Head of Pay Analysis, Analysis Directorate Ministry of Justice

Do you have the passion, values, and ability to help us solve the biggest problems of the justice system?Head of Pay Analysis, G7, Analysis Directorate Ministry of JusticeOverviewWe have one in the Strategic Workforce and Pay team, within the Analysis Directorate.Roles are open to:Existing analysts from all professions (GORS/GSS/GSR/GES) either on level transfer or on promotion.Other candidates that are not members of GSS, GORS, GSR, GES professions 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:must meet at least one of the following:You possess a numerate degree or a degree that has an analytical, statistical or research element, with a 2:2 or above, or as a higher degree (e.g. MSc, PhD).Alternatively, you have significant experience (usually a minimum of two-years work experience) evidencing use of data and/or analytical skills (outside of a part-completed Civil Service degree apprenticeship).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 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 DirectorateWe 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, Statisticians, Data Engineers, Data Scientists and other data specialists (such as data strategists, data dissemination, generalists and assurance experts).Why work in the Analysis Directorate?In the Analysis Directorate, we want all our people to feel valued for who they are and for the work they do. We provide a warm, inclusive place to work and offer a wide range of flexibilities and benefits as part of our people offer to reward our staff.What we offerFlexible working arrangements and a focus on equality of opportunity including welcoming part-time and/or job-share arrangements, compressed hours, working from home or your nearest Justice Collaboration Centres or Justice Satellite Office.Career development regular development and promotion opportunities across a wide range of roles, career development support, with a generous individual learning and development budget.Range of new areas of work and new tools and techniques we pride ourselves on our excellent deployment of well-established analytical methods, but also our progress to date. Progress such as our ambitious and innovative transformation programme to leverage departmental data and drive evidence-based decision-making using cutting-edge tools and techniques (for example: experimentation, personalisation, artificial intelligence).Analysis is at the centre of the Departments decision making our transformation programme is focused on maximising our impact on departmental outcomes. The Ministry of Justices Senior Team and our Ministerial Team want all decisions to be evidence driven your analysis will be key in influencing decisions and real-world impact.Vibrant community part of a multidisciplinary team that has a supportive culture and is looking to further develop the community with the help of everyone.See the frontline and what your work is influencing regular opportunities to visit our front-line service providers, including courts, prisons, and probation to better understand the areas your analysis is affecting.What youll doIn this role youll work closely with pay policy and pay and reward teams to develop costing models for Moj HQ and HMPPS pay remits. You will be responsible for providing essential analysis to support Trade union conversations and pay review body recommendations. The team also covers analysis for Gender pay gap reporting and other adhoc requests in response to proposed changes in pay arrangements.You will manage a team of 2 SEOs and 3 HEOs.Who you areThe following experience and skills will be required:Strong analytical ability - You will have experience of scoping and designing modelling and clearly explaining analysis for non-analytical and external stakeholders. Including conducting appropriate levels of QA and ensuring data is presented appropriately.Strong communication and collaboration skills - You will need to maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders across the Ministry of Justice. You will need good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to explain data and analytical concepts and practices to non-technical or external stakeholders.Delivery at pace - You will have experience of managing conflicting analytical projects and the ability to liaise with stakeholders to set priorities, goals, objectives, and timescales. You will be able to prioritise and produce analysis at pace whilst maintaining high standards.The following experience and skills are desirable:Experience in RKnowledge of Pay policy or analysisKnowledge/Experience of working with sensitive or personal information.