23620 - Data Management Manager (National)


Company:	Ministry of Justice
Salary:	£42,914 to £53,081 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	National, NP10 8FZ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

Data Management Manager

Location: National*

Closing Date: 9th November 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd November

Grade: SEO

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

Salary**:

National: £42,914 - £46,182

London: £49,325 - £53,081

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of vacancies: 7

Vacancy number: 23620

*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 for Data Management Managers here at Justice Digital, Data and Science to be part of our warm and collaborative Data Management team.

There are several roles available, and the final allocation across the Data Management teams will depend on the priority areas, but all the roles sit where data plays a vital role in protecting the public and enabling fair, evidence based decisions.

As an SEO Data Management Manager, you will help shape how data is looked after, understood and used. You will work closely with policy, digital, analytical and operational colleagues to improve data quality, clarify ownership, ensure metadata and master data management frameworks are implement and support better use of data across services.

This is a collaborative role, suited to someone who enjoys working with others to solve problems, build confidence in data, and turn complex requirements into practical, workable approaches.

You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver data management activity across a key service area in MoJ, balancing day to day priorities with longer term improvement.

• Work closely with operational, policy, digital and analytical colleagues to embed effective, proportionate data management into everyday ways of working.

• Improve the quality, consistency and trustworthiness of data by supporting clear standards, guidance and assurance approaches.

• Help identify and manage critical data assets, ensuring ownership and accountability are clear and understood.

• Support the development and use of data management products such as data catalogues, metadata and master data frameworks, definitions and data quality approaches, adapting them to operational needs.

• Incorporate data governance and risk management into routine processes, escalating issues where appropriate.

• Act as an advocate for good data management and data literacy, building capability and confidence across teams.

• Support senior colleagues in shaping priorities and planning future data management activity across your service portfolio.

If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!

How to Apply

In Justice Digital, Data and Science, we recruit using the Success Profiles Frameworks. We shall assess a combination of your Experience, Technical skills and Behaviours during the assessment process.

Stage 1 - Application and sift:

To apply for this position, you must submit the following as part of your application

• A CV detailing your career history (including any relevant qualifications). Your CV will be assessed against the essential criteria outlined within the Person Specification of this advert.

• A Personal Statement (no more than 750 words) which should outline your experience and skills, giving clear examples of work undertaken. It should specifically address the following criteria listed below.

• Experience of working in data management or a closely related area, within a large and complex organisation.

• A practical understanding of data management concepts such as data quality, data ownership, metadata, master data, governance and lifecycle management, and how these apply in real world settings.

• Experience working with data and data systems, and confidence engaging with technical and non-technical colleagues about data issues.

A diverse sift panel will review the information in your CV and Personal Statement to assess the sift criteria specified above. We operate an anonymous shortlisting process. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement do not include your name or any other identifying details.

Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on experience of working in data management or a closely related area, within a large and complex organisation will be conducted before the sift.

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply - Application Guidance

Stage 2 - Interviews:

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a panel interview held via Microsoft Teams. At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements - Experience, Technical and the following Behaviours:

• Working Together

• Delivery at Pace

• Making Effective Decisions

• Seeing the Big Picture

As part of your interview, you will be asked to deliver a 5-minute presentation that assesses your experience. Further details will be provided if successful at sift.

Appointments are made strictly in merit order. In the event that two or more candidates receive identical interview scores, the Delivery at Pace behaviour will be applied as the primary lead criterion to determine the final merit order.

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.

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