The national salary range is £34,140 - £37,105. London salary range is £38,661- £42,019. Your salary will be dependent on your base location

Working Pattern

Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

Vacancy Approach

External

Location

National

Region

National

Closing Date

30-Jul-2025

Post Type

Permanent

HEO

Number of jobs available

1

Reserve List

12 Months

Job ID

7872

Descriptions & requirements

Data Sharing Manager in the Better Outcomes Through Linked Data Programme

Location: National

Closing Date: 30 th July 2025

Interviews: Interviews to take place week commencing 25 th August 2025

Grade: HEO

(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

Salary: The national salary range is £34,140 - £37,105, London salary range is £38,661 - £42,019. Your salary will be dependent on your base location.

Working pattern : Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

Contract Type: Permanent

*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Data Sharing Manager here at the Ministry of Justice , to be part of our warm and collaborative Better Outcomes through Linked data (BOLD) team.

The Service Transformation Group brings together, for the first time, our digital, data, AI, security, project delivery and transformation teams alongside our three fantastic agencies: the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

There are two core aims of the Service Transformation Group:

The Data Directorate sources, fixes and links data from across the justice system to develop products, tools and insights for leaders, policy makers, and front-line staff. We deliver the right high-quality data at the right time to the right people to improve decision making.

The post-holder sits within the Data Sharing Team, one of the most important workstreams of the BOLD programme. Facilitating cross-government negotiations to share data, that aim to unlock insights and analysis previously unavailable and drive the evidence base for effective public services.

Job Description

As a Data Sharing Manager, you will hold a fundamental position in the successful operation of the BOLD Data Sharing Team.

This role offers you a unique opportunity to drive innovation in how the team collates and reports on data sharing activities, enhancing transparency and efficiency. You will work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders across the Ministry of Justice and other government departments, navigating varying specialisms to support cohesive data sharing governance.

A key aspect of the role involves identifying and documenting complex governance processes, with a focus on streamlining and improving existing frameworks. Additionally, you will undertake monitoring of the team’s performance against key deadlines, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to senior leaders.

You will support the development of pioneering methods to transform the way in which data sharing is conducted across Data, Analysis and Justice Digital Directorates and play an integral role in the implementation and delivery of the new Data Sharing Strategy Roadmap.

Please note that this is a generalist role focused on data sharing governance responsibilities and does not include direct involvement in hands-on data activities.

Key Responsibilities:

The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Designing and managing accessible repositoriesthat support the delivery of data sharing activities.
• Reviewing and updating governance documentation, ensuring our data sharing activities are always up to date.
• Translating complex governance processesinto clear, user-friendly documentation
• Tracking and reporting key data sharing metrics for senior leaders.
• Collaborating with the Data Sharing Lead and Senior Managersto support the delivery of data sharing activities.
• Promoting the BOLD Data Sharing Team’s services, using communication channels and engaging materials to raise awareness.
• Championing the BOLD strategy and vision, and the needs of the virtual team and wider stakeholders.
• Sharing insights and best practices, helping to build a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Contributing to the implementation and delivery of the Data Sharing Strategy Roadmap, shaping the future of data sharing across 3 Directorates.

If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply

● 37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours.

● A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms

● Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop & grow

● 25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the Kings’ birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service.

● Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!

● Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app.

● Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location)

● Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers.

● Free membership to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

● Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym.

Person Specification

• Skilled in adapting communication style to engage diverse stakeholders and build consensus in dynamic, delivery-focused environment.
• Capable of promoting a culture that follows appropriate procedures to deliver timely results while enabling innovation.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and collaborate effectively to deliver shared goals.
• Adapts approach to address emerging issues and risks while staying aligned with strategic objectives.

· Experience in successfully negotiating data sharing activities to share data between public authorities.

· Is a self-starter: someone who takes a vision and goals and makes them reality.

The successful candidate will be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance

Candidates must submit a CV and statement of suitability up to 750 words outlining how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above.

We are recruiting using Success Profiles Framework. We will assess your Experience and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:

● Communicating and Influencing

● Delivering at Pace

A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above.

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference.

Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application.

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.

Terms & Conditions

Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.

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 role: 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.

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.

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

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.

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.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.

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 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.

For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos .

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.

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 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.

Civil Service Nationality Rules

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

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.

Data Sharing JD HEO.docx(Job Description Attachment)

We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods

CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability

Statement of Suitability

Guidance for the Statement of Suitability

Candidates must submit a CV and statement of suitability up to 750 words outlining how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above.

Essential
• Skilled in adapting communication style to engage diverse stakeholders and build consensus in dynamic, delivery-focused environment.
• Capable of promoting a culture that follows appropriate procedures to deliver timely results while enabling innovation.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and collaborate effectively to deliver shared goals.
• Adapts approach to address emerging issues and risks while staying aligned with strategic objectives.

Evidence of Experience

CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates

Interviews to take place week commencing 25th August 2025

Behaviours

Communicating and Influencing

Working Together

Delivering at Pace

Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)

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.

Level of security checks required

Baseline Personnal Security Standard (BPSS)