Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser – Science & Innovation Lead

Ministry of Justice; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is advertising a permanent post as Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser and Science Office Deputy Director in Justice Digital, Data & Science, sitting alongside the Data Directorate. The role supports the Chief Scientific Adviser in delivering strategic scientific advice and leads the Science Office's R&D portfolio.

Its remit covers science advice, behavioural science, futures and emerging technology across policy and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Security clearance (SC) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Science Office and its research, development and innovation portfolio.
• Support the Chief Scientific Adviser in providing strategic scientific advice across the Ministry of Justice.
• Ensure policy, operational delivery and investment decisions are underpinned by robust evidence.
• Embed science and technology across Ministry of Justice priorities.

Skills

Security clearance

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is advertising a permanent post as Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser and Science Office Deputy Director in Justice Digital, Data & Science, sitting alongside the Data Directorate. The role supports the Chief Scientific Adviser in delivering strategic scientific advice and leads the Science Office's R&D portfolio.

Its remit covers science advice, behavioural science, futures and emerging technology across policy and operational teams.