Job summary

This position is National

Job description

Do you have the passion, values, and ability to help us solve the biggest problems of the justice system?

Cross-Cutting Performance Lead Analyst, SEO, Analysis Directorate, Ministry of Justice

Overview

We have one role in the HMPPS Performance Unit (part of the Prison, Probation and Reoffending Data & Statistics Division) within the Analysis Directorate.

Roles are open to:�

Existing analystsfrom all professions (GORS/GSS/GSR/GES)either on level transfer or on promotion.Other candidatesthat are not members of GSS, GORS, GSR, GES professions but possess and can demonstrate similar experience at the appropriate level. Badging opportunities will be available once in post for those who wish to apply.

Specialist allowance

Due to the role(s) being analytical, those successful in recruitment will be eligible for a specialist allowance following an analytical interview based on the following values:�

SEO London: �500 � SEO National: �1500�

Minimum requirements to apply:

Candidates must be able to show the relevant experience and skills and must meet the criteria for entry:

SEO grade:

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.

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: .

Alternative locations may be available and will be discussed and agreed on the completion of background checks.

Interviews are likely to take place in late October and November 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 Analysis Directorate

We are passionate about improving justice outcomes through innovative research, data and analysis. In the Analysis Directorate, we provide high quality data and analysis helping to ensure strategic, policy, finance, corporate and operational decisions are based on robust evidence.

We create a culture in which people are empowered with the data and information to make excellent decisions; using cutting edge tools, techniques and collaboration; putting evidence at the heart of the justice system.

We are a multi-disciplinary team of around 650 staff that sits at the heart of the Ministry of Justice providing analytical support across a diverse and exciting agenda. We work in a dynamic and fast-paced context and our skills are in heavy demand across the Ministry of Justice. Our collaborations beyond government are seen as ground-breaking. The Analysis community is made up of analysts and specialists including: Social Researchers, Economists, Operational Researchers, Statisticians, Data Engineers, Data Scientists and other data specialists (such as data strategists, data dissemination, generalists and assurance experts).

Why work in the Analysis Directorate?
In the Analysis Directorate, 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.

3. What you�ll do

The postholder will lead the delivery and development of offender accommodation and employment data and measures. These report a high-profile area for the department with evidence showing these as key drivers in reducing reoffending. You will work closely with policy colleagues, operational colleagues up to Director General and as well as colleagues in the analysis directorate to provide expertise on the data. Through utilising the automated processes, you will get the opportunity to develop coding skills in R.

You will also provide wider support to the Cross-Cutting Performance Team, overseeing work on Unpaid Work and sentence management, supporting delivering of the HMPPS Annual Report and help maintain the HMPPS Performance Portal. Within this role, you will line manage 1 HEO member of staff.

Additionally, you will lead the delivery of the Offender Accommodation Outcomes and Offender Employment Outcomes Official Statistics and consider ways to expand and improve both publications.

4. Who you are

The following experience and skills will berequired:

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both policy and operational stakeholders and partners to drive work forward.� Excellent written and oral communication and with the ability to explain data and analytical concepts and practices to non-technical stakeholders, discussing analytical options and making recommendations. Strong analytical leadership abilities, and in particular robust data skills and good working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Good organisational skills, with the ability to plan your time out, deliver at pace, manage competing priorities, and ensure deadlines are met. Strong skills in using Microsoft Excel.

The following experience and skills aredesirable:

Knowledge and practical experience of the Code of Practice for Statistics and applying it to the production of Official Statistics. Coding experience, particularly in R and experience of working on the Analytical Platform. Experience of presenting to stakeholders, preferably of analysis. Experience of managing and developing others, prioritising and delegating tasks in line with organisational objectives

5. 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.�

5a. 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 abilities, strengths, experience, technical skills, 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 at interview stage:

Delivering at Pace Making effective decisions Working Together

Please also refer to the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade.

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Forexisting analystsfrom all professions, as well as the three civil service behaviours stated above, you will be assessed ontwo setsof professional competencies at interview.

Forexternal (non-Civil Service)candidates (and unbadged candidates within the Civil Service), as well as the three civil service behaviours stated above, you will be assessed on your analytical knowledge, experience and abilities, and the impact of your analytical work.�

Professional Competencies�

Professional Competency (1) Knowledge & Skills

GSS - Data Analysis.� GORS - Knowledge and application of OR Skills and Techniques.� GES - Analysis of Data.� GSR - Knowledge and application of GSR technical skills�

Professional Competency (2) Influence & Impact

GSS - Presenting and disseminating data effectively.� GORS - Achieving impact with analysis.� GES - Effective communication.� GSR - using and promoting social research

For more information regarding Professional Competency (2) please refer to the analytical profession internet links below. Please note that some aspect of the professional competency may overlap with the MoJ competencies listed above. We therefore recommend that in providing evidence for the professional competency, candidates focus on the technical and methodology aspects of the competencies that are specific to the profession. We will use evidence presented for the MoJ competencies in assessing the wider skills candidates have.

Government Statistician Group (GSG):Further information, including a user guide, can be found within the link below:��

Government Social Research Service (GSR):Further information can be found within the link below:�

Government Operational Research Service (GORS):Further information can be found within the link below:��

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Government Economic Service (GES):Further information can be found within the link below:�

6. Applicants invited for Interview�

You will be required to give a 5-minute presentation/carry out an analytical skills test at interview. Details of this will be sent to those candidates who are invited for interview.

7.Further Information

If you require any additional information about the role, please contact:

Person specification

Please refer to Job Description

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Professional competency (1) knowledge and skills oGSS - Data Analysis. oGORS - Knowledge and application of OR Skills and Techniques. oGES - Analysis of Data. oGSR - Knowledge and application of GSR technical skills Professional competency (2) influence and impact oGSS - Presenting and disseminating data effectively. oGORS - Achieving impact with analysis. oGES - Effective communication. oGSR - using and promoting social research

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �39,868, Ministry of Justice contributes �11,549 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Access to learning and developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityA with an employer contribution of Annual LeavePublic HolidaysSeason Ticket Advance

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

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