Data Sharing Senior Manager

Location: National*

Closing Date: 2^ndAugust 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 17^th August 2026

Grade: SEO

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

Salary**: £42,914 - £46,182 (National)

£49,325 - £53,081 (London)

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of vacancies: 2

Vacancy number: 20024

*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 Senior Data Sharing Managers here at Justice Digital, Data and Science to be part of our warm and collaborative Data Sharing Hub.

As a Data Sharing Senior Manager, you will hold a fundamental position in the successful operation of the Data Sharing Hub.

This role offers you a unique opportunity to drive innovation in cross-government negotiations to share data and deliver impact. You will work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders across the Ministry of Justice and other government departments, navigating varying specialisms to support cohesive data sharing governance.

A key aspect of the role involves understanding customer requirements and helping to explore possibilities, overcoming cultural and technological barriers to data sharing. You will support the development of innovative methods to transform the way in which data sharing is conducted across the MoJ and play an integral role in the development and implementation of the Data Sharing Strategic Roadmap within the Directorate.

Please note that this is a generalist role and does not involve hands on data activities.

You’ll receive a range of excellent benefits when you join our department, including:

• A generous employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, (increasing to 30 days once you have reached 5 years of service), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, working part time or compressed hours. Designed to support a positive work–life balance.

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:

• Support Data Sharing Leads to identify, scope and progress data sharing activities by providing guided enablement, including triage, governance advice, document review, and facilitation to ensure data sharing arrangements are lawful, secure, and effectively implemented.
• Represent MoJ in negotiations between partner departments, credibly selling the vision for how data sharing can unlock tangible outcomes.
• Overcome cultural reluctance to share data through sustained stakeholder engagement across a range of technical and non-technical teams to secure buy-in.
• Develop a deep understanding of the data sharing governance processes to enhance stakeholder engagement and service excellence.
• Deliver and maintain accurate data sharing governance documentation, such as Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs).
• Take responsibility for a varied workload of complex data shares and related projects, tracking and reporting progress against objectives.
• Promote the MoJ data sharing strategy and vision, while building a strong, connected community across the virtual team and wider stakeholders.
• Act as a translator across technical and non-technical areas to ensure effective problem definition and benefits realisation.
• Share insights and best practices, helping to build a culture of continuous learning and collaboration across government.
• Contribute to the continued rollout of the Data Sharing Strategic Roadmap, shaping the future of data sharing across MoJ.

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

• Solid understanding of data sharing governance principles, with strong attention to detail when developing and reviewing documentation.
• Proven ability to deliver successful data sharing initiatives across public sector organisations, confidently navigating complex governance requirements.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively, plan ahead, and adapt in fast-paced environments while consistently delivering results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a track record of building trusted relationships and understanding stakeholder needs to support strategic delivery.

Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS 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.

Salary Information**

Base salary for this role is from £42,914 - £46,182 (National) or £49,325 - £53,081 (London)

• New entrants to the Civil Service joining the MoJ are expected to start at the minimum of the pay band.
• Existing Civil Servants moving on a level transfer will retain their current base salary or move to the minimum of the pay band for the role, whichever is higher.
• Existing Civil Servants who are promoted will either move to the bottom of the new grade’s pay band or receive a 10% uplift, whichever provides the greater increase.

How to Apply

In Justice Digital, Data and Science, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and 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, using a separate paragraph for each.

• Solid understanding of data sharing governance principles, with strong attention to detail when developing and reviewing documentation.
• Proven ability to deliver successful data sharing initiatives across public sector organisations, confidently navigating complex governance requirements.

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 Solid understanding of data sharing governance principles, with strong attention to detail when developing and reviewing documentation 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:

• Communicating and Influence
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture

Appointments are made strictly in merit order. In the event that two or more candidates receive identical interview scores, the Communicating and Influencing 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.

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