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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Analyst - **Company:** Ministry of Justice - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £42,914.0 - £46,182.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Security, Data Sharing, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/ApplicationMethods?jobId=20467&record=20467 ## About the Role * Technical: Experience with R/Python and Excel for quantitative analysis, SQL was working with large datasets and GitHub for collaboration * Ability to confidently explore new datasets and use appropriate quantitative analytical methods and tools to draw out insights relevant to stakeholders * Ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring outputs and translating analysis into actionable insights. * Manage time and own workload effectively across multiple projects to deliver a suite of outputs to deadlines * Ability to work collaboratively with the wider team and comfortably lead meetings with a broad variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, and manage those relationships * 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., We are recruiting using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process: * Communicating and Influencing * Delivering at Pace * Working Together For existing analysts from all professions, in addition to the three Civil Service behaviours listed above, you will be assessed on two sets of professional competencies at interview. For badged and unbadged Civil Service candidates, in addition to the three Civil Service behaviours listed above, you will be assessed on your analytical knowledge, experience, and abilities, as well as the impact of your analytical work., * 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, * Technical: Experience with R/Python and Excel for quantitative analysis, SQL was working with large datasets and GitHub for collaboration * Ability to confidently explore new datasets and use appropriate quantitative analytical methods and tools to draw out insights relevant to stakeholders * Ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring outputs and translating analysis into actionable insights. * Manage time and own workload effectively across multiple projects to deliver a suite of outputs to deadlines * Ability to work collaboratively with the wider team and comfortably lead meetings with a broad variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, and manage those relationships Evidence of Experience CV or Work History, Experience Questions, Statement of Suitability, Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Working Together Technical 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 Level of security checks required Baseline Personnal Security Standard (BPSS) ## Description We're recruiting for a Data Analyst here at the Ministry of Justice, to be part of our warm and collaborative Victims, Journeys and Insights team., We're recruiting for a SEO Data Analyst to be part of our warm and collaborative Criminal Justice System and Victims Data Division. The Criminal Justice System (CJS) and Victims Data Division drives strategic change by developing innovative cross-system data tools and projects, while enhancing data standards, sharing, and literacy. There is strong support at all levels to improve data linkage and access across the CJS, unlocking valuable insights and enabling better decision-making. Our work is at the forefront of this transformation, making it a dynamic and impactful team to join. Victims, Journeys and Insights team The Victims, Journeys and Insights team focuses on better understanding the victims' data landscape and improving outcomes for victims by linking and analysing the data held on them and using those insights to drive policy and operational changes. The policy area is the subject of high Ministerial and public interest. The team focuses on the data of victims of rape and sexual violence and domestic abuse. The postholder will lead the discovery and analytical work on domestic abuse victims and support on other areas of analysis as well as exploring potential new innovative data sources to bring into the team. This will involve working with third sector support services as well as internal data providers to source and then analyse available data on victims to produce actionable insights. The VJI team is currently partnering with a third sector sexual violence support service to use and test insights gathered from statistical data analysis and the postholder would lead this experimental analysis. Previous work in the team includes report focusing on the interaction between the police investigation and the support service engagement. The role is open to: 1. Existing analysts from all professions (GORS/GSS/GSR/GES) either on level transfer or on promotion. 2. Other candidates that are not members of GSS, GORS, GSR, GES professions but possess and can demonstrate similar experience at the appropriate level., * Lead the domestic abuse victims analysis programme to include the review, cleaning, preparing and managing data for analysis, ensuring it is accurate, consistent and fit for purpose. * Lead the delivery of the data sharing agreement with Victim Support charity and rape crisis centres to access external data, ensuring necessary data security steps are taken * Carry out analysis to help teams and stakeholders answer key questions and make data-informed decisions, including following quality assurance standards * Conducting analysis on the datasets available on domestic abuse victims and exploring the possibilities to link these datasets together * Undertake verbal and written reporting on analysis for a range of stakeholders * Work with internal partners to scope the new xCJS linked dataset to understand how it might be used for future analysis for victims services and contribute to use case and research question generation across the wider team * Work as part of a supportive and collaborative data community, sharing learning and feedback. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!, Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements., 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., 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 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. 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