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Associate Director/Director – Public Sector Evaluation

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Associate Director/Director – Public Sector Evaluation
Remote Working (must be UK-based)
C70k + bonus and bens
This method-neutral, independent social and market research agency is in a period of success and growth and is delivering quality studies and consulting across the public, private and third sectors. They are building on a strong legacy, boast a robust client list, and now seek to boost their evaluation capability. They deliver work that shifts perspectives and drives decisions that shape our society and economy.
They bring their clients a fresh evidence-based perspective, uncovering the patterns that others may miss. They work differently too; their team can choose how and where they work and have made this happen in a truly modern way and to great effect. They are ambitious for the future of this model.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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This evaluation specialist role would be at the heart of the business and will involve leading projects for clients, line management and adding new clients. The business development aspect of the role is especially key as the objective is to mix-up the revenue streams and build in resilience.
- You’ll have a proven track record of winning mid- to large-sized evaluation contracts. This might be through strong bid writing, or through brilliant account management – or a combination of both.
- You will also have a strong history of delivering large, complex projects.
- Ideally, your areas of expertise will overlap with their specialist sectors: education and skills, health, science and technology, utilities, transport, and housing/built environment. If you have econometric evaluation this could be of interest also. The topic areas are less important than having technical evaluation expertise and a healthy commercial attitude.


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They have a talented team to support this initiative, of both researchers and other evaluation specialists. This is a remote model of working with frequent in-person team days. They pride themselves on having built a warm, friendly working environment where flexibility and welfare are high on the cultural agenda.
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