Data Analyst – National Bail Information Service (BIS)

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is a cornerstone of the UK government, dedicated to protecting the principles of justice and upholding the rule of law. Within the National HMPPS Bail Information Service (BIS), we provide the courts with objective, factual data to support informed bail decisions. As a Data Analyst, you will be the engine behind our performance insights. By transforming raw operational data into high-quality visual products, you will empower senior leaders and court officers to improve service delivery across England and Wales. This is a national role that offers the chance to apply your technical expertise to a service that directly impacts the fairness and efficiency of the justice system.

Role Purpose

Sitting within the National HMPPS BIS, your primary mission is to support the development and maintenance of our analytical products. You won’t just be “crunching numbers”—you will be storytelling with data. You will organize complex datasets from reception prisons and courts, using Excel, Power Query, and Power BI to build dashboards that highlight trends and operational performance. Whether it’s creating a deep-dive written report or a high-impact PowerPoint presentation for non-technical stakeholders, your insights will drive evidence-based decision-making at the heart of the justice system.

Key Responsibilities

Data Preparation: Collect, structure, and cleanse data from various spreadsheets and operational databases to ensure a “single source of truth.”
Advanced Analytics: Use Excel formulas, pivot tables, and Power Query to combine disparate datasets and identify key performance trends.
Dashboard Development: Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards that allow the service to monitor activity in real-time.
Reporting: Produce regular and ad-hoc management information (MI) summaries that are accurate, timely, and accessible.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work alongside Senior Analysts to translate business requirements into technical data products.
Insight Communication: Create engaging charts and presentations in PowerPoint that make complex findings easy for diverse audiences to understand.
Process Improvement: Continuously refine data flows and documentation to ensure reporting remains robust and efficient.

What You Will Bring (Person Specification)

Technical Proficiency: Demonstrable experience in Excel (data manipulation, formulas, pivot tables) and familiarity with Power Query.
Visualisation Skills: Proven ability to build Power BI dashboards and create clear, professional data visualisations.
Analytical Mindset: Applied knowledge of analytical techniques to explore data and draw out actionable trends.
Data Management: Experience querying and extracting data from databases and combining multiple data sources.
Communication: Confidence in presenting findings to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders.
Soft Skills: An organised, methodical approach with exceptional attention to detail and a collaborative working style.

Working for the Ministry of Justice

National Impact: Join a department of 70,000 staff committed to Purpose, Humanity, Openness, and Togetherness.
Professional Growth: Work at the forefront of HMPPS data strategy, with opportunities to learn from Senior Analysts.
Diversity & Inclusion: Join an employer that actively seeks to reflect the society it serves, fostering an environment where everyone belongs.
Flexible Career: As a National Role, you will be part of a team delivering essential services across the UK justice landscape.

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