85396 - Data Analyst - Statistics (1 role available), Data and Analysis Directorate, Ministry of Justice
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Overview
We have 1 role in the Data Improvement team, within the Data & Analysis Directorate.
We welcome applications from candidates based across the UK. Candidates will have the option of being based in the Leeds or London HQ offices (with flexible working arrangements available) or your nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. These are based at the following JCCs: Cardiff, Leeds, Nottingham, South Tyneside, Brighton, Ipswich , Jarrow and Liverpool, and the following JSOs: Ashford, Beverley, Caernarfon, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Coventry, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Haverfordwest, Hull, Merthyr Tydfil, Manchester, Newport, Northampton, Plymouth, Birmingham, Sheffield, North Shields, Bristol, Wolverhampton, Weston-Super-Mare, Weymouth Law Courts, Wrexham, Stafford, Truro, Winchester and Leeds.
Alternative locations may be available and will be discussed and agreed on the completion of background checks.
Interviews are likely to take place in March 2024 and will be held via MS Teams. We will keep a merit list for a year for those who successfully pass the interview board but who are not offered a post.
About the Data Improvement Team
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is committed to using our data assets in an exemplary way to deliver for citizens and to change lives for the better. We’re investing in essential work to improve justice outcomes for millions of people through data-driven insight and innovation, ensure that data meets user needs and to build a culture that really values data as a strategic asset.
To do this, MoJ has created the Data Improvement team within the Data & Analysis Directorate. We are a multidisciplinary team of around 50 staff that sits at the heart of the Ministry of Justice. We work in a dynamic and fast-paced context and our skills are in heavy demand across the department. We have launched the data strategy for MoJ and are working on improvements across data governance, architecture, literacy, culture, dissemination and linking. You can read more about the Data Strategy in this blog post. Becoming a truly data-led justice system https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/2022/08/30/becoming-a-truly-data-led-justice-system/
Within MoJ, we are developing tools, approaches and solutions to improve the quality of our data, to make it easier to find and access the right data, and to build the data skills of people across the organisation from front line staff to senior decision-makers. By fixing these issues, we can better understand how our services are performing and take better-informed decisions to improve them – which will make a huge difference to the millions of people who interact with and rely on the justice system, whether that is frontline staff, senior leadership, citizens and more.
The DIT vison to promote better data and skills to enable better decision-making is supported by the Self-Service Analytics Tools teams’ purpose to develop what we formally disseminate to whom, how, timelines, resources required, methodologies, culture change required for self-service, training and ongoing support across MoJ.
The Data Improvement Team roadmap is preparing to enter Year 2 of our 3-year plan with a focus on developing our expertise through exemplars. The team successfully undertook a statistics review that included analytics on use, and users of statistics. Over the next year we aim to build on this to provide an improved approach to statistical publications and processes, part of which will be rolling out the new statistical publication approach based on the statistics review to further publications in MOJ. Another success for the team is the existing online data platform, Justice in Numbers that was launched in October 2022. Justice in Numbers, along with its associated pocketbook, gives staff and the public access to key data and statistics on the justice system.
In parallel, the MoJ in partnership with the Home Office are leading on a data improvement plan across the Criminal Justice System (CJS) to improve the way we link, share and use data, from Ministers and Permanent Secretary level, all the way down to operational users. This work will directly influence strategic, policy and operational decisions.
Why work in Data and Analysis?
In Data and Analysis, we want all our people to feel valued for who they are and for the work they do. We provide a warm, inclusive place to work and offer a wide range of flexibilities and benefits as part of our people offer to reward our staff.
What we offer
- Flexible working arrangements and a focus on equality of opportunity – including welcoming part-time and/or job-share arrangements, compressed hours, working from home or your nearest Justice Collaboration Centres or Justice Satellite Office.
- Career development – regular development and promotion opportunities across a wide range of roles, career development support, with a generous individual learning and development budget.
- Range of new areas of work and new tools and techniques – we pride ourselves on our excellent deployment of well-established analytical methods, but also our progress to date. Progress such as our ambitious and innovative transformation programme to leverage departmental data and drive evidence-based decision-making using cutting-edge tools and techniques (for example: experimentation, personalisation, artificial intelligence).
- Analysis is at the centre of the Department’s decision making – our transformation programme is focused on maximising our impact on departmental outcomes. The Ministry of Justice’s Senior Team and our Ministerial Team want all decisions to be evidence driven – your analysis will be key in influencing decisions and real-world impact
- Vibrant community – part of a multidisciplinary team that has a supportive culture and is looking to further develop the community with the help of everyone.
- See the frontline and what your work is influencing – regular opportunities to visit our front-line service providers, including courts, prisons, and probation to better understand the areas your analysis is affecting.
What you’ll do
You will be joining at an exciting time for the Self-Service Analytical Tools workstream as we develop statistical dissemination practices across MOJ. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of leading significant, lasting and visible change across the department. You will champion robust data as a strategic asset, and support building a centre of excellence driving better strategic and operational decision-making to deliver meaningful change. A key part of the work will be as part of MOJ’s statistics development project, working with statistical publication teams to help them implement changes in publication practices to better meet the requirements of users and producers of statistics. As part of this, you will be core to the development of new statistics dissemination tools, harnessing digital capability to deliver modern methods for the publication of official statistics. You will also be responsible for helping maintain MOJ’s existing online data platform, Justice in Numbers.
The role involves working closely with colleagues across Data and Analysis in statistical publication teams, as well as MI producers, Data Engineering and Modelling teams, and Justice Digital in order to deliver improvements that span the breadth of work involved in producing and publishing statistics. You will also liaise with statistical publication teams to ensure that statistical publications are pre-announced in line with the requirements of the Statistics Code of Practice and maintain a central record of statistical publications and key contacts.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish, lead and manage a number of pieces of analytical work for corporate, policy or operational partners,
- Take responsibility for balancing resources and for the quality and timeliness of outputs including ensuring adherence to professional standards.
- Identify and utilise appropriate methodologies in more complex projects, delivering quality outcomes to deadline and identifying risks.
- Work with partners to generate ideas and analytical options and to evaluate their relative merit,
- Manage partners’ expectations over time, dealing constructively with challenge and where appropriate adapting the analytical programme when requirements and circumstances change.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Have strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex technical data and analytical concepts and practices to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders and ministers.
- Strong analytical ability - in particular, robust data skills and good working knowledge of the main quantitative, qualitative and/or evaluative research methodologies of relevance in their field of expertise.
- Have experience of managing and developing others, prioritising and delegating tasks in line with organisational objectives.
- Line manage a small team with plans to expand later this year.
- Deputise for their Grade 7 managers on occasions.
- Work alongside publication statisticians to assure the data on Justice Data / JiN / Pocketbook
Who you are
We’re interested in people who have:
- Drive and determination required to deliver meaningful change.
- Effective communication, negotiating and influencing skills, to work effectively with a wide range of colleagues and specialisms.
- Good organisation and project management skills necessary to manage a series of workstreams across a broad range of areas.
- An ability to seek out and drive new initiatives to improve practices across the department.
The following experience and skills are desirable:
- Desirable to show an ability in using R/Python/SQL or similar tools on analytical projects.
Minimum requirements to apply:
Candidates must be able to show the relevant experience and skills and must meet the criteria for entry:
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- You have significant work experience (usually a minimum of three years) evidencing use of data and/or analytical skills. Time spent on an analytical PhD can count towards this.
How to apply
You’ll need to submit an anonymised CV and Statement of Suitability as part of your application. You will not be considered if you do not provide both.
Your CV should be no more than 2 pages long and should show us your work history and previous experience. It should be well structured, succinct, and written in clear language.
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 ‘Who you are’ section and use work you have completed to demonstrate how you meet each one.
Selection Process
There will be an initial sift of applicants through comparing submitted evidence against the ‘Who you are’ bullets. This usually takes two weeks, depending on the number of applications.
Those who make it through the initial sift will be invited to a Civil Service Success Profile interview. In the Civil Service we use Success Profiles to help us find the right person for the job. We will be using a mixture of methods to assess your, , experience, and behaviours. We highly recommend learning about Success Profiles and using the Situation, Task, Action, Result and Reflection (STARR) framework when structuring your answers.
The highest scoring candidates that pass the interview will be offered the roles. The whole process can take up to a month.
Behaviours
You will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework at interview stage:
- Communicating and influencing
- Changing and Improving
- Seeing the Bigger Picture
- Working Together
Please also refer to the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf
Applicants invited for Interview
If you are successful in reaching interview stage, you will be invited to attend a virtual interview assessing your experience in the above behaviours. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
Further Information
If you require any additional information about the role, please contact:
Amanda Pearson, amanda.pearson@justice.gov.uk or Mark Roberts, mark.roberts1@justice.gov.uk.
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). 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, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
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 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
- To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com);
- To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
- To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. 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 see our Disability Confident Scheme Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
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 SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.
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 visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
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To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why.
For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).
If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:
- You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
- You were studying abroad
- You were living overseas with parents
In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.
Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.
We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.
Application form stage assessments
Interview stage assessments
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 are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.
MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
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
This Vacancy is closed to applications.