Local Prevention Data Analyst

Ministry of Justice; United States; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice invites applications for a G7 Local Prevention Data Lead within Justice Digital, Data and Science, to join the BOLD partnership and support national-to-local data initiatives. Hybrid working from London or Leeds, with travel to London and local authorities, and a requirement for Security Check clearance.

The role focuses on creating linked datasets and frontline tools for policy impact. The post leads data analysis across government partners, guiding analysts and

Qualifications

• Strong track record of developing and analysing large government datasets to deliver robust analysis.
• Experience leading analytical projects with clear plans, resources, risks, and timely delivery.
• Leadership skills to work with colleagues from different professions in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of linked national justice and local authority resident datasets and associated analysis.
• Manage the delivery of data‑driven tools and products that support frontline practitioners.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and partners to ensure data products are practical and scalable.
• Lead a small team of analysts, providing direction, coaching and support.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Statistical methods

Data linkage

Job description

Role Overview

Please note that unless you are an existing member of staff at Justice Digital, Data and Science, the only London location being recruited to is 10 South Colonnade, E14 4PU. We are no longer recruiting to 102 Petty France, SW1H 9AJ.

The role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We are recruiting for a G7 Local Prevention Data Lead at Justice Digital, Data and Science to be part of our warm and collaborative Cross‑Government and Academia team, which is part of the Better Outcomes through Linked Data (BOLD) partnership.

Public services collect a large amount of data which is used to improve the quality of services offered to the public, but it is often not shared between organisations, making it difficult to understand whether certain services have been effective. This role sits within the BOLD Prevention workstream, which supports cross‑government efforts to improve outcomes for people with multiple needs. The workstream aims to enhance data sharing across organisations, deepen our understanding of individuals' needs, and provide earlier, better‑quality information to support decision‑making.

This role will lead the development of national‑local data products with local authority partners, including linked national justice‑local resident datasets, creating a single view of residents' needs and experiences to surface to the frontline and developing a scalable frontline tool that can be shared with other areas. The post holder will lead analysis of the data to provide insights to support the national plan to end homelessness, reducing reoffending strategy and place‑based policy making. This post requires working closely with data and digital professionals to deliver the products, as well as analysts, policymakers, operational partners, and data providers across government and other organisations.

This role will focus on bringing national and local data together and working in partnership with local areas. The postholder will lead a pilot from inception, including data acquisition, data linkage, the development of frontline tools, and hands‑on analysis of multiple data sources to understand people's journeys and experiences of public services. They will also work closely with others across the data directorate and other government departments to identify use cases, assess the feasibility of future projects, explore innovative analytical solutions, and deliver analytical products.

Applicants must be willing to travel regularly to London and to local authorities partner sites as required. Applicants may be based in either London or Leeds HQ offices (with flexible working arrangements available).

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the development of linked national justice and local authority resident datasets and associated analysis, ensuring they are based on comprehensive, high‑quality data, using robust methodology, and fit for operational, analytical, and strategic use.
• Manage the delivery of data‑driven tools and products that support frontline practitioners to identify need, target support effectively, and improve outcomes for people with multiple needs.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and other partners, working collaboratively to understand user needs and ensure that data products and tools are practical, flexible, and scalable across different local contexts.
• Lead a small team of analysts, namely two junior analysts and any matrix‑managed staff, providing clear direction, coaching and support to build capability and ensure delivery of high‑quality analytical outputs.

Success Profile

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a panel interview held via Microsoft Teams. At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
• Technical skills – Analysing large government datasets, applying statistical and technical methods

As part of your interview, you will be asked to deliver a presentation that assesses your technical experience. Further details will be provided if successful at sift.

Requirements

• Security Clearance (SC) – Willingness to be assessed against this requirement.
• A strong track record of developing and analysing large government datasets to deliver robust analysis, including data preparation, data linkage and manipulation, and applying analytical techniques and quality assurance.
• Experience of applying statistical and technical methods to deliver robust analysis to inform policy and/or operational decisions.
• Good demonstration of managing analytical or technical projects, ensuring clear plans and resources are in place, risks mitigated and outcomes delivered to time and high quality.
• Good experience of managing stakeholder expectations and navigating difficult discussions, including communicating complex findings to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with and get the best out of a multidisciplinary team.

A Personal Statement (no more than 750 words) which should outline your experience and skills, giving clear examples of work undertaken. It should specifically address the following criteria listed below, using a separate paragraph for each;

• Experience of analysing large government datasets to deliver robust analysis.
• Experience of leading analytical projects, ensuring clear plans and resources are in place, risks mitigated and outcomes delivered to time and high quality.
• Leadership skills showcasing the ability to work with colleagues from different professions to get the best out of a multidisciplinary team.

Salary & Benefits

The national salary range is £58,511 - £65,329, London salary range is £63,343 - £70,725. Base salary for this role is from £63,343 to £70,725 based London location, £58,511 to £65,329 for those based on national location.

You’ll receive a range of excellent benefits when you join our department, including:

• A generous employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, (increasing to 30 days once you have reached 5 years of service), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday.
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, working part time or compressed hours. Designed to support a positive work‑life balance.
• Employees are allocated 10% of their working time for personal and professional development.
• A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best‑in‑class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully‑funded vocational programmes and e‑learning platforms.
• Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too.
• New entrants to the Civil Service joining the MoJ are expected to start at the minimum of the pay band.
• Existing Civil Servants moving on a level transfer will retain their current base salary or move to the minimum of the pay band for the role, whichever is higher.
• Existing Civil Servants who are promoted will either move to the bottom of the new grade's pay band or receive a 10% uplift, whichever provides the greater increase.

We are a Disability Confident employer and 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.

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The Ministry of Justice 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 role: 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.

Additional Information

We welcome diversity and 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. 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. 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

Contact

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