Director of Analysis and Performance
UK Ministry of DefenceUnited Kingdom3 days ago
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This role can be based in either MOD Main Building, London, or MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol.
This role offers a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance.
Job Summary
As the Director of Analysis and Performance, you will head the newly expanded Analysis and Performance Directorate, comprising over 200 dedicated professionals within the recently established Department of State. This department serves as Defence's strategic integrator, aligning political objectives with strategy, policy, and resources. You will report to Director General Transformation, who leads a portfolio of Directorates focused on setting and communicating the strategy for Defence as an enterprise.
The Director of Analysis and Performance is a critical role at the heart of Defence’s decision making. Your leadership will foster an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing team culture, ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality analysis and insights that directly influence senior-level decision-making. By improving understanding of the challenges we face and driving evidence-based decisions, you and your team will contribute to better strategic outcomes for Defence and the UK.
In addition to leading your Directorate, you will act as Head of the Analysis Function for approximately 600 analysts across Defence. This will require exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including Ministers, military leaders, and civilian staff. You will combine strategic vision and sound judgement to identify where analysis can have the greatest impact, while effectively communicating complex information and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Job Description
The current responsibilities of the role include:
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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process no later than 23:55 on Sunday 25th January 2026 and will involve providing the two documents outlined below via the Civil Service Jobs portal:
External candidates who join the MOD and are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Candidate Drop-In Session
Dominic Wilson will be offering an online Q&A session on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 13:00pm – 14:00pm to provide an overview of the role and welcome any questions you may have. Candidates can access the meeting by clicking here.
For further information about the role and full application process, please refer to the candidate pack attached below. If you wish to receive any material in a different format for accessibility, then please contact [email protected].
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise.
As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
This role offers a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance.
Job Summary
As the Director of Analysis and Performance, you will head the newly expanded Analysis and Performance Directorate, comprising over 200 dedicated professionals within the recently established Department of State. This department serves as Defence's strategic integrator, aligning political objectives with strategy, policy, and resources. You will report to Director General Transformation, who leads a portfolio of Directorates focused on setting and communicating the strategy for Defence as an enterprise.
The Director of Analysis and Performance is a critical role at the heart of Defence’s decision making. Your leadership will foster an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing team culture, ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality analysis and insights that directly influence senior-level decision-making. By improving understanding of the challenges we face and driving evidence-based decisions, you and your team will contribute to better strategic outcomes for Defence and the UK.
In addition to leading your Directorate, you will act as Head of the Analysis Function for approximately 600 analysts across Defence. This will require exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including Ministers, military leaders, and civilian staff. You will combine strategic vision and sound judgement to identify where analysis can have the greatest impact, while effectively communicating complex information and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Job Description
The current responsibilities of the role include:
- Lead a team of over 200, including professional analysts, digital professionals and the performance team; as well as heading up the Analysis Function across Defence (c.600 members).
- Lead four multidisciplinary teams covering Economics and Financial Analysis; Health, Digital, and Analysis and Insights; Central Analytical Team and Personnel Statistics and Analysis; and Strategic Performance and Insights.
- Build influential and strong working relationships across the newly reformed Defence structure – transforming complex data into strategic insight to advise Ministers and key senior stakeholders across Department of State; Military Strategic Headquarters; National Armaments Director Group; and Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
- Ensure the Analysis and Performance Directorate provides high-quality analysis, assessment and insights to decision-makers throughout the department, across government and externally, ensuring our evidence and analysis is at the heart of the Defence decision-making process.
- Drive the delivery of quality assured, timely and fit for purpose analysis to ensure that decisions made will be driven by sound evidence, speaking truth to power and challenging decisions where required.
- Be responsible for the quality sign-off for numerous Departmental official statistics and statistical publications, along with regular provision of Freedom of Information/Parliamentary Questions data. Applying judgement to the proper use of data and analysis to ensure it is not manipulated or misused, acting as the final decision maker on matters of statistical accuracy.
- Bring understanding, clarity and coherence to the Analysis and Performance Function across Defence, ultimately increasing its impact on decisions across Defence.
- Lead a team of over 200, including professional analysts, digital professionals and the performance team; as well as heading up the Analysis Function across Defence (c.600 members).
- Lead four multidisciplinary teams covering Economics and Financial Analysis; Health, Digital, and Analysis and Insights; Central Analytical Team and Personnel Statistics and Analysis; and Strategic Performance and Insights.
- Build influential and strong working relationships across the newly reformed Defence structure – transforming complex data into strategic insight to advise Ministers and key senior stakeholders across Department of State; Military Strategic Headquarters; National Armaments Director Group; and Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
- Ensure the Analysis and Performance Directorate provides high-quality analysis, assessment and insights to decision-makers throughout the department, across government and externally, ensuring our evidence and analysis is at the heart of the Defence decision-making process.
- Drive the delivery of quality assured, timely and fit for purpose analysis to ensure that decisions made will be driven by sound evidence, speaking truth to power and challenging decisions where required.
- Be responsible for the quality sign-off for numerous Departmental official statistics and statistical publications, along with regular provision of Freedom of Information/Parliamentary Questions data. Applying judgement to the proper use of data and analysis to ensure it is not manipulated or misused, acting as the final decision maker on matters of statistical accuracy.
- Bring understanding, clarity and coherence to the Analysis and Performance Function across Defence, ultimately increasing its impact on decisions across Defence.
- Proven ability to navigate complex and contested environments to achieve better strategic outcomes, successfully influencing the decisions of senior leaders—such as Board members or Ministers—by turning complex data into strategic insight.
- Proven ability to apply advanced analytical expertise to provide credible leadership to analytical teams and drive the delivery of high-quality analysis, assessment and insights to decision-makers.
- Inspiring leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, harnessing the talents of individuals and creating an inclusive, innovative and high performing environment.
- Excellent communication skills demonstrating the ability to translate complex data and technical detail into clear and meaningful information to senior audiences.
- Successful demonstrable experience of building trustful relationships, developing productive networks across organisational and professional boundaries and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
- Strong strategic, analytical and insight skills, applying excellent judgement and the ability to use a range of evidence to inform and support decision-making in a complex policy context.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process no later than 23:55 on Sunday 25th January 2026 and will involve providing the two documents outlined below via the Civil Service Jobs portal:
- A CV (no more than 2 pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
- A Personal Statement (no more than 2 pages) providing evidence that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
External candidates who join the MOD and are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Candidate Drop-In Session
Dominic Wilson will be offering an online Q&A session on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 13:00pm – 14:00pm to provide an overview of the role and welcome any questions you may have. Candidates can access the meeting by clicking here.
For further information about the role and full application process, please refer to the candidate pack attached below. If you wish to receive any material in a different format for accessibility, then please contact [email protected].
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise.
As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
- Name : SCS Recruitment Team
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
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