Head Of Data, Legal Aid Digital (Ref: 15433) at Ministry Of Justice UK

• Job Location London, England, United Kingdom
• Seniority Executive
• Type Contract

Description

East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber Job Summary This position is based Nationally Job Description Head of Data, Legal Aid Digital Location: National* Closing Date: 20 th March 2026 Interviews: w/c 30 th 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.