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Salary
The national salary range is £34,140 - £37,105, London salary range is £38,661 - £42,019. Your salary will be dependent on your base location
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
Vacancy Approach
External
Location
National
Region
National
Closing Date
11-Jun-2025
Post Type
Permanent
Civil Service Grade
HEO
Number of jobs available
3
Reserve List
12 Months
Job ID
6351

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

Job Title:  People Analyst

Band:  HEO

Business Area:  Chief Operating Officer Group 

Team:  People Analytics

Location:  National

Contract:  Permanent

Working pattern:  Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

About the Business Architecture and Transformation (BAT) Directorate

The Business Architecture and Transformation (BAT) Directorate sits at the heart of MoJ within COO Group. It supports and works closely with the MoJ leadership team, and advises ExCo on the people, skills, capability, resilience and infrastructure needed across the Department to put us in the best possible place to deliver for the current and future Governments. We work alongside MoJ People Function and in partnership with other functions to ensure the machinery of the Department is efficient and fit for purpose, whilst maintaining a strong ‘people first’ culture.

About the People Analytics Team

The People Analytics Team, sitting within the Business Architecture and Transformation Directorate, is a dynamic team which provides data-based evidence and insight across the business and People and Capability Group regarding long-term future workforce trends, medium and short-term workforce plans and the experience and dynamics of our workforce today. These outputs ensure our people plans, policies and processes are data-driven and evidence-based, employing horizon scanning, expert forecasting, workforce planning, and people analytics using qualitative and quantitative research techniques. This is an exciting time to join a team that works to build confidence in the quality of our evidence base and the capability of our customers when using data. The team seeks to provide future-focused insight that drives improvements in the employment experience MoJ creates for its employees. 

We are looking for a motivated analyst to work in a challenging and exciting environment within the team. We are looking for a candidate with a track record of delivering innovative data solutions that have a real impact, whilst working collaboratively with others to ensure the right analytical/statistical solution is delivered in an effective and efficient way. 

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:    

  • Managing the delivery of HR Management Information (MI), using technical knowledge and data manipulation/reporting skills to produce regular and ad-hoc reports that utilise appropriate visualisations. Where possible, streamline and automate the process.
  • Conducting statistical analysis on bespoke questions to provide a deeper understanding of experiences across the employee lifecycle.
  • Validate, improve, and innovate analytical tools and techniques for HR data.
  • Support in managing, cleaning, and ensuring the quality of data to prepare it for analysis. Assisting in data quality checks and cleansing processes.

We’re looking for a highly motivated person who meets the following essential criteria:

  • Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, including the ability to derive insight from multiple data sources.
  • Experience applying statistical analysis techniques and an aptitude for interpreting data, identifying trends and correlations, and disseminating analytical findings.
  • Experience with a programming language, such as R or Python, or a willingness to learn and use R.
  • Effective communication skills, with experience of communicating insights to a range of stakeholders.
  • An adaptable team player, with experience of working collaboratively and confidently with others, yet is comfortable using initiative when working alone.

You meet at least one of the following: 

  • You possess a numerate, analytical or STEM degree or a degree that has an analytical, statistical or research element, with a 2:2 or above, or as a higher degree (e.g. MSc, PhD).
  • Alternatively, you have significant work experience, evidencing the use of data and/or analytical skills. 

Desirable skills:

  • Experience in conducting statistical analysis on people-related data to deliver insights.
  • Experience in using visualisation techniques such as PowerBI and R Shiny.
  • Experience or exposure to working with personal and sensitive data, including experience in designing and implementing data processes aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR).

We may consider any evidence within your application and/or from interview that demonstrates meeting the desirable criteria as set out in the job description. This will only be after essential criteria is scored and where there is a need to differentiate between closely scored candidates.

Application Process

You will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework.

Sift:

You will be asked to provide 250 word examples of meeting the following three behaviours:

  • Delivering at Pace (Lead Behaviour) 
  • Managing a Quality Service 
  • Communicating and Influencing 

In the event of a large volume of applications being received, an initial sift will carried out on the lead behaviour (Delivering at Pace).

  • You will also be required to write a statement of suitability in 500 words, please provide examples of how you meet the skills experience and essential criteria in the job description. 
  • Please submit an anonymous copy of your CV. 

You will be required to answer two technical questions: 

  • Please detail your experience in using R (or equivalent software) to undertake data analysis.
  • Please explain how you possess a numerate, analytical or STEM degree or a degree that has an analytical, statistical or research element, with a 2:2 or above, or as a higher degree (e.g. MSc, PhD) OR explain how you have significant work experience, evidencing the use of data and/or analytical skills. 

Interview:

There will be two stages to the interview process.

In the first stage, candidates will be assessed against the technical criteria. As part of this interview stage, you will be asked to complete a technical exercise using R/ Python or another data programming language of your choice. Candidates will also be asked to give a presentation on a technical piece of work that they have undertaken, details will be shared with the candidates who are successful at the sift.

In the second stage, candidates will be assessed on the three Behaviours (listed below), and Strengths. 

  • Delivering at Pace (Lead Behaviour) 
  • Working Together 
  • Changing and Improving 

Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams.

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 role: 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.

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.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.

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

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.

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.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

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 6351

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 6351

Application form stage assessments

Behaviours
A sift based on the lead behaviour, Delivering at Pace, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, where all behaviours will then be considered.
Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit
250
Delivering at Pace
Managing a Quality Service
Communicating and Influencing
Experience
We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability
Statement of Suitability
Guidance for the Statement of Suitability
Please provide examples of how you meet the skills experience and essential criteria in the job description.
Evidence of Experience
CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability
Technical
Technical Questions Application Form Question Word Limit
250
Data Analysis using R (or equivalent software)
Qualification or significant work experience.

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates
Expected July
Behaviours
Delivering at Pace
Managing a Quality Service
Communicating and Influencing
Strengths
Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed please click here.

Other Assessments

Which assessment methods will be used?
Presentation, Technical Test
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)