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About Us
Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together. We drive inclusive parental engagement by partnering with schools and leading the sector through learning what works.
By partnering with primary schools, we support thousands of families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Our child-led videos and hands-on family activities replace traditional homework. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively.
We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.
About the Role
One of Learning with Parents’ objectives over the next five years is to evidence how best to drive inclusive parental engagement. We are looking for an individual with experience in monitoring and evaluation to join our team.
The Evaluation Manager will be responsible for evaluating our programmes to capture the impact we have, inform improvements internally and share insights externally. The role will begin with implementing an existing evaluation plan and develop into leading improvements and innovations in our evaluation strategy. It will involve primary research, such as leading focus groups in schools, as well as analysis of quantitative and qualitative data generated by our platform and surveys of parents and teachers. It will also involve reporting this data and supporting others to do so. The Evaluation Manager will be responsible for maintaining tools and processes around evaluation and ensuring strong internal and external communications of findings.
This is a role which involves extensive collaboration across different internal teams and with external stakeholders such as schools and funders.
Areas of Responsibility
Evaluation design and planning
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Improve, develop and innovate on existing evaluation strategies to better capture our impact and the voices of our stakeholders – school leaders, teachers, parents and children.
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Liaise with project leads to ensure that evaluation is planned into projects from the start.
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Liaise with the Programme Director to ensure evaluations are planned in tandem with strategic thinking about parent voice.
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Liaise with the fundraising team to ensure that reporting commitments to donors are planned into evaluations.
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Provide evaluation support with strategic partnerships.
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Collaborate with an external evaluator if appointed in future.
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Feed into future evaluation strategies.
Primary research and conducting evaluations
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Analyse and present insights from platform data – both qualitative and quantitative.
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Conduct focus groups in schools and online with groups of parents, teachers or school leaders.
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Conduct individual case study interviews with parents and teachers or support other colleagues to do so.
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Conduct evaluation activities with primary aged children in school.
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Analyse and write up collected data, including qualitative feedback from surveys, interview and focus group data.
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With the schools team, manage the logistics for evaluation visits, such as arranging dates with schools and designing recruitment materials.
Processes and internal communication
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Maintain communication processes to ensure everyone is up to date and can access the information they need.
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Ensure project management software is kept up to date with details of evaluation activity.
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Monitor and regularly report on progress in measuring our evaluation indicators.
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Work with the Tech team to refine processes for managing data which adhere to UK GDPR and best practice in data management and ensure maximum usability of the data.
Evaluation tools and resources
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Develop or refine existing data collections tools.
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Explore new opportunities and methodologies for capturing child voice and the voices of parents who may typically be underrepresented in research.
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Act as an inhouse technical resource to support the wider team with monitoring and evaluation-based queries
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Review and routinely update supporting documents such as consent forms.
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Keep abreast of trends and innovations in the wider evaluation sector, identifying new opportunities and approaches for us to explore
Supporting Programme Evaluations
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Support the leads of individual projects to develop project level evaluation plans as required, ensuring that these are integrated into overarching plans, have a Theory of Change and adhere to ethics and data protection protocols.
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Develop or refine existing data collections tools to meet project needs and support with data collection, analysis and write up as required.
Dissemination
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Ensure that findings and learning from evaluations are consistently and robustly documented.
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Ensure evaluation findings are logged and shared internally to inform future programme design and development.
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In partnership with the fundraising and communications team, create additional versions of evaluation reports for specific audiences.
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In partnership with project leads, ensure feedback is shared with all stakeholders.
About You
A successful Evaluation Manager will be able to work across multiple teams to ensure the quality and cohesion of evaluation work. They will be committed to support the charity’s growth and impact.
Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience:
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Experience of research or evaluation, including using a range of data collection tools, analysing either qualitative or quantitative data (or both), report writing and sharing findings in a range of accessible and engaging formats.
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Experience designing evaluations and an understanding of the importance of adhering to ethics and data protection protocols.
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Experience of managing projects which involve multiple stakeholders.
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Excellent communication skills, in person and in writing.
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Excellent attention to detail, whether in data analysis or written communication.
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Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including children and families, and experience developing and maintaining relationships
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Excellent organisational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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Interest in and understanding of educational inequality in the UK.
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A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values.
Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential:
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Experience working in evaluation at another third sector organisation
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Experience working within the UK education system, either in schools or in other organisations working in the space such as charities or suppliers
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Familiarity with the primary school curriculum and current issues in the primary education sector.
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An understanding of the challenges of identifying and engaging families who are typically underrepresented in research.
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An understanding of the challenges of conducting evaluations in a busy school environment, why safeguarding is important in this context and how it may impact the design of evaluations based in schools.
Our Values
Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.
Ambition - We strive do more for the families, schools and organisations we work with
Collaboration - We value the voices of others and achieve more by working together
Exploration - We are curious and seek evidence to inform our work
Innovation - We test, learn, adapt and embrace failure in our pursuit of progress
Integrity - We act responsibly and honestly, and default to transparency
Supportive environment - We work to create an environment which supports growth, belonging and wellbeing for everyone
Benefits
We have a passionate team and supportive culture. We have supportive policies and offer a number of benefits including:
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Generous annual leave allowance (35 days, including bank holidays)
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Your birthday off and additional holiday reward for every year employed with us (up to five days pro rata)
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-related leave policy from day one
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Income protection in case of sickness
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Flexible working times
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Social events
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Environmental (Net Zero) Pension
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Cycle to work scheme
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Benefit Hub, including virtual GP and discount scheme
To Apply
Submit a CV and answer the following questions through our site by Sunday 15th February:
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Why do you want to work for Learning with Parents? (no more than 300 words)
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Why do you want the role of Evaluation Manager? (no more than 300 words)
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What skills or experience do you have that would make you a good candidate for this role at Learning with Parents? (no more than 500 words)
Your questions will initially be assessed without reference to your personal details or CV so please include all relevant information in your responses. These will be scored by multiple reviewers using a scoring matrix. Please refer to our AI in recruitment policy for guidance.
First round interviews will be online the week commencing 23rd February. Second round interviews will be in person, at our Bristol offices, in the week beginning 2nd March.
We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees and supporters from any background can thrive.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of disability, candidates from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic groups, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from disadvantaged communities. These groups are currently underrepresented at Learning with Parents, and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity internally at the charity.
Due to the nature of our work with young people, on acceptance of offers all Learning with Parents employees are subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safeguarding Policies and offers will also be subject to reference checks.
Please note, travel for data collection from our partner schools across the country will be required. This is likely to be between three to six times a year. Additional travel may be required to share findings with stakeholders, primarily based in London.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our vision is that every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Evaluation Manager (2 posts)
£46,000 per annum + benefits
Full-time, permanent
Central London (hybrid working, minimum one day per week in the office)
Education Endowment Foundation
Our client, Education Endowment Foundation is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and education achievement. They do this by supporting schools, nurseries and colleges to improve teaching and learning for two-to 19-year-olds through better use of evidence.
Roles:
We’re looking for two Evaluation Managers to commission and oversee robust, cost-effective evaluations of promising projects, manage a portfolio of studies, and contribute to the development of methodological best practice at the heart of the EEF’s work.
As an Evaluation Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in commissioning and managing high-quality, cost-effective evaluations of EEF -funded projects. You’ll oversee a portfolio of studies from design to delivery, working closely with external evaluators and programme teams to ensure rigorous, practical evaluations and clear communication of findings. This is a chance to shape influential research, strengthen the evidence base on what works in education, and contribute to the EEF’s wider strategic work.
You’ll join one of two closely connected teams at the heart of the EEF’s evidence-generation work, offering distinct but complementary opportunities.
One role sits in the Evaluation Team, a large, expert team responsible for commissioning and managing EEF’s major independent evaluations, including large-scale randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental evaluations, and for supporting external research teams to deliver rigorous, high-quality studies across the portfolio.This will suit someone with a quantitative leaning with a strong understanding of trials and experimental design.
The second role sits in the Programme Development and Scale-up Team, a smaller, highly cross-functional team working at the earlier and later stages of the evidence pipeline. This team leads pilots, early-stage and scale-up evaluations, with a stronger focus on implementation and process evaluation, and on developing and testing innovative evaluation approaches to support effective scale-up.This will suit someone with a mixed methods background and a more qualitative skillset.
Both roles work closely together and across the organisation to ensure EEF’s evidence is rigorous, relevant, and has real impact in the system.
In these roles you will:
- Commission evaluations in our priority areas, including critically reviewing evaluation proposals to ensure proposed designs are high quality and cost-effective and that the most suitable external evaluators are matched with projects.
- Manage a portfolio of evaluation projects once external evaluators are appointed and being the primary point of contact for evaluators.
- Liaise between the evaluator and the delivery team (that is delivering the intervention) and chairing meetings to ensure the evaluation project is set up effectively with a high-quality design (working closely with colleagues in EEF’s Programmes team).
- Work closely with the evaluator and delivery team to understand the practical issues involved in delivering evaluations, mitigating risks, and providing support when problems arise.
- Manage evaluation contracts and budgets, and monitoring delivery of evaluation plans.
- Conduct technical reviews of protocols, study plans, statistical analysis plans and evaluation reports.
- Work closely with other teams to ensure that published reports are of high quality and effectively communicate findings to an audience of practitioners, academics, policymakers and the general public.
- Draw on expertise from across EEF to shape and apply innovative evaluation approaches, working collaboratively to strengthen evaluation design, learning and the use of evidence.
- Develop, improve and monitor implementation of evaluation guidance and resources to clarify best practice and build the capacity of evaluators to conduct high quality research.
Candidate:
You'll be able to demonstrate:
- A commitment to the aims of the EEF and a genuine interest in the education sector in England.
- An understanding of technical aspects of evaluation methodologies (implementation and process evaluations, randomised controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, choice of outcome measurement, etc.) and an ability to identify high quality evaluation plans and reports.
- Experience in delivering or commissioning rigorous evaluation projects in education, health, or another related field
- Strong relationship management skills, including managing stakeholder performance and differences in opinion.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences including practitioners, academics, and policymakers.
- An organised and methodical approach, with excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritise own workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- The ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and a commitment to fact checking own work, as well as the ability to work closely and collaboratively across teams.
- A proactive, flexible, and pragmatic approach to evaluation, with an ability to balance a commitment to rigour with accessibility and impact.
- A degree with substantial research methodological training, or equivalent research experience.
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring these principles are upheld in all aspects of their work.
In addition, there are a few desirable skills for this role which could help you to stand out. Great if you already have them, but we don’t expect any candidate to have them all, and will provide training as required for the right candidate:
- Experience in delivering or commissioning quasi-experimental evaluations (for the role in the Evaluation team).
- Experience in delivering or commissioning qualitative, mixed-methods and theory-based research and implementation and process evaluations (for the role in the Programme Development and Scale Up team).
- Experience or familiarity with working on programmes as they develop and scale, and an understanding of how evaluation and evidence can inform decisions about programme design, adaptation and readiness for scale-up (for the role in the Programme Development and Scale Up Team).
- A PhD or Masters with training in quantitative methods and/or mixed methods.
- Experience conducting relevant statistical analysis and/or qualitative analysis.
Apply:
Please send (via the "Redirect to recruiter" button above) your CV together with a personal statement addressing the following:
- Why you want to work as an Evaluation Manager at the Education Endowment Foundation including how the role aligns with your interests and career aspirations. (250 words)
- What experience do you have of undertaking and/or supporting evaluations. This may include experience with randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs (particularly relevant for the Evaluation Team), and/or qualitative, mixed-methods or theory-based research and implementation and process evaluations, including how evaluation evidence has informed programme development, adaptation or scale-up (particularly relevant for the Programme Development and Scale-Up Team). (300 words)
If you have a preference for working in the Evaluation Team or the Programme Development and Scale-Up Team, please state it when applying.
Closing date: Monday 26 Jan (23.00)
First stage interviews: w/c 2 Feb 2026
Second stage interviews: w/c 9 Feb 2026
As specialist recruiters we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Thank you!
We are now seeking an Impact and Evaluation Manager to support the design and delivery of robust impact measurement approaches to evidence and evaluate the impact of Battersea’s work to deliver change for dogs and cats, enabling a culture of evidence-led decision making and continuous improvement.
Within this role, you will manage the collaborative and participatory design and development of frameworks and evaluation approaches for projects/programmes being delivered to achieve Battersea’s organisational strategy, including both charitable impact and enabling function projects and programmes.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 19th January 2026
Interview date(s): w/c 2nd February 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Working alongside colleagues in Fundraising & Communications and the Data team, you will focus on turning data into meaningful insight. This includes developing and embedding evaluation frameworks, supporting our organisation-wide Theory of Change and outcomes framework, and ensuring learning from data is actively used to improve services, strengthen funding bids, and demonstrate No Limits’ impact, learning and expertise to external audiences, including funders, commissioners and partners.
You will work closely with our Data team to ensure that what we collect, analyse and report through our CRM and reporting tools reflects impact, outcomes and social value. The role plays a key part in supporting No Limits to shift from compliance-based reporting towards an insight-led culture that supports learning, improvement and influence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Join NDTi and help drive meaningful social change
As a key member of NDTi’s Research & Evaluation team, you will play a central role in shaping, delivering and demonstrating the impact of our commissioned, grant‑funded and internally funded programmes. You will lead a varied portfolio of research and evaluation projects, ensuring high‑quality delivery and contributing to the wider development of our work.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about social justice, committed to inclusive practice, and eager to use evidence to influence change.
As our Research & Evaluation Manager, you will:
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Lead, design and contribute to research and evaluation projects, acting as a key liaison for staff and associates involved in delivery.
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Identify, synthesise and share learning from our work, showcasing innovative approaches, partnerships and achievements.
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Develop and refine research and evaluation methodologies and materials, ensuring a consistent, high‑quality approach across NDTi.
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Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities, negotiating, securing and managing a range of contracts.
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Grow and nurture diverse networks, generating new contacts and opportunities for both yourself and the wider organisation.
Key responsibilities
Day to day, you will manage and deliver a portfolio of projects, ensuring each is completed on time, within budget and to a high standard. This includes:
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Designing and planning research and evaluation projects, including developing theories of change.
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Facilitating stakeholder workshops and sessions, undertaking qualitative and quantitative fieldwork, and conducting evidence reviews.
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Analysing data, producing high‑quality reports and creating a range of outputs.
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Writing and publishing blogs, reports and other resources tailored to different audiences.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues to share learning across NDTi, stimulating creativity and informing future work.
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Managing associates and partners involved in your projects, ensuring clear communication and alignment with NDTi’s mission, policies and contract protocols.
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Developing your professional profile and cultivating relationships that strengthen NDTi’s visibility and influence.
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Leading or contributing to proposals and tenders to secure new work aligned with NDTi’s mission.
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Supporting organisational income targets and quality standards.
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Representing NDTi at national, regional and local networks and forums.
Person specification
We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and values‑driven practice. You will have:
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At least three years’ experience delivering high‑quality research and evaluation activity.
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Proven experience conducting fieldwork, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
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Experience using a range of methodologies, with strong analytical and reporting skills.
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Ability to interpret and present complex data to varied audiences.
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Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering work to agreed timescales and budgets.
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Experience writing reports for publication and diverse audiences.
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Knowledge and understanding of social inclusion issues.
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(Desirable) An honours degree and/or postgraduate qualification in a relevant social science discipline.
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(Desirable) Personal experience of health or social care services, or experience as a family carer.
The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 2nd February 2026.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th February in person (Bath)
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
To inspire an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose. We exist to make change happen by celebrating what’s possible, supporting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
We’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Impact and Evaluation Manager, at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where your insights will shape real change. As Impact and Evaluation Manager, you’ll:
- Lead research and evaluation projects that strengthen Young Enterprise’s evidence base and inform strategy
- Turn data into stories that amplify young people’s voices and drive impact
- Coordinate and align data across 15+ programmes, ensuring quality and consistency
- Stay ahead of trends in education and youth research, bringing fresh ideas and innovation
- Work collaboratively across teams and with external partners to share insights and champion best practice
This is a dynamic, insight-driven role with plenty of scope for creativity, independence, and collaboration.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- passionate about making a difference: Using evidence to unlock opportunities for young people
- a natural problem-solver: Finding creative ways to collect, interpret, and communicate data
- detail-focused and curious: Ensuring accuracy while exploring what the numbers really mean
- collaborative and proactive: Working across teams and engaging external networks to make big ideas happen
- a clear communicator: Turning complex findings into compelling stories that inspire action
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage research and insight projects, including quick-turnaround polls and primary/secondary research to strengthen Young Enterprise’s evidence base.
- Coordinate and align data across multiple programmes, supporting colleagues to improve data collection, consistency, quality assurance and reporting.
- Monitor, clean and validate data, ensuring high standards of data quality and completeness.
- Apply creative and innovative approaches to data collection, analysis and visual storytelling, ensuring young people’s voices are represented authentically.
- Stay up to date with external research and sector trends, particularly in education and youth research, building strong peer networks.
- Synthesize and communicate insights clearly through briefings, presentations and the organisation’s Evidence Hub to meet diverse internal needs.
- Support external reporting and dissemination, ensuring funder monitoring and evaluation requirements are met and impact is shared effectively.
- Act as a day-to-day research and insights contact, collaborating across teams and contributing to cross-organisational initiatives.
A few practical things
· This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from a YE office (London or Oxford) at least 8 times per month
Keeping Young People Safe
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 18 January 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held in person at our London Office and shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed either on 26 or 27 January 2026. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.