91709 - Principal Statistician – Prisons , Analysis Directorate Ministry of Justice

Salary   The national salary is £54,358 - £61,585, London salary is £58,847 - £66,670. 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   Grade 7 Organisation Grade for MoJ   Grade 7 Post Type   Permanent Working Pattern   Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Role Type   Analytical, Economics, Operational Research, Social Research, Statistics Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?   Yes Job description  

Do you have the passion, values, and ability to help us solve the biggest problems of the justice system?

Principal Statistician – Prisons (G7), Analysis Directorate Ministry of Justice

Overview

We have 1 role in the Prison Data Unit, within the Analysis Directorate.

Roles are open to

1. Existing analysts from the Government Statistical Service either on level transfer or on promotion.
2. Other candidates that are not members of the GSS but possess and can demonstrate similar experience at the appropriate level. Badging opportunities will be available once in post for those who wish to apply.

Minimum requirements to apply:

Candidates must be able to show the relevant experience and skills and must meet the criteria for entry:

Grade 7 – must meet all of the following:

• You have significant work experience (usually a minimum of four years) evidencing use of data and/or analytical skills. Time spent on an analytical PhD can count towards this.
• You have significant experience of managing projects
• You have experience of leading or managing a team

We welcome applications from candidates based across the UK. Candidates will have the option of being based in the Leeds or London HQ offices (with flexible working arrangements available) or your nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office: see this map for more details.

Alternative locations may be available and will be discussed and agreed on the completion of background checks.

Interviews are likely to take place in November/December 2024 and will be held via MS Teams. We will keep a merit list for a year for those who successfully pass the interview board but who are not offered a post.

About the Analysis Directorate

We are passionate about improving justice outcomes through innovative research, data and analysis. In the Analysis Directorate, we provide high quality data and analysis helping to ensure strategic, policy, finance, corporate and operational decisions are based on robust evidence.

We create a culture in which people are empowered with the data and information to make excellent decisions; using cutting edge tools, techniques and collaboration; putting evidence at the heart of the justice system.

We are a multi-disciplinary team of around 650 staff that sits at the heart of the Ministry of Justice providing analytical support across a diverse and exciting agenda. We work in a dynamic and fast-paced context and our skills are in heavy demand across the Ministry of Justice. Our collaborations beyond government are seen as ground-breaking. The Analysis community is made up of analysts and specialists including: Social Researchers, Economists, Operational Researchers, Statist