Disparities Analyst, HMPPS Disparities Analyst

Ministry of Justice; United States; Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking an analytical professional to join the Analysis Directorate. You will support the Disparities Unit, improving recording, analysis and reporting of equalities data for staff, prisoners and probationers.

You will develop dashboards, produce briefings and collaborate with policy teams to identify drivers of disparity. This is a hybrid role based in the UK, with opportunities to visit frontline services.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with ownership of analytics tasks.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and systems.
• Experience with prisons and probation data is desirable.
• Clear communication of complex information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards and regular reporting on equality, diversity and inclusion measures.
• Prepare datasets, analytical products and briefings for senior leaders.
• Identify data quality issues and propose practical solutions.
• Take ownership of defined analytical projects and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Education

Numerate degree with analytical component

Tools

R

GitHub

Excel

Job description

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: see this map for more details. Alternative locations may be available and will be discussed and agreed on the completion of background checks. Interviews are likely to take place in November 2026 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 300 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.

What you'll do

The post holder will report to and work closely with the G7 HMPPS Disparities Analysis Lead. They will support the delivery of a high-quality analytical service to the HMPPS Disparities Unit and the wider Performance, Standards and Behaviours Group. Working under the direction of the G7, the post holder will help improve the recording, analysis and reporting of equalities data relating to HMPPS staff and people in prison and on probation. They will produce clear, quality-assured analysis that helps senior leaders, operational colleagues and policy teams understand disparities, identify their potential drivers and assess where further action may be required. The role provides an opportunity to take ownership of defined analytical projects, develop technical and stakeholder-management skills, and contribute ideas for new work. The post holder will work collaboratively with the G7, the wider analytical team and the HMPPS Disparities Unit. This varied role offers a creative analyst opportunity to: Undertake and improve analysis relating to protected characteristics for HMPPS staff and people in our care. Develop, maintain and quality-assure dashboards and regular reporting on equality, diversity and inclusion measures. Prepare datasets, analytical products and briefings that help senior leaders understand disparities across prison groups and probation regions. Identify data-quality issues and gaps in the available evidence, working with colleagues to develop practical solutions. Support further development of the drivers of disparity model for racial disparity and explore its potential application to other protected characteristics. Support regional and local colleagues to interpret disparity data and consider the factors that may be contributing to different outcomes. Help establishments and probation regions learn from evidence-informed approaches to addressing disparities and assess their impact. Respond to analytical commissions from the HMPPS Disparities Unit, producing timely, accessible and robust advice. Build effective working relationships with analytical, policy and operational colleagues and other stakeholders working on equalities issues across HMPPS. Deliver defined analytical projects and contribute to wider strategic work supporting fairness and equality across the justice system.

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.

Interview Process

You will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework at interview stage: Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Seeing the Bigger Picture 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 For existing analysts from all professions, as well as the three civil service behaviours stated above, you will be assessed on two sets of professional competencies at interview. For external (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.

Hybrid Working

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). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. 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: All successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) - See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity). For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location's respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended). 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.

Disability Confident

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 TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Redeployment Interview Scheme Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'. MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

Eligibility

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

Candidates must be able to show the relevant experience and skills and must meet the criteria for entry: You possess a numerate degree or a degree that has an analytical, statistical or research element, with a 2:2 or above, or as a higher degree (e.g. MSc, PhD). Alternatively, you have significant experience evidencing use of data and/or analytical skills (outside of a part-completed Civil Service degree apprenticeship).

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and evidence of taking ownership of analytical tasks or defined projects.
• The ability to select and apply appropriate analytical approaches and contribute creative ideas to solving problems.
• The ability to understand, bring together and analyse complex datasets and systems.
• The ability to explain complex information clearly to analytical and non-analytical audiences.
• Good organisational and project-management skills, including an understanding of Analytical Quality Assurance principles and statistical best practice.
• Experience of working collaboratively with customers and colleagues to understand their requirements and deliver useful analytical products.
• Experience of using R, GitHub and Excel, or evidence of the ability to develop proficiency quickly.
• Previous experience working with prisons and/ or probation data.
• Experience with statistical techniques,
• Your work history should meet the following criteria: well structured, succinct, and written in clear language.

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, Presentation

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.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

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 www.www.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.

Salary

The national salary range is £42,914 - £46,182, London salary range is £49,325 - £53,081. Your salary will be dependent on your base location.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

Assessment Methods

We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods CV or Work History Specific membership requirements You will be asked to supply evidence of your GORS/GSS/GSR/GES membership at application stage, this can consist of confirmation of passing the GES/GSR/GSS/GSS badging board