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General Information

Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
Vacancy Approach
External
Location
National
Region
National
Closing Date
01-Jun-2025
Post Type
Fixed Term, Loan, Secondment
Civil Service Grade
SCS 1
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Job ID
6077

Descriptions & requirements

Job description
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the unit in providing excellent analytical support to Directors across the department to ensure that operational, policy and other programmes are data and data science-driven, and that the insight is developed and communicated effectively.

• Work closely with Justice Digital leadership to define the future target operating model for how we manage data and ensure its flow across the Organisation, from front line systems through to insightful, impactful and coherent data-driven products

• Lead the unit in working collaboratively with colleagues across Analysis, Digital, Policy, Operations and Transformation to ensure that they are able to make best use of new data that is coming online through the Analytical Platform.

• Alongside the Service Transformation Group leadership team take collective ownership of leading the data, digital and technology community and playing an active part in the senior team to develop a strong, diverse and inclusive community.

• Providing leadership, professional oversight and line management to the team, strengthening the capacity and skills of the unit’s and directorate’s staff and driving innovation which has a positive impact for MoJ

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. 

To find out more about how we do this

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.


Additional Information
Please view our candidate information pack for full details about the role, key responsibilities person specification, and the criteria you will be assessed against throughout the recruitment process. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, and feel that you meet the criteria, we would welcome your application
Contact Information
If you require any assistance please contact us on scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk. Please quote the job reference in your email to enable us to support you more quickly.

Application form stage assessments

Experience
We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
CV or Work History, Experience Questions
Experience Questions Application Form Question Word Limit
750
Evidence of Experience
CV or Work History, Experience Questions

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates
W/C 9th June 2025
Behaviours
Leadership
Changing and Improving
Delivering at Pace
Managing a Quality Service
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
Security Clearance (SC)