90980 - Senior Data Analyst

Salary   The national salary range is £32,827 - £35,678X, London salary range is £37,174 - £40,403 . Your salary will be dependent on your base location Number of jobs available   1 Detail of reserve list   12 Months Region   National City/Town   National Building/Site   NATIONAL Please note: Some of our MoJ Office locations, such as our Liverpool Justice Collaboration Centre, require higher levels of National Security Vetting. The MoJ is working to open more Justice Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite Offices over time. Click here to learn more about where our currently open Justice Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite Offices are, to identify where you may be based and understand National Security Vetting requirements of each location. Grade   HEO Organisation Grade for MoJ   HEO Post Type   Permanent Working Pattern   Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Role Type   Analytical, Operational Delivery Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?   Yes Job description  

Directorate: Strategy, Analysis and Planning

Team: Data, Analysis and Insight

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst

About us

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of Criminal, Civil and Family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice.   

In 2016 HMCTS embarked on a challenging reform programme with the vision to upgrade our justice system so that it works even better for everyone, from judges and legal professionals, to witnesses, litigants, and the vulnerable victims of crime. This will help to ensure access to justice for all, as well as to consolidate the UK’s position at the forefront of an increasingly competitive international legal market.  To support this transformation, HMCTS published its Data Strategy in 2021, setting out its ambitions to become a truly data-driven organisation.

The Data, Analysis and Insight (DAI) team plays a key role in making HMCTS a data driven organisation. We are a team of data engineers, analysts and data access specialists who provide HMCTS and the Judiciary with timely, accurate and accessible operational management information and analysis that underpins strategic and operational decisions and Reform activities.

To support this, we are currently migrating the data from numerous HMCTS case management systems into a new Azure cloud-based platform, referred to as the Strategic Data Platform. This new platform has already transformed the way we work together, how we work with data and enabled us to add more value than ever to the organisation and the public.

We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and want to make a difference in people’s lives in delivering justice. If you’re interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. 

Reporting and Analytics Team 

The aim of the Reporting & Analysis team is to provide timely management information (MI) to Jurisdictional Service Owners (Deputy Directors), Service Managers, operational teams, judicial staff and judges. 

As a member of DAI you will play a key role in transforming HMCTS into a data driven organisation. The role will provide opportunities to work across multidisciplinary teams to gain wider experience, depending on the interests and skills of the post holder. 

About the role

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will support the increased demand and expectations to ensure we deliver our Reform MI products at pace and focuses on reporting for our customers (e.g., Family Public Law and Online Civil Money Claims).

You will work closely with data scientists, data engineers and operational subject matter experts to ensure the information visualised meets customer needs, while providing an opportunity to develop their own skills. There may be line management responsibilities immediately or in the future.

Key responsibilities

• Business performance issues & solutions: Analyse business processes and operations through data to understand performance issues. Give recommendations for solutions that will drive improvement.  
• Build engaging modern data products: Support and at times, lead the development of dashboards, analysis, narrative, and new data tools. 
• Data visualisation: Support the development and dissemination of best practise in reporting and visualising different types of quantitative information to ensure key features of the data are well communicated. 
• Compatibility across government: Support and develop data solutions using agile methodology and modern tools and platforms.  This may include SQL, Excel, Power BI, R Studio, GitHub, Trello, Python, Azure data services.

People, Communication & Engagement:

• Stakeholders’ engagement: Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners and stakeholders. Influencing skills, with the ability to take a complex ideas, concepts and data sets and communicate their key messages clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Management Information, Reporting, and Modelling teams to appraise data requirements for analysis and support the development of new KPIs and performance measures. 

What are we looking for? (Person Specification)

The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate:

Essential

• Experience in quantitative data analysis.
• Good knowledge of:
• data preparation, exploration, and visualisation in reports in Excel or other tools.
• data interrogation and querying data from databases (ideally using SQL).
• application of analytical and statistical methodologies for generating insight and for modelling.
• Data analysis and presenting results using appropriate visualisations.
• Confidence in working both independently and with senior stakeholders to challenge business processes.
• Delivering improved quality services and products by taking creative and innovative approaches.
• The ability to adjust your focus in response to evolving business needs is fundamental to this role.

Desirable

• Some experience of using Power BI, Excel, SQL, R and Python is desirable, but training opportunities will be available. 
• Knowledge of the justice system and the work of HMCTS for Immigration Tribunals and Royal Courts of Justice  would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of building reproducible analytical pipelines, automation, and version control (using GitHub)
• Knowledge of Agile ways of working and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Eligibility to join, or membership of an Analytical Profession (for example Government Operational Research Service (GORS), Government Statistical Service (GSS), Government Economic Service (GES), or Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT)). – If you are eligible or currently a member, please specify this on your CV or Statement of Suitability, including the specifics of your eligibility or membership.

Further information can be found within the link below: und within the links below:

Government Analysis Function – The Government Analysis Function is a network for all civil servants working in government analysis. (civilservice.gov.uk)

Further details

Occasional travel may be required dependent on business needs.

Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.

Additional Information  

Working Arrangements & Further Information

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, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. 

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.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of 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.

Eligibility

Staff on fixed term appointments must have been recruited through fair and open competition.

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 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.

Working for the Civil Service

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

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

• To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com);
• To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
• To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)

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 SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.

For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please see our Disability Confident Scheme Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

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.

 

Interview dates   Expected W/c 11th November 2024 (subject to change) Closing Date:  

14/10/2024, 23:55 hours.

Contact information   If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Please quote the job reference - 90980.

To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why. 

For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:

• You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
• You were studying abroad
• You were living overseas with parents

In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.

Success Profiles  

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.

if you feel that your application has not been treated in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance

We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.

Application form stage assessments

Behaviours Changing and Improving - 250 word limit Experience CV Statement of Suitability - 500 word limit A sift based on the lead behaviour, Changing and Improving, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, where all behaviours will then be considered.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, including your CV, statement of suitability and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Interview stage assessments

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy. Behaviours Changing and Improving Working Together Delivering at Pace Technical Skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
At Interview you will be asked technical skill questions covering the job criteria Any candidate who has been assessed as being appointable to the role they applied for may be offered a similar, lower grade role, if one is available. Furthermore, any candidate who has just missed meeting the criteria for a particular role, may be appointed to a similar role at a lower grade if such a role is available, and if they have been assessed as meeting the criteria for the lower grade role. These appointments will also be made in merit order.

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. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
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

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

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) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

· 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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules