JOB DESCRIPTION

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 and Capability Group 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 BAT Directorate, is a dynamic team which provides data-based evidence and insight across 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 leader to work in a challenging and exciting environment within the team. We are looking for a candidate with a track record of delivering innovative 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. You will have the opportunity to further embed an evidence-based approach within the MoJ and influence people and business-related decision-making.

The role will include ensuring analytical methods transform findings to insightful actions and drive improvements, and in doing so help to ensure the delivery of MoJ business objectives and the Civil Service workforce agenda.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:    

• Working with analytical colleagues, to bridge the gap between analysis and insights, finding effective ways to explain findings with context, to drive action and deliver business outcomes.

• Conducting statistical analysis on bespoke questions to provide deeper understanding from experiences across the employee lifecycle.

• Supporting the delivery of effective practices in partnership with colleagues in the Analysis Directorate, Data Directorate and in People and Capability Group.

• Creating and ensuring products and analysis are fit for purpose and meet the required quality assurance standards.

• Driving up knowledge and building capability in the team and more widely, employing a broad range of analytical methods, techniques and approaches to enhance the maturity of analytical findings produced.

• Building the confidence and capability of HR, business and other users to draw value from analytical outputs.

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

• Strong quantitative data analysis skills and expert in manipulating and presenting data, including the ability to derive insight from multiple data sources, use of data to support debate, and problem solve complex people challenges. 

• Experience using large, complex datasets and ensuring they are fit for analytical use.

• Significant experience developing data products with a programming language such as R or Python.

• Experience in communicating insights with a range of stakeholders to influence people and policy decision-making and drive positive action.

• An adaptable team player, with experience of working collaboratively and confidently with others yet is comfortable using initiative when working alone.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to lead, plan and prioritise strands within the teams portfolio of work

• 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 use of data and/or analytical skills.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience or exposure of working with personal and sensitive data including experience in designing and implementing data processes aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR).

• Experience working within a People-related or HR environment with knowledge of the nuances across people’s behaviour, characteristics and traits.

• Experience in managing and developing others, prioritising and delegating tasks in line with organisational objectives.

• Experience in Social Research techniques, including sampling strategy and survey design.

• Experience in conducting statistical analysis on people-related data to deliver insights.

• Experience and understanding of automation principles and proficiency in implementing, managing, and maintaining automated processes.

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:

• Managing a Quality Service (Lead Behaviour)

• Seeing the Big Picture

• Communicating and Influencing

• Leadership

In the event of a large volume of applications being received, an initial sift will carried out on the lead behaviour (Managing a Quality Service).

• 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 in 250 words:

• 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 four Behaviours (listed below), and Strengths.

• Managing a Quality Service (Lead Behaviour)

• Seeing the Big Picture

• Communicating and Influencing

• Leadership

Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams.