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Evidence and Evaluation Officer
We are looking for an Evidence and Evaluation Officer to join the team.
If you have expertise in quantitative research and evaluation, for example, RCTs and QEDs, with some qualitative and IPE skills and exposure, then apply today!
Job role: Evidence and Evaluation Officer
Salary: £47,509 per annum, plus generous benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week; flexible working considered
Location: Central London (hybrid working)
Closing date: 14 September at 12:00pm
Interviews: w/c 28 September
Decision: w/c 5 October
Start date: As soon as possible
The Role
The Evidence and Evaluation Officer will support the delivery of rigorous and policy-relevant evaluations across priority areas (Supporting Parenting, Strengthening Family Networks, Domestic Abuse, Relationships for Care-Experienced Young People). You’ll work with local authorities, third-sector partners and external evaluators to deliver high-quality evaluations employing a range of methods, including randomised controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental designs (QEDs) and implementation and process evaluations (IPEs), to strengthen the evidence base on what supports children and families.
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We are looking for someone with expertise in quantitative research and evaluation, for example, RCTs and QEDs, with some qualitative and IPE skills and exposure. The role requires a strong mix of research and broader professional skills, including communication skills, initiative, and the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences.
Please refer to the Job Description and the job pack for more information when you click to apply.
How To Apply
Your cover letter should be structured around the questions below and provide clear, specific examples of your relevant experience.
- Evaluation experience: Explain where and how you gained your evaluation experience, including specific quantitative research or impact evaluation experience.
- Commissioning, grant making or proposal writing experience: Explain where and how you gained experience of commissioning work, grant-making, contributing to procurement processes, developing briefs, writing proposals or responding to tenders.
- Stakeholder management experience: Explain where and how you developed your stakeholder management experience. Please include examples of working effectively with internal teams, external partners and/or delivery organisations.
- Sector experience: Explain where and how you gained experience and knowledge of early help, children’s social care, local authority services, or closely related policy or practice areas.
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The maximum word count is 800 words in total. We suggest aiming for approximately 200 words per question. Your response should be concise while providing enough detail to demonstrate how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
The organisation strives to be a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together the teams can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focussing on generating and championing high quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders to provide practical solutions and encourage change. Join an organisation with ambitious aims and our people are essential to its success.
You may have experience in areas such as Impact, Impact and Evaluation, Research, Policy, Domestic Abuse, Abuse, Evidence and Evaluation.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
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