Data Sharing Manager in the Better Outcomes Through Linked Data Programme
Location: National
Closing Date: 30th July 2025
Interviews: Interviews to take place week commencing 25th August 2025
Grade: HEO
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
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
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
We’re recruiting for a Data Sharing Manager here at the Ministry of Justice, to be part of our warm and collaborative Better Outcomes through Linked data (BOLD) team.
The Service Transformation Group brings together, for the first time, our digital, data, AI, security, project delivery and transformation teams alongside our three fantastic agencies: the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).
There are two core aims of the Service Transformation Group:
To provide the best public services in the world.
To have the happiest team in government.
The Data Directorate sources, fixes and links data from across the justice system to develop products, tools and insights for leaders, policy makers, and front-line staff. We deliver the right high-quality data at the right time to the right people to improve decision making.
The post-holder sits within the Data Sharing Team, one of the most important workstreams of the BOLD programme. Facilitating cross-government negotiations to share data, that aim to unlock insights and analysis previously unavailable and drive the evidence base for effective public services.
Job Description
As a Data Sharing Manager, you will hold a fundamental position in the successful operation of the BOLD Data Sharing Team.
This role offers you a unique opportunity to drive innovation in how the team collates and reports on data sharing activities, enhancing transparency and efficiency. You will work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders across the Ministry of Justice and other government departments, navigating varying specialisms to support cohesive data sharing governance.
A key aspect of the role involves identifying and documenting complex governance processes, with a focus on streamlining and improving existing frameworks. Additionally, you will undertake monitoring of the team’s performance against key deadlines, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to senior leaders.
You will support the development of pioneering methods to transform the way in which data sharing is conducted across Data, Analysis and Justice Digital Directorates and play an integral role in the implementation and delivery of the new Data Sharing Strategy Roadmap.
Please note that this is a generalist role focused on data sharing governance responsibilities and does not include direct involvement in hands-on data activities.
The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
Designing and managing accessible repositories that support the delivery of data sharing activities.
Reviewing and updating governance documentation, ensuring our data sharing activities are always up to date.
Translating complex governance processes into clear, user-friendly documentation
Tracking and reporting key data sharing metrics for senior leaders.
Collaborating with the Data Sharing Lead and Senior Managers to support the delivery of data sharing activities.
Promoting the BOLD Data Sharing Team’s services, using communication channels and engaging materials to raise awareness.
Championing the BOLD strategy and vision, and the needs of the virtual team and wider stakeholders.
Sharing insights and best practices, helping to build a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
Contributing to the implementation and delivery of the Data Sharing Strategy Roadmap, shaping the future of data sharing across 3 Directorates.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!
37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours.
A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms
Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop & grow
Generous civil service pension based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (Contribution Rates)
25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the Kings’ birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service.
Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!
Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app.
Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location)
Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers.
5 days volunteering paid leave.
Free membership to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym.
Essential
Skilled in adapting communication style to engage diverse stakeholders and build consensus in dynamic, delivery-focused environment.
Capable of promoting a culture that follows appropriate procedures to deliver timely results while enabling innovation.
Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and collaborate effectively to deliver shared goals.
Adapts approach to address emerging issues and risks while staying aligned with strategic objectives.
Desirable
Experience in successfully negotiating data sharing activities to share data between public authorities.
Is a self-starter: someone who takes a vision and goals and makes them reality.
The successful candidate will 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.
Candidates must submit a CV and statement of suitability up to 750 words outlining how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above.
We are recruiting using Success Profiles Framework. We will assess your Experience and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Delivering at Pace
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.
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 recruitment@digital.justice.gov.uk