University of the Arts London
Deputy Head Impact and Evaluation
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Deputy Head Impact and Evaluation
University of the Arts London (UAL) – Higher Education Evaluation Specialist
Role Overview
£52,977 – £63,815 per annum | Permanent | Full-time (35 hours/week) | Hybrid (UAL High Holborn/Home)
Join us for an exhilarating opportunity to shape University of the Arts London’s (UAL’s) approach to educational policy evaluation, driving equity, student success, and policy impact.
As a Higher Education Evaluation Specialist, you’ll work closely with the Head of Educational Policy and Inclusion to design and oversee a university-wide evaluation framework. This includes:
- Developing and implementing an Access and Participation Plan (APP) evaluation strategy, aligning with institutional and national priorities
- Leading the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting cycle for core educational policies
- Supporting UAL’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2028 preparations
- Informing on-going development of UAL’s Education Strategy
You’ll collaborate across UAL to enhance data-driven decision-making, strengthen intervention-level evaluation plans, and ensure a robust, centralised approach to evaluating policy impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Evaluate core policies:
- Safeguard equity, experience, and outcomes for students via policy evaluation cycles
- Align evaluation processes with UAL’s Education Strategy and APP targets
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**App passò̈re项目研简而言之评估 (末AL（ 欲‘NPPlan amongst high-level strategy discussions):
- Provide expert insights on evaluation trends, methodologies, and reporting
- Advise on policy amendments and expansions
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Strengthen progressive evaluation practice:
- Oversee implementation of experimental and quasi-experimental research designs in education policy contexts (e.g., randomised controlled trials and difference-in-differences)
- Develop intervention-level evaluation plans while leveraging UAL’s internal and external datasets
- Lead the publication and dissemination of APP evaluation findings
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Collaborate across the institution:
- Partner with UCPU to enhance data tracking for APP metrics
- Engage closely with colleagues to optimise disability, gender, BAME, and TFA audiences’ learning outcomes
- Foster connections with external stakeholders, evaluators, and institutions
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Advance transparent, inclusive data communication:
- Translate complex quantitative/qualitative analyses into accessible insights for diverse audiences (e.g., staff, students, stakeholders)
- Present actionable findings for policy development and review
Requirements
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Academic background / professional experience:
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Education, Sociology, Statistics, Economics)
- Equivalent experience in higher education evaluationAlternatively, a strong vocational background with relevant analytics or policy evaluation skills
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Technical skills:
- Proficient in stata, IBM SPSS, and/or Power BI
- Proficiency in experimental and quasi-experimental research methodologies:
- Randomised controlled trials (RCTs)
- Difference-in-differences (DiD)
- Propensity score matching
- Regression discontinuity analysis
- Dedicated to applying these methodologies specifically for educational policy and student success initiatives
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Stakeholder engagement & design-led approach:
- Demonstrated ability to navigate diverse stakeholders effectively
- Experience working as lead evaluator for multi-faceted policy projects
- Deep grasp of structural barriers to equity in higher education faced by underrepresented populations
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Communication & influence:
- Proficient in complex insight dissemination, adapting for senior leadership, managers, and students
- Strong presentational skills, particularly for policy discussions
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Professional engagement:
- Commitment to upskilling through conferences, networks, and partnerships
- Actively contributes to growing the institutional discourse around evaluation standards
About University of the Arts London (UAL)
UAL champions diversity, creativity, and social impact. Our hybrid offering is designed to support thriving work-life balance whilst empowering your career in a cutting-edge institution.
We offer:
✅ Flexible working ✅ Family-friendly policies ✅ Inclusive employment practices ✅ Staff Support Networks for a range of identities
All applicants are welcomed and respected.
Closing Date
26th July 2026, 23:55
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