Performance and Reporting Lead (Ref: 11296)

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 Performance and Reporting Lead Location: National • Closing Date: 05 December 2025 Interviews: From 15 December 2025 Grade: 7 (MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer) Salary: London: £63,343 - £70,725; National: £58,511 - £65,329 Working pattern: full-time, part-time, 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 Performance and Reporting Lead here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative Portfolio & Controls team. The Performance & Reporting Lead in Justice Digital will provide senior leadership in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of performance reporting and analysis frameworks that track the delivery of digital services, technology projects, and transformation programmes across the Ministry of Justice. This role ensures that Justice Digital decision-makers have accurate, timely, and actionable information to manage resources, prioritise investment, and improve services for end users. You will be responsible for leading the development of automated dashboards, agile delivery reporting, and portfolio-level analysis to generate insights into service performance, delivery confidence, and value for money. The role will embed a culture of data-driven decision-making across Justice Digital. 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: Leadership of Digital Reporting & Analysis Function • Lead the development of digital portfolio and programme reporting and analysis frameworks, aligned with Justice Digital strategy. • Oversee analytical work that identifies delivery trends, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio. • Manage the delivery of dashboards, analysis products, and performance packs for governance forums (e.g. Digital Portfolio Board, Executive Committee). • Provide leadership for a small team of reporting and performance analysts, ensuring high-quality, timely outputs. Data, Insight & Assurance • Conduct in-depth analysis of agile delivery data to identify patterns and root causes of underperformance. • Develop automated, live dashboards to track agile delivery metrics (e.g. sprint velocity, throughput, delivery confidence). • Ensure service performance analysis reflects user outcomes and system performance (availability, reliability, satisfaction). • Assure data quality and alignment with MoJ and cross-government digital assurance requirements. Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with product managers, delivery leads, and service owners to capture delivery progress, risks, and analytical insights. • Act as the main point of contact for reporting and analysis with senior stakeholders, including CDIO, portfolio directors, and governance boards. • Translate technical, analytical, and delivery data into clear, strategic insights for senior leadership and Ministers. Continuous Improvement & Innovation • Champion automation and modernisation of reporting and analysis processes through APIs, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), and data pipelines. • Foster a culture of transparency and evidence-based decision-making across digital delivery teams. • Introduce new methods for measuring and analysing service performance, focusing on user needs, adoption, and digital value-for-money. 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 • Proven experience of leading performance reporting and analytical work in a digital, technology, or data-driven environment. • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build and motivate teams. • Experience in conducting analysis of agile delivery metrics and using evidence to drive performance improvements. • Excellent communication skills – able to present complex analytical findings clearly to senior non-technical stakeholders. • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, including boards and cross-government digital assurance bodies. • Experience of working with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) and/or data pipeline technologies. • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, including boards and cross-government digital assurance bodies. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace. 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 Performance and Reporting Lead Location: National • Closing Date: 05 December 2025 Interviews: From 15 December 2025 Grade: 7 (MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer) Salary: London: £63,343 - £70,725; National: £58,511 - £65,329 Working pattern: full-time, part-time, 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 Performance and Reporting Lead here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative Portfolio & Controls team. The Performance & Reporting Lead in Justice Digital will provide senior leadership in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of performance reporting and analysis frameworks that track the delivery of digital services, technology projects, and transformation programmes across the Ministry of Justice. This role ensures that Justice Digital decision-makers have accurate, timely, and actionable information to manage resources, prioritise investment, and improve services for end users. You will be responsible for leading the development of automated dashboards, agile delivery reporting, and portfolio-level analysis to generate insights into service performance, delivery confidence, and value for money. The role will embed a culture of data-driven decision-making across Justice Digital. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025 Essential • Proven experience of leading performance reporting and analytical work in a digital, technology, or data-driven environment. • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build and motivate teams. • Experience in conducting analysis of agile delivery metrics and using evidence to drive performance improvements. • Excellent communication skills – able to present complex analytical findings clearly to senior non-technical stakeholders. • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, including boards and cross-government digital assurance bodies. • Experience of working with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) and/or data pipeline technologies. • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, including boards and cross-government digital assurance bodies. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace. 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 £58,511, Ministry of Justice contributes £16,950 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 a CV and Personal Statement (up to 750 words), which describes how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above. Application Guidance Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement Application Guidance In Justice Digital, We Recruit Using a Combination Of The Government Digital And Data Profession Capability And Success Profiles Frameworks. We Will Assess Your Experience, Technical Skills And The Following Behaviours During The Assessment Process: • Changing & Improving • Communicating & Influencing • Delivering at Pace • Leadership • Seeing the Big Picture • Working Together 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). 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 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. 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). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. 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/ https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigital/Job/JobDetail?JobId=871