role aligns against Data Analyst from the Government Digital and Data Framework

The role

We’re recruiting for a SEO Data Analyst to be part of our warm and collaborative Criminal Justice System and Victims Data Division.

The Criminal Justice System (CJS) and Victims Data Division drives strategic change by developing innovative cross-system data tools and projects, while enhancing data standards, sharing, and literacy. There is strong support at all levels to improve data linkage and access across the CJS, unlocking valuable insights and enabling better decision-making. Our work is at the forefront of this transformation, making it a dynamic and impactful team to join.

Victims, Journeys and Insights team

The Victims, Journeys and Insights team focuses on better understanding the victims’ data landscape and improving outcomes for victims by linking and analysing the data held on them and using those insights to drive policy and operational changes. The policy area is the subject of high Ministerial and public interest.

The team focuses on the data of victims of rape and sexual violence and domestic abuse. The postholder will lead the discovery and analytical work on domestic abuse victims and support on other areas of analysis as well as exploring potential new innovative data sources to bring into the team. This will involve working with third sector support services as well as internal data providers to source and then analyse available data on victims to produce actionable insights. The VJI team is currently partnering with a third sector sexual violence support service to use and test insights gathered from statistical data analysis and the postholder would lead this experimental analysis. Previous work in the team includes report focusing on the interaction between the police investigation and the support service engagement.

The role is open to:

Existing analysts from all professions (GORS/GSS/GSR/GES) either on level transfer or on promotion.
Other candidates that are not members of GSS, GORS, GSR, GES professions but possess and can demonstrate similar experience at the appropriate level.

Specialist allowance

Due to the role(s) being analytical, those successful in recruitment will be eligible for a specialist allowance following an analytical interview based on the following values:

SEO London: £500
SEO National: £1500

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the domestic abuse victims analysis programme to include the review, cleaning, preparing and managing data for analysis, ensuring it is accurate, consistent and fit for purpose.
Lead the delivery of the data sharing agreement with Victim Support charity and rape crisis centres to access external data, ensuring necessary data security steps are taken
Carry out analysis to help teams and stakeholders answer key questions and make data-informed decisions, including following quality assurance standards
Conducting analysis on the datasets available on domestic abuse victims and exploring the possibilities to link these datasets together
Undertake verbal and written reporting on analysis for a range of stakeholders
Work with internal partners to scope the new xCJS linked dataset to understand how it might be used for future analysis for victims services and contribute to use case and research question generation across the wider team
Work as part of a supportive and collaborative data community, sharing learning and feedback.

If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!

Person Specification

Essential

Technical: Experience with R/Python and Excel for quantitative analysis, SQL was working with large datasets and GitHub for collaboration
Ability to confidently explore new datasets and use appropriate quantitative analytical methods and tools to draw out insights relevant to stakeholders
Ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring outputs and translating analysis into actionable insights.
Manage time and own workload effectively across multiple projects to deliver a suite of outputs to deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with the wider team and comfortably lead meetings with a broad variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, and manage those relationships
Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a CV as well as a Statement of Suitability of up to 750 words, which describes how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above.

We are recruiting using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:

Communicating and Influencing
Delivering at Pace
Working Together

For existing analysts from all professions, in addition to the three Civil Service behaviours listed above, you will be assessed on two sets of professional competencies at interview.

For badged and unbadged Civil Service candidates, in addition to the three Civil Service behaviours listed above, you will be assessed on your analytical knowledge, experience, and abilities, as well as the impact of your analytical work.

Professional Competencies 

Professional Competency (1) Knowledge & Skills 

GSS - Data Analysis. 
GORS - Knowledge and application of OR Skills and Techniques. 
GES - Analysis of Data. 
GSR - Knowledge and application of GSR technical skills

Professional Competency (2) Influence & Impact 

GSS - Presenting and disseminating data effectively. 
GORS - Achieving impact with analysis. 
GES - Effective communication. 
GSR - using and promoting social research

For more information regarding Professional Competency (2) please refer to the analytical profession internet links below. Please note that some aspect of the professional competency may overlap with the MoJ competencies listed above. We therefore recommend that in providing evidence for the professional competency, candidates focus on the technical and methodology aspects of the competencies that are specific to the profession. We will use evidence presented for the MoJ competencies in assessing the wider skills candidates have.

Government Statistician Group (GSG): Further information, including a user guide, can be found within the link below:  

GSG Competency Framework 2021

Government Social Research Service (GSR): Further information can be found within the link below: 

GSR Competency Framework 2022

Government Operational Research Service (GORS): Further information can be found within the link below:  

GORS Competencies 

Government Economic Service (GES): Further information can be found within the link below: 

GES Professional Standards 2022 

A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above.

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference.

Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application.

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.

Terms & Conditions

Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact datarecruitment@justice.gov.uk

Additional Information

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity.

Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles: All successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) – See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity).

For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location’s respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended).

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer.

All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet.

Flexible working hours

The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.

There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Pension

The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

Eligibility

Staff on fixed term appointments must have been recruited through fair and open competition.

Vacancies advertised “cross-government” are only open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules.

Support

A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

To Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk);
To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)

As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.

You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team.

For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

Civil Service Nationality Rules

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

Reserve list

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.

Contact Information

MoJ:

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference - 20467

HMPPS

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact

datarecruitment@justice.gov.uk

Allowance

Specialist allowance

Due to the role(s) being analytical, those successful in recruitment will be eligible for a specialist allowance following an analytical interview based on the following values:

· SEO London: £500
· SEO National: £1500

Application form stage assessments

Experience

We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods

CV or Work History, Experience Questions, Statement of Suitability

Experience Questions Application Form Question Word Limit

250

Statement of Suitability

Guidance for the Statement of Suitability

Candidates must submit a CV as well as a Statement of Suitability of up to 750 words, which describes how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above.

Essential
• Technical: Experience with R/Python and Excel for quantitative analysis, SQL was working with large datasets and GitHub for collaboration
• Ability to confidently explore new datasets and use appropriate quantitative analytical methods and tools to draw out insights relevant to stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring outputs and translating analysis into actionable insights.
• Manage time and own workload effectively across multiple projects to deliver a suite of outputs to deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with the wider team and comfortably lead meetings with a broad variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, and manage those relationships

Evidence of Experience

CV or Work History, Experience Questions, Statement of Suitability

Ministry of Justice

20467 - Data Analyst (1 role available) Justice Data, Ministry of Justice

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