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Evaluation Manager, WEBRECRUIT
Evaluation Manager
Location: London (with hybrid working – a minimum of one full day per week in the London office)
About the Organisation
Our client is dedicated to supporting education to break down barriers between student success and finance.
They specialise in:
- Conducting research to inform sector-wide initiatives.
- Collaborating with schools to drive impactful learner-focused programmes.
They are now seeking a full-time, 40-hour-per-week Evaluation Manager, with contracts of up to 12 months.
The Benefits
- Salary: £47,150 per annum
- Flexible working opportunities
- Holiday entitlement: 27 days (plus 8 bank holidays, including 3 flexible days)
- Festive season closure days: 2
- Pension contributions: 6% employer, minimum 3% employee
- Life insurance cover available
- Cycle-to-work scheme and interest-free season ticket loan
- Enhanced leave policies:
- Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (Terms and conditions apply)
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (to support both personal and professional challenges)
This role offers a high-impact opportunity for professionals with experience in education, health, or related sectors. You’ll contribute to flagship projects, expand your expertise, and access a competitive rewards package designed to support both professional development and personal well-being.
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The Role: Evaluation Manager
In this influential position, you will lead the commissioning and management of high-quality evaluations for our client’s projects, aiming to strengthen evidence-based practice in their sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead rigorous, end-to-end evaluations of projects from design to delivery, ensuring robust outputs.
- Commission evaluations in key areas, reviewing proposals and matching external evaluators with projects.
- Act as the primary liaison between evaluators, stakeholders, and programme teams.
- Chair meetings to ensure effective project setup.
- Proactively identify risks and challenges, offering solutions and administrative support.
- Manage evaluation contracts and budgets effectively.
- Conduct technical reviews of all evaluation aspects alongside peers.
- Contribute to evaluation guidance and best practice development.
- Support the dissemination of findings in clear, accessible formats.
About You: Requirements & Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Experience delivering or commissioning evaluation projects in education, health, or related sectors.
- A strong understanding of evaluation methodologies, including:
- Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs)
- Quasi-experimental designs
- Exceptional relationship management skills.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication (ability to condense complex information for diverse audiences).
- Advanced project management skills, with experience handling multiple concurrent projects.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- A degree with substantial methodological research training OR equivalent experience.
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Note: All candidates must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Basic Check.
Application Timeline
- Applications close: 05/07/2026, 23:59 GMT/BST
- First stage interviews: Week commencing 13/07/2026
- Second stage interviews: Week commencing 20/07/2026
Note: This role may also be referred to as: Evaluation Lead Research Manager Programme Evaluation Manager Impact Evaluation Manager Research and Evaluation Manager
Equal Opportunities & Commitment to Diversity
Webrecruit and our client are equal opportunities employers who prioritise diversity and inclusive workplaces. We commit to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, ensuring accessibility and fairness. Equal opportunities are non-negotiable, and inclusivity drives better outcomes.
Ready to apply? Please submit your application via the link provided. This vacancy is advertised by Webrecruit, an Employment Agency.
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