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Salary
The national salary range is £56,532 - £64,048, London salary range is £61,201 - £69,338. Your salary will be dependent on your base location.
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
Vacancy Approach
Cross Government
Location
National
Region
National
Closing Date
07-Mar-2025
Post Type
Permanent
Civil Service Grade
Grade 7
Number of jobs available
1
Job ID
3177

Descriptions & requirements

Job description
Lead Research & Insights Support Analyst

Location: National

Interviews: w/c 31st March 2025 (this may be subject to change)

Grade: G7

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

Salary: £56,532 - £69,338

Working pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, 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

The Role We’re recruiting for a Lead Research & Insights Support Analyst here at the Ministry of Justice, to be part of our warm and collaborative Data First: Data Mapping, Research, Academic Engagement and Communications team. Data First is MoJ’s pioneering data-linking, academic engagement and research programme which is unlocking the potential of administrative data collected across the justice system and beyond. The programme represents ADR UK’s (Administrative Data Research UK) most substantial investment across Whitehall.   Since 2019, the Data First team have linked data from across the criminal, civil and family justice systems (including the courts, prisons and probation services) to build a holistic and comprehensive picture of our users and their outcomes across the system. It is enabling new opportunities for analysis that have not been possible before, providing powerful new insights to understand what works, shape policymaking and improve outcomes. ADR UK is an investment by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) which aims to facilitate the linking of data held by different parts of government and enable safe and secure access for accredited researchers, enabling more nuanced and insightful research to informing public policy.   Overall, the aims of Data First are to:
  • Improve administrative data flows, creating a robust data-linking pipeline through the justice system
  • Accelerate data-sharing and linking with other government departments
  • Enhance analytical insights to inform policy and operational decisions
  • Strengthen evidence against MoJ research priorities by facilitating academic access to deidentified datasets in a secure and ethical way
Data First is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team (comprising social researchers, statisticians, data scientists and data engineers) across Data and Analysis.   This role is one of two G7s working jointly to deliver the Data Mapping, Research, Academic Engagement and Communications workstrands, with the team also comprising two SEO and two HEO analysts. The research team sits in the Evidence and Partnerships Hub as an exemplar of how Data & Analysis is making use of innovative partnerships with research organisations and academics to maximise the value of our data and enhance the evidence base on justice services and users.   Roles are 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. Badging opportunities will be available once in post for those who wish to apply.
Key Responsibilities   If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!   This is an exciting role with the opportunity to shape the direction and impact of a successful, high-profile and innovative programme of work. You will:
  • Be responsible for direct line management of at least one SEO and jointly set direction for the team, plan upcoming work and priorities.
  • Collaborate with teams across Data and Analysis, and external stakeholders, to understand the data landscape and assess what administrative data should be shared for access by external researchers; including new outputs based on Tribunals datasets.
  • Shape and oversee social research publications and statistical outputs for publication on GOV.UK, working with our embedded Academic Lead and HEO & SEO analysts to carry out novel analysis of linked administrative data on the Analytical Platform in R, Python or SQL.
  • Set out a vision for how the new cross-justice system linkage can be used to deliver novel and cross-cutting analysis on user journeys and answer priority research questions, starting with the development of an experimental statistics publication.
  • Find innovative ways of collaborating with academic researchers to identify and address priority evidence gaps in line with MoJ’s Areas of Research Interest (2020).
  • Work alongside our embedded Academic Lead and our funder ADR UK, to oversee our rolling Research Fellowship programme, and support two academic fellows embedded at MOJ using linked Data First data for evaluation as part of the Cabinet Office’s Evaluation Accelerator Fund programme.
  • Lead on activities to build the UK research community’s skills and capability to work with linked administrative data, including developing resources and training for researchers using justice datasets.
  • Drive forward work to make low-fidelity and low-disclosure-risk synthetic versions of shared datasets available in a structured way, including steering work carried out by a Turing Institute intern, and involvement in an ADR fellowship evaluating the benefits, costs and utility of synthetic data.
  • Reinvigorate our Academic Advisory Group and User Representation Panel to bring in outside perspectives from academia, justice system users, and wider stakeholders to steer the project and maximise the impact of findings.
  • Ensure that data is shared ethically and responsibly, with appropriate governance and transparency. Oversee external research applications to use our data and ensure that findings from research have policy impact.
  • Promote and champion Data First at academic conferences and stakeholder events.
Person Specification  

Essential:

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria: (i) Strong analytical skills You will have experience in designing research questions and using quantitative methods to address them, as well as the ability to direct the work of analytical team members. You will need to ensure that processes meet high analytical standards and quality assure outputs.   (ii) Strong communication and collaboration skills You will need to establish good working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including ADR UK, ONS, HMCTS, academics, and analytical colleagues across Data and Analysis. You will need good communication skills that enable you to engage and collaborate with others, including the ability to translate data sources and analysis for non-analysts.   (iii) Good project management skills Experience of managing analytical projects. You will need to work with key internal and external stakeholders to set priorities, goals, objectives and timescales.  

Desirable skills:

  • Experience of analysis in R, Python or SQL, especially on MoJ Analytical Platform.
  • Understanding of issues in using and analysing administrative and linked data.
  • Knowledge of data sharing, data governance and data ethics.
  • Experience of drafting and publishing social research or experimental statistics reports.
  • Background knowledge of the justice system, justice data, and justice research.
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 current CV as well as a Personal Statement of up to 750 words outlining how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above.   We are recruiting using a combination of the Professional Competencies and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:  
  • Changing & Improving
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • 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 external (non-Civil Service) candidates 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. You will be required to give a 5-minute presentation at interview. Details of this will be sent to those candidates who are invited for interview.   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

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 3177

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 3177

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact

datarecruitment@justice.gov.uk

 

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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
Your Statement of Suitability should be no more than 750 words and should give us examples of how your skills and experience match those needed for this role. Consider giving examples that cover all the requirements in the ‘Person Specification’ section and use work you have completed to demonstrate how you meet each one.
Evidence of Experience
CV or Work History, Experience Questions, Statement of Suitability

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 31st March 2025
Behaviours
Changing and Improving
Managing a Quality Service
Working Together
Experience
Your Experience for this role will be assessed at interview. To learn more about Experience and how they are assessed please click here.

We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
CV or Work History, Experience Questions, Statement of Suitability
Technical
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

Other Assessments

Which assessment methods will be used?
Presentation
Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)
You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, including your CV, statement of suitability and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
Level of security checks required
Baseline Personnal Security Standard (BPSS)