21099 - Head of Portfolio - Digital (National)


Company:	Ministry of Justice
Salary:	£71,381 - £85,257
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	National, NP10 8FZ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Head of Portfolio - Digital

Location: National* (some travel may be required)

Closing Date: 28th August

Interviews: 10, 11, 14 & 16 September

Grade: 6

(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

Salary** (please see more info below):

National: £71,381 - £80,419

London: £75,674 - £85,257 (which may include an allowance of up to £9,151)

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of vacancies: 1

Vacancy number: 21099

*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

Please note that unless you are an existing member of staff at Justice Digital, Data and Science, the only London location being recruited to is 10 South Colonnade, E14 4PU. We are no longer recruiting to 102 Petty France, SW1H 9AJ.

The Role

We’re recruiting a Head of Digital Portfolio to join our warm and collaborative team at Justice Digital, Data and Science.

This role aligns against the Head of Portfolio Management role from the Government Digital and Data Framework.

As Head of Portfolio, you will provide authoritative strategic oversight of a complex and high-profile digital portfolio operating within a multi-stakeholder government environment. You will ensure transparency of delivery performance, effective governance and assurance, and robust management of risk and dependencies. Through high-quality portfolio insight, you will enable informed decision-making at senior leadership and Board level.

You will lead and develop a team of digital portfolio managers and contribute to the wider portfolio management community across Justice Digital, Data and Science.

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