Statistics Lead (Ref: 1216)

We’re recruiting for a Statistics Lead here at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), to be part of our warm and collaborative Data Improvement Team, within the Data Directorate.
This is an exciting role leading the development of statistical dissemination practices across the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). You’ll drive significant, visible change by leading MOJ’s statistics development project, working with teams to improve publication practices to better serve users and producers of statistics. You will also lead the development of new tools for statistics dissemination, using digital capabilities to modernise official statistics publication, and oversee the Justice in Numbers platform.
The Data Improvement Team is at the heart of transforming decision-making across the MOJ and the wider Criminal Justice System (CJS), including the Home Office, Police, and Crown Prosecution Service. We are committed to improving justice outcomes through data-driven insights, tackling challenges around data sharing, quality, governance, and literacy. This three-year improvement programme will drive better strategic and operational decisions across the CJS.
This role sits within the Self-Service Analytics team, a key function of the Data Improvement Team. The team is responsible for developing and delivering the MoJ Data and Evidence Dissemination Strategy, which includes determining what data is shared, how it’s disseminated, timelines, resources, and driving cultural change for self-service. The team also manages dissemination software, tools, and stakeholder communication, alongside a training programme to upskill MoJ staff in data self-service. Additionally, the team oversees the HMPPS Performance Hub, MoJ’s central source for management information, and manages Justice in Numbers, the MoJ’s public-facing statistics webpage. The team is also developing the MoJ Evidence Library as part of the MoJ’s Evidence Strategy, building Explore Justice, an external portal for accessing MoJ datasets, and developing TopView, a tool for MoJ Directors and the Executive Committee., Lead the Statistics Development Project, collaborating with publication teams to improve statistical outputs.
Manage and develop Justice in Numbers and the wider Justice Data platform.
Work with Justice Digital to explore and develop new methods for presenting and disseminating statistics using the latest technology.
Stay up to date with best practices in statistics dissemination across the Government Statistical Service (GSS) and wider government, and implement these within the department.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!, We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:
· Seeing the Big Picture
· Changing and Improving
· Working Together
You will also be assessed against the Competency framework for the Government Statistician Group:
· Presenting and disseminating data effectively
A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above.
Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference.
If you are invited to interview, you may be asked to give a 5-minute presentation to demonstrate your approach to the presentation and dissemination of data. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on experience of leadership and delivering meaningful change will be conducted before the sift.
Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application.
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.
Terms & Conditions
Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact recruitment@digital.justice.gov.uk, We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Seeing the Big Picture
+ Changing and Improving
+ Working Together, This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
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)
+ 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
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Essential
· Strong leadership skills with the drive and determination to deliver meaningful change.
· Effective communication, negotiating, and influencing skills to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and specialisms.
· Good organisation and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams across diverse areas.
· Experience working with statistics and a sound understanding of legal and regulatory issues to ensure compliance with statistical dissemination practices.
· Ability to identify and drive new initiatives to improve practices across the department.
Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance
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 D&I Strategy., + Experience working with statistics and a sound understanding of legal and regulatory issues to ensure compliance with statistical dissemination practices.

· 37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours.
· 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
· Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop & grow
· Generous civil service pension based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (Contribution Rates)
· 25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the Kings’ birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service.
· 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!
· Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app.
· Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location)
· Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers.
· 5 days volunteering paid leave.
· Free membership to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
· Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym., Alongside your salary of £56,532, Ministry of Justice contributes £16,377 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Access to learning and development
+ A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
+ A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
+ A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
+ Annual Leave
+ Public Holidays
+ Season 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.
Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ