59881 - Senior Data Analyst
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.
Detail of Reserve List: 12 Months (for successful candidates as other roles may become available)
Pay Band: Higher Executive Officer (Badged analyst)
Post Type: Permanent, Flexible working
Working Pattern: Full Time or Part Time
Location: National (Hubs in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds); other major HMCTS locations will be considered
Overview
Her Majesty’s Court and Tribunals Service is an agency of the Ministry of Justice and provides the supporting administration for the judiciary across England and Wales. It delivers services to the public directly in court and tribunal buildings, remotely via business centres and some services via the internet.
HMCTS has embarked on a challenging, modernisation programme with the vision to modernise and upgrade our justice system so that it works even better for everyone, from judges and legal professionals, to witnesses, litigants, and the vulnerable victims of crime. This will help consolidate the UK’s position at the forefront of an increasingly competitive international legal market as well as ensuring access to justice for all. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and be part of a programme making a real difference.
For more information about our digital transformation, watch the Justice Matters video to see the benefits this £1bn investment is delivering to our customers:
https://youtu.be/3_xDMTQ6DJQ
The Finance, Governance and Performance (FGP) directorate provides a pivotal role in supporting a whole range of senior leaders across the business through reporting, analysis and insights. Our work supports the organisation’s overall strategy and empowers senior leaders to make strategic, data driven business decisions.
Within FGP, the Analysis and Performance team plays a key role in making HMCTS a data driven organization. We provide HMCTS and the Judiciary with timely, accurate and accessible operational management information and analysis that underpins strategic and operational decisions and Reform activities. To support this, we are currently investing in a cloud-based strategic data platform to transform the ways in which we work with data and enable us to add more value than ever to the organisation and the public.
Role overview: Senior Data Analyst
The post supports the increased demand and expectations for Analysis and Performance to ensure we deliver our Operational, Reform, Judicial and Ministerial Management Information products at pace.
Focusing on supporting the development of our analysis, reporting and dashboards for our internal and external customers (across all jurisdictions). In addition, there are opportunities and support to develop your wider skills with other tools (such as Power BI, PowerApps, MS Forms, R Shiny and R Markdown) for the benefit of the wider team, its customers and the automation of our products.
The postholder will work closely with Lead Data Analysts, Data Engineers and our Operational Subject Matter Experts to ensure the data we process is transformed into insightful statistics and visualisations which meet customer needs, while providing opportunities to develop your own skills.
Key responsibilities
Data Insight & Analysis:
- Business performance issues & solutions: Analyse business processes and operations through data to understand performance issues. Then give recommendations for solutions that will drive improvement.
- Build engaging modern data products: Support and at times, lead the development of dashboards in tools such as: Power BI, analysis in R Studio, Narrative in R Markdown and new data tools using R Shiny.
- Data visualisation: Support the development and dissemination of best practise in reporting and visualising different types of quantitative information to ensure key features of the data are well communicated.
- Compatibility across government: Support and develop data solutions using agile methodology and modern tools and platforms. This may include tools such as: SQL, Power BI, ArcGIS, R Studio, GitHub, Trello, Python, Azure data services and AWS data-science platform.
People, Communication & Engagement:
- Stakeholders engagement: Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners and stakeholders. Influencing skills, with the ability to take a complex ideas, concepts and data sets and communicate their key messages clearly in writing and verbally to a variety of audiences.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Management Information, Reporting, and Modelling teams to appraise data requirements for analysis and support the development of new KPIs and performance measures.
Key Skills
- Data analysis skills: Knowledge and experience of data preparation, exploration and visualisation; data interrogation and analysis; application of statistical and/or data-modelling methodologies; presentation of results using good visualisations.
- Data Tooling: Knowledge and experience of using modern tools for analysis and visualisation; experience in R Studio, Power BI and SQL would be desirable. Use of modern communication channels (GitHub, Trello, MS teams etc.) to solve day-to-day technical issues.
- Interpersonal skills: Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners and stakeholders.
- Problem solving: A problem-solving approach with curiosity and proactivity to engage and understand both the strategic business goals and our customer’s needs.
- Independent: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, managing own time and priorities as required.
- Comfortable with change: Ability to work in a culture of change.
- Identifies improvements: Ability to identify areas of improvement and create innovative approaches to delivering better quality services and products.
Your Development
- You will have access to a wide range of professional analytical development, such as; online Data Science training using DataCamp, webinars, taught courses, one-to-one coaching and a large peer-support network.
Essential criteria
- Experience in quantitative data analysis and visualisation in a data driven role
- Member of Government Statistical Service (GSS), Government Social Research (GSR), Government Economic Service (GES), Government Science and Engineering (GSE), Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) or Government Operational Research Service (GORS) profession to be eligible to apply. You must specify which profession you are a member of in your application, or which you are eligible to join.
Information on the analytical professions available via: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-analysis-function-in-government
Posts are available on level transfer or on promotion.
Behaviours
We will assess you against these behaviours (Civil Service Behaviours) during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Technical (see below)
Technical skills
We will assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Please provide 250 words on an example of how you meet the analytical skills in the Key Skills section of this job description.
Application
We will assess on behaviours and technical skills as listed in the advert. If we receive high volumes of applications, we will sift only on the behaviour of “Making Effective Decisions”.
Interview
The interview will involve a discussion around the strengths, behaviours & technical skills required for this role. Candidates will also need to prepare a 5-minute verbal presentation (no handouts). This will be followed by short, follow-up questions. The presentation topic will be sent to the candidate before the interview.
Successful candidates who are not appointed may be contacted within 12 months for consideration, where their skills meet the needs of the role.
Flexible working options
HMCTS offers a flexible working system in many of its offices.
Job Sharing and Reduced Hours
All applications for job sharing or reduced hours will be treated fairly and on a case by case basis in accordance with the MoJ’s flexible working policy and equality policy.
Excess Fares and Relocation Allowances
This job is not eligible for relocation allowances, but excess fares may be considered in accordance with MoJ’s excess fares allowance policy.
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.
Flexible working hours
The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices.
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 UKor 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.
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.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.
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.