15433 - Head of Data, Legal Aid Digital
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £71,381 to £85,257 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The national salary range is £71,381 - £80,419, London salary range is £75,674 - £85,257. Your salary will be dependent on your base locationLondon: £75,674 – £85,25 (which may include an allowance up to £9,151) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 15433 |
Summary
Head of Data, Legal Aid Digital
Location: National*
Closing Date: 20th March 2026
Interviews: w/c 30th March 2026
Grade: Grade 6
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary: London: £75,674 – £85,25 (which may include an allowance up to £9,151)
National: £71,381 – £80,419
Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible working
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy number: 15433
*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 Head of Data here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative LAA Digital team.
This role aligns against Head of Data Governance from the Government Digital and Data Frameworkfrom the Government Digital and Data Framework
As Head of Data, you will ensure that LAA Digital department and associated business unit can effectively use data to make better decisions, policies, and services. You will foster an environment where data protection and privacy are balanced with access, sharing, and innovation
To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to defining and implementing a departmental data strategy aligned with wider government data strategy.
Collaborate with senior leaders to align priorities and secure support for data initiatives.
Identify the data and data technologies needed within the department and support sourcing strategies.
Promote the use, reuse, and sharing of data across teams.
Improve the quality of data used within the department.
Ensure ethical use of data and compliance with standards and regulations.
Increase data literacy and support data management practices across teams.
Work with cyber security to ensure data is secure yet accessible.
Support the development of data skills within the department.
Lead digital’s data stewardship teams and take responsibility for GDPR recovery.
Please not, this list is not exhaustive and may evolve over time.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!
Location: National*
Closing Date: 20th March 2026
Interviews: w/c 30th March 2026
Grade: Grade 6
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary: London: £75,674 – £85,25 (which may include an allowance up to £9,151)
National: £71,381 – £80,419
Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible working
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy number: 15433
*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 Head of Data here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative LAA Digital team.
This role aligns against Head of Data Governance from the Government Digital and Data Frameworkfrom the Government Digital and Data Framework
As Head of Data, you will ensure that LAA Digital department and associated business unit can effectively use data to make better decisions, policies, and services. You will foster an environment where data protection and privacy are balanced with access, sharing, and innovation
To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to defining and implementing a departmental data strategy aligned with wider government data strategy.
Collaborate with senior leaders to align priorities and secure support for data initiatives.
Identify the data and data technologies needed within the department and support sourcing strategies.
Promote the use, reuse, and sharing of data across teams.
Improve the quality of data used within the department.
Ensure ethical use of data and compliance with standards and regulations.
Increase data literacy and support data management practices across teams.
Work with cyber security to ensure data is secure yet accessible.
Support the development of data skills within the department.
Lead digital’s data stewardship teams and take responsibility for GDPR recovery.
Please not, this list is not exhaustive and may evolve over time.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!