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Job Summary
This is a Nationally based role
Job Description
Programme Delivery and Engagement Officer
Location: National*
Interviews: week commencing 20th November 2025
Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary: London: £40,014 - £42,859; National: £35,335 - £37,847
Working pattern: Full Time (standard working pattern)
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy number: 11444
- 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 Programme Delivery and Engagement Officer here at the Ministry of Justice, to be part of our warm and collaborative Data Improvement Team, within the Data Directorate.
As a Programme Delivery and Engagement Officer, you will work flexibly across the team, supporting the planning, delivery and stakeholder engagement for a range of key data improvement projects. You will also be proactive and adaptable, working with wider team-members to spot and scope new emerging priorities.
About The Team
The CJS Data Improvement Programme is a joint initiative led by the Ministry of Justice and Home Office, in close partnership with the Crown Prosecution Service, to transform how we use data across the criminal justice system. In the short term, we are creating new tools and ways of working that will help join up data between different parts of the CJS, making it easier to understand how individuals flow through the system from offence through to sentencing, prison, and probation. This will help decision-makers across the system make better informed and evidenced choices about policies and services. Our long-term vision is to work with CJS stakeholders to shape an ambitious future strategy for CJS data.
For further information, read our blog from last year on Improving Data in the Criminal Justice System.
Why Work in the Data Directorate?
The CJS Data Improvement Programme sits within the Data Directorate. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel valued for who they are and the work they contribute. Working in the Data Directorate offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of data transformation in government, while being part of an inclusive workplace that provides flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits as part of our people offer.
Key Responsibilities:
Key priorities are likely to include:
- Supporting our victim data improvement activity by organising and facilitating engagement with CJS stakeholders, compiling data documentation from CJS stakeholders and assisting in the creation of data maps.
- Working closely with our Delivery Manager and PMO team to establish new governance processes which help escalate risks and dependencies to stakeholders, developers, policymakers, and decision-makers.
- Working closely with our Delivery Manager to ensure detailed workplans and key project documentation are in place, progress and benefits are continuously tracked and delivery issues are dealt with quickly.
- Supporting CJS agencies to manage data improvement activity and acting as a key point of contact for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!
Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills: Experience of managing own projects effectively, using strong organisational skills and tools to keep work on track and aligned with delivery goals.
- Project Management: Experience with agile delivery and lean practices, applying relevant tools and techniques to support efficient and adaptive project outcomes.
- Data savvy: Appreciation for the value of high-quality data and experience of using it to improve decision-making, services, and outcomes, including efforts to enhance data quality, collaborate within multidisciplinary data teams, and track data quality improvements
Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance.
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 D&I Strategy.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Terms & Conditions
Please review our Terms and Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact digitalanddatarecruitment@justice.gov.uk
Programme Delivery and Engagement Officer
Location: National*
Interviews: week commencing 20th November 2025
Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary: London: £40,014 - £42,859; National: £35,335 - £37,847
Working pattern: Full Time (standard working pattern)
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy number: 11444
- 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 Programme Delivery and Engagement Officer here at the Ministry of Justice, to be part of our warm and collaborative Data Improvement Team, within the Data Directorate.
As a Programme Delivery and Engagement Officer, you will work flexibly across the team, supporting the planning, delivery and stakeholder engagement for a range of key data improvement projects. You will also be proactive and adaptable, working with wider team-members to spot and scope new emerging priorities.
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills: Experience of managing own projects effectively, using strong organisational skills and tools to keep work on track and aligned with delivery goals.
- Project Management: Experience with agile delivery and lean practices, applying relevant tools and techniques to support efficient and adaptive project outcomes.
- Data savvy: Appreciation for the value of high-quality data and experience of using it to improve decision-making, services, and outcomes, including efforts to enhance data quality, collaborate within multidisciplinary data teams, and track data quality improvements
Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance.
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 D&I Strategy.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Terms & Conditions
Please review our Terms and Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact digitalanddatarecruitment@justice.gov.uk
Person specification
Please Refer To Attached Job Description
Alongside your salary of £35,335, Ministry of Justice contributes £10,236 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Access to learning and development
- A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- Annual Leave
- Public Holidays
- Season Ticket Advance
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.
Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Selection process details
How To Apply
Candidates must submit an anonymised CV and a personal statement (up to 750 words), which describes how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above.
We Are Recruiting Using a Combination Of The
Government Digital And Data Profession Capability And
Success Profiles Frameworks. We Will Assess Your Experience And The Following Behaviours During The Assessment Process:
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
- Delivery at pace
- Communicating and influencing
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 we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on experience of managing own projects effectively, using strong organisational skills and tools to keep work on track and aligned with delivery goals will be conducted before the sift.
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
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)
- 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
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and 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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
- Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
- Telephone : 0345 241 5359
Recruitment team
- Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/
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