Junior Business Analyst – Ministry of Justice | £35,335–£42,859 | Permanent
Employer: Ministry of Justice
Department: Justice Digital, Data and Science (JDDS)
Job Title: Junior Business Analyst
Reference: 21402 / 478148
Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Salary: £35,335–£42,859
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible Working, Job Share
Vacancies: 2
Location: National – multiple locations across the UK
Closing Date: 8 September 2026 at 11:55 PM
About the Role
The Ministry of Justice is recruiting Junior Business Analysts to join its Justice Digital, Data and Science (JDDS) Technology Services team.
This is an opportunity to join an established Business Analyst community of more than 140 members and work within multidisciplinary teams delivering user-focused digital and technology services.
The role is aligned with the Junior Business Analyst profession within the Government Digital and Data Framework.
You will have opportunities to work across different services, develop your business analysis skills and contribute to projects that support the delivery of important government services.
Salary
London: £40,014 – £42,859 per year
National: £35,335 – £37,847 per year
The successful candidate will also receive access to the Civil Service pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
Locations
The position is advertised nationally and may be based in:
- East Midlands
- East of England
- London
- North East England
- North West England
- Scotland
- South East England
- South West England
- Wales
- West Midlands
- Yorkshire and the Humber
A hybrid working model is offered, combining remote work with time spent at a local office.
Key Responsibilities
As a Junior Business Analyst, you will:
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
- Support delivery teams using Agile, traditional or hybrid approaches.
- Analyse business areas, including people, processes, information, data and technology.
- Support stakeholder engagement to understand business problems and user needs.
- Create models and diagrams, including process maps.
- Help identify opportunities for improvement.
- Explore options and contribute to evidence-based recommendations.
- Assist with defining and documenting requirements.
- Help create user stories, acceptance criteria and other requirements documentation.
- Develop your business analysis knowledge and professional skills.
- Learn from practical experience, feedback and formal development opportunities.
- Participate in the wider Business Analyst community and knowledge-sharing activities.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Experience supporting business process improvement through research, mapping and documentation.
- An understanding of Agile and traditional delivery approaches.
- The ability to analyse problems and explore potential solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant experience in one or more technology or digital domains.
Relevant Technical / Digital Experience
Applicants must clearly outline relevant experience in their personal statement. Suitable experience may include:
- Information Security
- Endpoint Security
- Cyber Security
- Security Operations
- Networks, including WAN and LAN
- Device, Hardware and User Management
- Connectivity and Access
- Identity and Access Management (IDAM)
- Collaboration and Productivity Tools
- Desktop Environments and Operating Systems
- Application Services
Applicants must also be willing to undergo BPSS security clearance requirements.
Benefits
The Ministry of Justice offers a range of benefits, including:
- Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contribution
- Annual leave
- Public holidays
- Season Ticket Advance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working options
- Inclusive and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for career development
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
1. CV
Your CV should detail your career history and relevant qualifications.
The CV will be assessed against the essential criteria.
2. Personal Statement
A personal statement of no more than 750 words is required.
Your statement should provide clear examples from your own experience and specifically address:
- Relevant domain experience
- Collaborative working
- Understanding different ways of delivering work
- Business process improvement
Important: The recruitment process uses anonymous shortlisting. Do not include your name or other identifying information in your CV or personal statement.
Interview
Successful applicants will be invited to a panel interview via Microsoft Teams.
The assessment will include:
Experience
And the following Success Profile behaviours:
- Developing Self and Others
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
Appointments will be made in strict merit order.
Important AI Application Warning
The Ministry of Justice allows applicants to use AI tools to support their applications, but all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and based on your own experience.
Applications may be withdrawn if plagiarism is identified or if applicants present AI-generated material or another person’s experience as their own.
Who Can Apply?
The role is broadly open to eligible:
- UK nationals
- Republic of Ireland nationals
- Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK
- Certain EU, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic and Liechtenstein nationals with qualifying UK status
- Eligible Turkish nationals and certain family members
Applicants must satisfy the relevant Civil Service nationality and right-to-work requirements.
Closing Date
8 September 2026 at 11:55 PM
There are 2 positions available, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.