21675 - Deputy Director, Criminal Justice System and Victims Data - Expression of Interest

About the role

The Role As Deputy Director for Criminal Justice System (CJS) and Victims Data, you will lead an ambitious portfolio focused on improving how data is connected, managed and used across the Criminal Justice System.

Working across organisational boundaries, you will bring together policy, operational, digital, analytical and delivery communities to create the shared foundations, products and partnerships needed to support better outcomes for offenders and victims.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders in each area of the Criminal Justice System (HMPPS, HMCTS, Home Office, Policing and CPS), confidently representing the work of the programme and providing appropriate solutions for the business.
• Lead the CJS and Victims Data division to deliver high-priority products, setting clear direction and standards, supporting teams to plan and prioritise effectively, and ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high quality.
• Provide visible, inclusive leadership and professional oversight, building a skilled, engaged and diverse team and strengthening capability across Justice Data and the wider data community.
• Alongside the Justice Digital, Data and Science leadership team take collective ownership of leading the data, digital and technology community and playing an active part in the senior team to develop a strong, diverse and inclusive community.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading and delivering substantial data programmes and products with evidence of impact and value for policy and/or operational context.
• Experience of supporting, motivating, and developing a diverse team of data professionals to deliver a brilliant service, with a strong track record of building capability and developing people.
• Experience of building strong relationships across organisations and leading cross-departmental work, bringing together senior stakeholders, delivery teams and partner organisations to align priorities, resolve dependencies and deliver shared outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with senior stakeholders to maximise impact and identify the value and limitations for data led solutions.
• Technical experience and professional knowledge to find solutions to data problems, and an innovative mindset to help deliver transformation for Justice delivery.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of data, and experience in data management within government or across other sectors.

Qualifications

Essential Experience: Significant experience leading and delivering substantial data programmes and products with evidence of impact and value for policy and/or operational context. Experience of supporting, motivating, and developing a diverse team of data professionals to deliver a brilliant service, with a strong track record of building capability and developing people. Experience of building strong relationships across organisations and leading cross-departmental work, bringing together senior stakeholders, delivery teams and partner organisations to align priorities, resolve dependencies and deliver shared outcomes. Excellent communication skills and experience working with senior stakeholders to maximise impact and identify the value and limitations for data led solutions. Technical experience and professional knowledge to find solutions to data problems, and an innovative mindset to help deliver transformation for Justice delivery. Broad knowledge and understanding of data, and experience in data management within government or across other sectors.

Desirable Experience: An understanding of the Justice System and an ability to learn quickly.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and organisations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects and programs.
• Knowledge of data management and analysis.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements.

Pay

Grade SCS 1.

Schedule

Full Time.