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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Operational Data Lead - **Company:** Ministry of Justice - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £58,511.0 - £65,329.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Data Security, Data Sharing, Data Visualization, Linked Data, Operational Data Store, Service Design, Data Streaming, Data Import/Export, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/ApplicationMethods?jobId=20673&record=20673 ## About the Role Essential * Experience working in Health and Justice areas in central or local government and demonstrated experience of leverage those experiences, knowledge and networks to progress discovery activities. (technical skills) * Demonstrable experience in understanding data or systems level requirements, in health or justice subject domain to deliver specific project level outcomes. (technical skills) * Strong experience in applying statistical and quantitative techniques and approaches including analysis, data preparation, linkage approaches and /or data visualisation to inform policy and/or operational decisions (technical skills) * A strong understanding of customer needs and expectations, developing clear plans to meet these needs that make a significant difference to policy or operational colleagues and delivering them to time and quality. (managing a quality service) * Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex concepts and practices to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders (communicating and influencing) * A self-starter, who can take a vision and goals and make them reality for themselves and a team, and can shape this role rather than waiting to be given instructions (leadership), * Previous experience working in Health and Justice areas in central or local government and demonstrated experience of leverage those experiences, knowledge and networks to progress discovery activities * Demonstrable experience in understanding data or systems level requirements, in health or justice subject domain to deliver specific project level outcomes * Strong experience in applying statistical and quantitative techniques and approaches including analysis, data preparation, linkage approaches and /or data visualisation to inform policy and/or operational decisions * A strong understanding of customer needs and expectations, developing clear plans to meet these needs that make a significant difference to policy or operational colleagues and delivering them to time and quality. * Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex concepts and practices to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders * A self-starter, who can take a vision and goals and make them reality for themselves and a team, and can shape this role rather than waiting to be given instructions A diverse sift panel will review the information in your CV and Personal Statement to assess the sift criteria specified above. We operate an anonymous shortlisting process. Please ensure your CV and statement of suitability do not include your name or any other identifying details. Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on "previous experience working in Health and Justice areas in central or local government and demonstrated experience of leverage those experiences, knowledge and networks to progress discovery activities" as evidenced in the CV will be conducted. Following the pre-sift, a full sift will take place based on all the essential criteria in the person specification as evidenced in the CV and Statement of Suitability. Please ensure your CV goes beyond job titles, civil service grades and timelines and clearly sets out the specific subject area and analytical activities you have undertaken and the outcomes delivered. Given that the pre sift will be based on the CV, candidates should ensure that evidence of meeting the essential criteria clearly demonstrated. Please include examples of datasets used, analytical methods applied, tools and languages, and the insights or products generated. Focus on what you did and the impact your work had, rather than general descriptions of your role., * Technical Skills (including discovery, understanding data requirements, applying statistical and quantitative techniques) demonstrating technical competence at G7 level * Leadership * Communicating and Influencing * Managing a Quality Service Please note this recruitment process will not meet the requirements for badging at the G7 grade within the analytical professions. Separate grading opportunities may be available to successful candidates. Appointments are made strictly in merit order. In the event that two or more candidates receive identical interview scores, the experience working in Health and Justice areas in central or local government and demonstrated experience of leverage those experiences, knowledge and networks to progress discovery activities. will be applied as the primary lead criterion to determine the final merit order., o Previous experience working in Health and Justice areas in central or local government and demonstrated experience of leverage those experiences, knowledge and networks to progress discovery activities o Demonstrable experience in understanding data or systems level requirements, in health or justice subject domain to deliver specific project level outcomes o Strong experience in applying statistical and quantitative techniques and approaches including analysis, data preparation, linkage approaches and /or data visualisation to inform policy and/or operational decisions o A strong understanding of customer needs and expectations, developing clear plans to meet these needs that make a significant difference to policy or operational colleagues and delivering them to time and quality. o Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex concepts and practices to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders o A self-starter, who can take a vision and goals and make them reality for themselves and a team, and can shape this role rather than waiting to be given instructions Evidence of Experience CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability ## Description 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 Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We're recruiting for a G7 Operational Data Lead here at Justice Digital, Data and Science to be part of our warm and collaborative Cross-Government Division within Justice Data. The Cross-Government Division addresses complex justice challenges that cut across organisational boundaries. Working with partners across government, academia, and delivery systems, the division focuses on improving data access, building evidence and insight, and developing practical tools that support better decision-making, frontline delivery, and long-term system transformation. The division administers the BOLD (Better Outcomes through Linked Data) Partnership which is a cross public sector partnership focussed on improving outcomes for society, particularly for vulnerable individuals and those with complex needs -such as those facing homelessness, poverty, health challenges, offending behaviour or substance misuse. The division has three new priority areas it is focusing on: youth justice, health, and prevention working collaboratively with partners within the BOLD partnership. There is a strong culture of sharing best practice, developing cutting-edge capability, and celebrating achievements. The BOLD Health workstream is focusing on linking data on health and the criminal justice system. We are mainly at discovery and early delivery stages. The key objectives are: 1. Establish a shared understanding of mental health identification, need and treatment for offenders and strengthen the evidence base for policy, commissioning, and service design in justice and health 2. Support better frontline decision making in probation and health to improve prevention and reduce harm for vulnerable cohorts including monitoring the Mental Health Act 2025 3. Build the foundations for sustainable health and justice data sharing. This workstream involves linking heath and justice data for analytical purposes, developing operational frontline tools based on linked health-justice system data and understanding how mental health data flows through the criminal justice system. The current team is small (4 people) and is expected to expand to around 16 people by the end of 2026. It is a multi-disciplinary team with analysts, data scientists, data engineers, service designers and policy/engagement leads. Whilst based in MOJ, there will be close working with HMPPS, DHSC and NHS England colleagues to design and deliver all projects. This Post This post is the G7 Data Analyst Lead focusing on using linked data for operational purposes. The year one programme is likely to cover: * Development of a local level pilot to share health and probation data to improve health outcomes and reduce re-offending associated with health (particularly mental health) including developing working tools for frontline use of data for operational purposes * Development of a dashboard for the monitoring of 28 day transfers between prison and NHS secured premises under the Mental Health Act 2025 using HMPPS and NHS England data This work will also be supported by a service designers and data engineers as needed., The core responsibilities of the head of the team are: * Lead the work for the BOLD Health Operational Data team working closely with other senior members of the BOLD Health team. * Lead discovery activities to identify data & system gaps & data flows to help form the future delivery of the programme - what is the data we need, where, how good is it/trusted and mechanisms for getting it that help support the outcomes of our partners. * Develop operational tools for probation and health colleagues based on linked and shared health-probation data that improve offenders' health and reduce reoffending associated with health and mental health needs. This includes: + Identify appropriate business needs and location of appropriate data + Work in partnership with specialist data sharing team to access legally data + Work with Data and Analytics Engineers to transfer data into operational data tools + Delivering operational tools (e.g. dashboards, automated emails etc). * Develop these tools through a local level pilot with probation and health colleagues in a test and learn approach prior to wider roll-out. * Development of a dashboard for monitoring of 28 day transfers between prison and NHS secured premises under the Mental Health Act 2025 using HMPPS and NHS England data. * Line manage and support a team of 3-4 staff. This is a new team, and you will have the opportunity to shape your role and the wider team approach and culture. 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 and 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. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion., Expected week commencing 14th September 2026 Behaviours Leadership Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Level of security checks required DBS Basic Security Clearance (SC) ## Related Videos - [Data is Key: Scraping Metadata from Websites](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/708-data-is-key-scraping-metadata-from-websites) - [Smart City, Smart Mobility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/954-smart-city-smart-mobility) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [Offline first!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/645-offline-first) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)