At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data and evaluation strategies to support victims' policy development.
- Company: Ministry of Justice, committed to making a difference for victims.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, flexible working, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with diverse employee networks and family-friendly policies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on victims' lives through innovative data-driven policies.
- Qualifications: Experience in data analysis, strong communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 58511 - 65329 £ per year.
Eligibility
This vacancy is only available to existing Civil Servant employees and employees of accredited non‑departmental public bodies (NDPBs). Please review the eligibility section before you apply.
General Information
The national salary range is £58,511 – £65,329, London salary range is £63,343 – £70,725. Salary will be dependent on base location. Working pattern: Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working. Locations: Leeds, London. Region: London, Yorkshire and the Humber. Grade: 7. Post type: Permanent. Reserve list: 12 months. Job ID: 18857.
Ways of Working
Full‑time, part‑time or the option to job share. For part‑time staff we are only able to accept applications from those willing to work the equivalent of 0.8 FTE per week.
Location
Successful candidates may be based at 102 Petty France, London or 5 Wellington Place, Leeds. Occasional travel between the two locations may be required. The role offers a hybrid working model, balancing remote work and time spent in the base location.
Role Overview
The Criminal Courts and Victims Directorate is recruiting a permanent Grade 7 Head of Victims Data, Digital, Monitoring and Evaluation Policy. The role sits within the Victim and Witness Commissioning and Implementation Unit, acting as the key link between victims’ policy and analytical teams to maximise the benefits of analysis in policy development.
Responsibilities
- Lead the unit’s cross‑cutting Monitoring and Evaluation strategy to build future understanding and capability of what works for victims funding and commissioning, and to provide evidence for future Spending Reviews.
- Lead on current and future monitoring and evaluation projects, such as evaluating the National Homicide Service and National Witness Service, and use findings in wider service design work.
- Lead a matrix team on specific policy workstreams relating to transformation of the victims funding landscape, focusing on data, digital, monitoring and evaluation.
- Lead on policy and strategy for supporting victims of tech‑enabled abuse.
- Design, develop and deliver a digital data portal for the unit’s 100 grant recipients, in partnership with grant leads, MOJ Digital, Commercial and Legal.
- Build strong relationships with MOJ analysts, service transformation teams and other MOJ victims policy teams.
- Lead external stakeholder engagement for analytical projects or upcoming publications of findings.
Skills and Experience
- Strong familiarity with data or evaluation and how they can be utilised within policy.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, ability to build constructive long‑term relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, able to produce high‑quality briefing and reports and synthesise complex topics for the target audience.
- Ability to break down strategic questions into tangible work streams and evaluation options for delivery.
- Comfortable proactively seeking opportunities to improve policy development through data.
- Ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast‑paced or uncertain environment.
- Knowledge of the victims funding landscape.
Disability Confident
The Ministry of Justice is proud to be Level 3 Disability Confident, offering guaranteed interviews for all people with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Benefits
- Annual leave of 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service.
- Scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year.
- Additional paid time off for public holidays and one privilege day.
- Leave for part‑time and job‑share posts calculated on a pro‑rata basis.
- Pension: The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes.
- Training: The MoJ offers extensive training and development opportunities.
- Networks: Employee‑run networks for minority ethnic origin, disability, caring responsibilities, women, LGBT+.
- Support: Family‑friendly policies, flexible benefits (voluntary benefits, retail vouchers, discounts), paid paternity/adoption/maternity leave, free annual sight tests for screen users.
Civil Service Nationality Rules
Nationals of Commonwealth countries with right to work in the UK. Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS. Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members who have applied for settled or pre‑settled status under the 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.
Contact Information
alice.jones3@justice.gov.uk
Job Reference
18857
Head of Victims Data, Digital, Monitoring and Evaluation Policy - Criminal Courts and Victims D[...] in Leeds employer: Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working options, extensive training opportunities, and a commitment to diversity through employee-run networks, staff can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on victims' policy and support services. Located in both Leeds and London, employees benefit from a dynamic hybrid working model that fosters collaboration and innovation across the Criminal Courts and Victims Directorate.
