Lead Prison Performance Analyst

You have significant work experience evidencing use of data and/or analytical skills. Time spent on an analytical PhD can count towards this. 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 October 2026 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 300 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 offer Flexible 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 Department's decision making - our transformation programme is focused on maximising our impact on departmental outcomes. The Ministry of Justice's 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 you'll do Lead Cross-Cutting Performance Analyst The Cross-Cutting Performance team provides analysis on performance areas impacting the whole of HMPPS. You will provide analysis and insight on accommodation and employment outcomes for people in custody and those serving community sentences. These measures are key indicators of rehabilitation and reducing reoffending, supporting both operational and policy decision-making across HMPPS and the Ministry of Justice. You will also provide performance reports for the HMPPS Leadership Team and Agency Board. You will: Support performance reporting to HMPPS Leadership Team and Agency Board. Lead performance analysis and league tables on accommodation and employment outcomes. Provide Ministers and senior stakeholders with insight into performance trends and progress towards the Government's objectives, including the National Plan to End Homelessness. Work closely with policy and operational colleagues, providing advice on data quality, definitions, methodology and interpretation. Lead the production and publication of Official Statistics, including the annual Offender Accommodation Outcomes and Offender Employment Outcomes publications. Lead on the publication of management information on unpaid work delivery and sentence management. Undertake ad hoc analysis to support emerging business needs and priorities. The role offers opportunities to develop analytical and coding skills, including the use of R and the Analytical Platform, and to work with a wide range of stakeholders across HMPPS and the Ministry of Justice. Lead Prison Performance Analyst As a Lead Prison Performance Analyst, you will lead the delivery of high-profile performance products that inform decision-making across HM Prison and Probation Service. The team is responsible for maintaining and developing the Prison Performance Framework, monitoring prison performance, and providing insight to senior leaders and Ministers. You will: Lead the development and maintenance of the Prison Performance Framework, including performance measures, targets and comparator groups. Produce and improve the quarterly Prison Performance Tool Dashboard and associated data visualisation products. Develop and maintain analytical tools and applications, including R Shiny products used within prison performance processes. Work closely with operational and policy colleagues to ensure performance information meets user needs and supports decision-making. Support the delivery of the annual prison moderation and target-setting processes. Provide updates and analysis to senior governance forums, including the Prison Performance Committee and Prison Performance Working Group. Lead on the production of the annual Prison Performance Ratings Official Statistics publication. Support an ongoing programme of development to ensure the framework remains aligned to HMPPS priorities. The role offers opportunities to develop advanced analytical, coding and visualisation skills, including the use of R and Power BI, while working directly with senior leaders across HMPPS., Your Statement of Suitability should be no more than 750 words and should give us examples of how your skills and experience match those needed for this role. Consider giving examples that cover all the requirements in the 'Who you are' section and use work you have completed to demonstrate how you meet each one. Selection Process There will be an initial sift of applicants through comparing submitted evidence against the 'Who you are' bullets. This usually takes two weeks, depending on the number of applications. Those who make it through the initial sift will be invited to a Civil Service Success Profile interview. In the Civil Service we use Success Profiles to help us find the right person for the job. We will be using a mixture of methods to assess your abilities, strengths, experience, technical skills, and behaviours. We highly recommend learning about Success Profiles and using the Situation, Task, Action, Result and Reflection (STARR) framework when structuring your answers. The highest scoring candidates that pass the interview will be offered the roles. The whole process can take up to a month. Interview Process Behaviours You will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework at interview stage: Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Working Together Please also refer to the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf For existing analysts from all professions, as well as the three civil service behaviours stated above, you will be assessed on two sets of professional competencies at interview. For external (non-Civil Service) candidates (and unbadged candidates within the Civil Service), as well as the three civil service behaviours stated above, you will be assessed on your analytical knowledge, experience and abilities, and the impact of your analytical work., 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., Your Statement of Suitability should be no more than 750 words and should give us examples of how your skills and experience match those needed for this role. Consider giving examples that cover all the requirements in the 'Who you are' section and use work you have completed to demonstrate how you meet each one. Evidence of Experience CV or Work History, Experience Questions, Statement of SuitabilityInterview stage assessments Interview Dates Expected From November 2026 Behaviours Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Working Together Technical

• Professional Competency (1) Knowledge & Skills
o GSS - Data Analysis. o GORS - Knowledge and application of OR Skills and Techniques.
• Professional Competency (2) Influence & Impact
o GSS - Presenting and disseminating data effectively. o GORS - Achieving impact with analysis.Other Assessments Which assessment methods will be used? Presentation Level of security checks required Security Clearance (SC)

Do you have the passion, values, and ability to help us solve the biggest problems of the justice system? Lead Performance Analysts, HMPPS Performance Unit, within Prison, Probation, Reoffending & Performance Data & Statistics Division, Candidates must be able to show the relevant experience and skills and must meet the criteria for entry, Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to explain complex data and analytical concepts to non-technical audiences Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels from the front line to leadership. Strong analytical ability, with expertise in data analysis, quality assurance, extracting meaningful insights, and presenting results with clarity and impact. A self-starter with the ability to plan, prioritise, and lead analytical work with challenging and competing timelines, while maintaining high-quality outputs. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to act on own initiative and proactively develop solutions to analytical questions. Strong skills in using Microsoft Excel. Coding and data visualisation experience The following experience and skills are desirable: Experience of working within prison or probation operations Experience in in R, SQL and/or PowerBI. Knowledge of the statistics code of practice. Experience of presenting to stakeholders, preferably of analysis., Your work history should meet the following criteria: well structured, succinct, and written in clear language.

The national salary range is £42,914 - £46,182, London salary range is £49,325 - £53,081. Your salary will be dependent on your base location, We have roles available in the Prison Performance Team and Cross Cutting Performance Team in the HMPPS Performance unit within the Analysis Directorate. Roles are open to: Existing analysts from GORS and GSS either on level transfer or on promotion. Other candidates that are not members of GSS or GORS 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. Please note: this opportunity is only open to individuals currently employed within the Civil Service. Specialist allowance Due to the role(s) being analytical, those successful in recruitment will be eligible for a specialist allowance following an analytical interview based on the following values: SEO London: £500 SEO National: £1500, 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. Vacancies advertised "cross-government" are only open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules. 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 www.www.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., Please quote the job reference Allowance Specialist allowance Due to the role(s) being analytical, those successful in recruitment will be eligible for a specialist allowance following an analytical interview based on the following values: · SEO London: £500 · SEO National: £1500