Evidence and insight manager jobs

This is a hands-on role that moves between two registers: structured qualitative research with proper analytical underpinning, and fast-turnaround reactive policy work. You will need to be genuinely comfortable in both able to run a multi-month thematic publication and turn around a tight briefing or consultation response within 48-72 hours when a policy window opens.

The role will lead The Difference's qualitative research and insight function, including research workstreams tied to the Difference Schools Partnership's annual thematic priorities, and our Harmful and Abusive Behaviours (HaB) workstream convening a sector council to build a shared framework for how schools understand and respond to peer-on-peer harm. You will produce briefings, evidence submissions and publications, manage external research partners, and work with the CEO, Head of Policy and Communications team to launch research with real impact. The role reports to the Head of Policy and works closely with colleagues across Strategy, Research and Programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead The Difference's qualitative research and insight function, running research workstreams tied to annual DSP thematic priorities and emerging strands on MAT inclusion and LA working
• Design and deliver qualitative research with schools, MATs and local authorities interviews, focus groups, school visits and thematic analysis  translating findings into evidence and policy recommendations
• Lead the Harmful and Abusive Behaviours research workstream, convening a sector council, producing briefing material and managing the route from convening to publication
• Produce timely, citable evidence for policy influence  including drafting briefings, consultation responses and evidence submissions on fast turnaround
• Project manage publication cycles from scoping through to launch, working with coalition and media partners to maximise reach and tracking policy traction post-launch
• Brief, manage and integrate the outputs of external research partners where commissioned (e.g. FFT Datalab, Pro Bono Economics)
• Capture and develop case studies from DSP schools and the wider Difference network

About The Difference

• Every day, the equivalent of 5,500 children are suspended from England's schools, doubling their likelihood of being NEET by 24. The Difference is a young education charity founded to change this story through whole school inclusion. We train school leaders, carry out our own research, and turn frontline insights into policy recommendations lobbying Ofsted and the Department for Education to improve funding and support for inclusion. Our vision is to see lost learning falling nationally by 2030.

About You

Essential

• Dual capability across reactive and structured research : comfortable producing tight briefings on a 48–72 hour turnaround and running multi-month qualitative publications
• Experience in education research, policy research or applied social research, with examples of published, commissioned or internally-influential work
• Strong qualitative research skills : interview and focus group design, thematic coding, framework development, synthesis across multiple sources
• Persuasive writing for mixed audiences : able to write clearly and concisely for policymakers, school leaders, the press and the sector, and comfortable ghost-writing for senior colleagues
• Project management discipline : able to run multiple workstreams in parallel, manage your own deadlines, and keep colleagues and external partners on track
• Comfortable working at pace in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift as policy windows open and close : self-directed, flexible and able to make good judgement calls under pressure
• Shared values with The Difference and personal commitment to improving life outcomes for young people

Desired

• Strong working understanding of UK education policy, particularly around inclusion, exclusion, SEND, accountability and school improvement
• Confident data literacy and basic quantitative analysis : comfortable interrogating population-level datasets and translating findings into accessible policy language
• Understanding of why language matters when writing about behaviour, exclusion and vulnerability, and the ability to frame behaviour as a signal of unmet need consistently across all work
• Lived experience or insight into the school experiences of marginalised young people
• Experience of working in or with schools, multi-academy trusts or local authorities
• Existing relationships in education research, policy or sector organisations

Please see the attached Job Description for full role details and person specification.

We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the charity sector. As part of our commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed with names and protected characteristics redacted.

Location: Remote (the postholder must be based in Wales in order to regularly attend meetings in the Senedd and other stakeholder meetings)

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) 
• life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
• health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Join Dementia UK as Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Wales) and play a pivotal role in shaping our influence as we deliver our 2025–30 strategy. This new role reflects a significant investment in expanding our Campaigns, Policy and Public Affairs function, strengthening our ability to drive change across all nations of the UK. You will lead our work to amplify Dementia UK’s voice in Wales, ensuring that the experiences of people living with dementia, and the Admiral Nurses who support them, drive meaningful improvements in care and support.

You will lead our political and policy engagement in Wales, building trusted relationships with Senedd, civil servants, political advisers and sector partners. Through sharp political insight and rigorous policy development, you will help shape our influencing priorities, identify strategic opportunities, and position Dementia UK as a credible and authoritative voice on dementia care within the Welsh policy landscape.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across policy, public affairs, campaigns, communications, clinical services and lived experience, you will develop and deliver a Welsh policy and public affairs strategy that aligns with our UK-wide approach. You will also represent Dementia UK externally as our primary political contact in Wales, ensuring our perspectives are heard in key debates and decision‑making forums.

To thrive in this role, you will bring strong political instincts, deep knowledge of Welsh political institutions and policy processes, and a proven ability to build influential relationships with senior stakeholders. You will be a strategic thinker with the confidence to lead evidence-based policy development, assess risks and opportunities in a fast-moving environment, and drive forward activity that supports our long-term ambition to transform dementia care across the UK.

Whilst this role is home-based, the postholder must be based in Wales in order to regularly attend meetings in the Senedd and other stakeholder meetings.

We would love to hear from you!

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to feel comfortable being themselves at work.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. 
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

Lead a space that changes young people’s lives

We’re looking for a bold, strategic and hands-on leader to take ownership of our Middlesbrough Hub — a vital community space supporting young people facing real barriers to opportunity.

As Hub Manager, you won’t just run a service. You’ll shape a high-impact environment, design programmes that change lives, and build partnerships that open doors for young people who need it most.

What you’ll do

As Hub Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop the hub as a high-impact community asset, responding directly to local needs of young people.
• Design and deliver programmes that support young people’s physical, emotional and social development, using youth voice to shape provision.
• Build strong local partnerships with organisations, funders and community stakeholders
• Drive impact and sustainability, using data, insight and storytelling to evidence change and secure future financial support
• Lead and inspire a team, creating a positive, accountable and high-performing culture
• Oversee operations, including budget management, facilities, safeguarding and compliance

You will play a critical role in ensuring the hub not only delivers for young people today — but is built to sustain and grow its impact over time.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll bring:

• Strong experience leading youth, community or place-based programmes
• The ability to turn strategy into reality
• A track record of building partnerships and influencing stakeholders
• Confidence in leading teams, driving confidence and performance
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and young people’s outcomes

Most of all, you’ll be someone who sees potential — in people, in places, and in what’s possible

Why join us?

At the KFC Youth Foundation, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. This role offers the chance to:

• Lead a high-profile, purpose-driven community hub
• Shape innovative programmes that respond to real need
• Work as part of a mission-led organisation with national reach and growing impact
• Be part of a team committed to creating lasting change for young people

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Private medical cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development

Apply now

If you’re ready to lead a hub that makes a real difference — and help shape the future for young people in Middlesbrough — we’d love to hear from you. 

Interviews

This is a two stage interview process.

For Stage 1, this will focus on your experience, leadership style and approach to delivering impact.

You can expect:

• A structured interview with key stakeholders
• Questions exploring your experience in programme design, partnerships, leadership and safeguarding
• An opportunity to talk through how you would approach leading and developing the Hub
• Space for you to ask questions about the role and organisation

Please ensure you can be available for first round interviews online w/c 6th July

For Stage 2, This stage is designed to reflect the reality of the role and how you operate in a live environment.

You will be asked to:

• Deliver a short practical session or activity with young people, demonstrating your ability to engage, communicate and create a safe, inclusive environment
• Complete a scenario-based exercise or presentation linked to hub leadership, programme design or local impact
• Take part in a follow-up discussion with the panel, reflecting on your approach and decisions

This stage allows us to see how you balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and how you connect with young people — a critical part of the role.

Second stage interviews will be held 4-6pm on either Monday 14thJuly, Tuesday 15th July, Friday 17th July in person and you must be available for one of these dates.

Think Active is entering an exciting period of growth, collaboration and system leadership. Over the coming years, we aim to strengthen our influence and impact across Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire, particularly in tackling inequalities through the power of sport and physical activity.

At the heart of our work is our vision:

#WeThinkActive – Everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.

And our mission:

We will use the power and potential of sport and physical activity to enable future generations to have healthier and more prosperous lives.

The role reflects the growing recognition that physical activity has an important role to play in improving health, reducing inequalities and strengthening communities across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, a DBS check and proof of the right to work in the UK.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

Main Responsibilities 

Relationship Management 

• Lead and manage relationships with partners and support the development of local partnerships and networks that drive collaboration across relevant sectors. 

• Lead or support the development of place-based partnerships that align multiple agendas across sectors and advocate for the benefits of physical activity.

Project Management 

• Lead Think Active-managed initiatives, ensuring aims are clearly defined, delivered on time and within budget, and aligned with organisational values. 

• Use data and insight to co-design, deliver and evaluate projects and initiatives. 

• Produce clear performance reports, reporting against SMART goals and targets.

Financial Management 

• Take responsibility for diversifying Think Active's income streams in line with the business development plan, operating within funding guidance and financial procedures. 

• Manage project budgets, including forecasting, monitoring income and expenditure, and submitting financial reports. 

Demonstrating Impact 

• Track and report progress through case studies and evaluation processes that evidence the impact and value of Think Active's work. 

Marketing and Communications 

• Build brand visibility by strategically managing partnerships and contributing to Think Active's wider marketing and communications activity. 

• Help position Think Active as a leading voice in health, wellbeing, and physical activity through innovative partnerships and initiatives. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in business, health, sport, physical activity or a related field.

Desirable Criteria

• Project management qualification

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of local and national strategies and policies relating to sport, physical activity and health promotion.

• Knowledge of current trends and innovations in sport and physical activity participation and promotion.

• Knowledge of the barriers facing the least active members of society and the benefits of physical activity.

• Knowledge of the local community and key stakeholders across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults in sport.

•  Experience of leading and managing people, including setting and reviewing work programmes, providing clear direction and demonstrating the behaviours required to achieve agreed standards.

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in partnership development or a comparable role within a sport, physical activity, health, charity, non-profit or similar setting.

• A track record of delivering successful individual, team and partnership outcomes.

• Experience of developing, managing and nurturing relationships with partners and stakeholders.

• Experience of drafting, implementing and reporting on strategic development plans and policies in partnership with stakeholders and communities.

• Experience of planning and managing budgets, including meeting the requirements of funding agencies or partner organisations.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of fundraising and grant applications.

• Experience of event planning and delivery.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Criteria

• Ability to successfully lead, project manage and motivate individuals and project teams.

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate, persuade, negotiate and influence others.

• Strategic thinking, critical thinking and sound decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage a broad portfolio of projects, partners and budgets, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to promote and champion equality, diversity and inclusion, demonstrating a fair and ethical approach in all situations.

• Ability to effectively network and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Professional, supportive and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Ability to reflect on performance, welcome feedback and commit to continuous professional development.

• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to deliver workshops and group sessions.

• Ability and willingness to travel across Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire, the West Midlands and nationally, and to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to develop and implement effective partnership strategies.

• Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, flexibility and a supportive approach.

ABOUT THINK ACTIVE

Think Active is a charity and the Active Partnership for Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. We are one of 6 sub-regional Active Partnerships within the West Midlands and one of 42 across England.

Active Partnerships are strategic organisations that recognise activity levels are affected by a complex system of influences, and no single organisation or programme can create sustainable change at scale. Understanding the unique attributes and challenges within Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire, we work collaboratively with our network of local partners to help create the right conditions for those facing the greatest inequalities to have access to movement, sport and physical activity, in a way that works for them For further information on Think Active, please visit our website here

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THINK ACTIVE

• Employer pension contribution of 6%, subject to scheme eligibility and terms.27 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays.

• Agile and flexible working, with a blended approach to home, office, and remote working.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick leave policies.

• Contribution to the cost of eye tests.

• Commitment to professional development and training.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Life Insurance cover

 We love difference and will be interested to find out what motivates you and how you can contribute to Think Active. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a Disability Confident committed employer, and we actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining Think Active.

We recognise that some of the language used within this job description may be sector specific. We are committed to keeping jargon to a minimum and would encourage interested applicants to ask questions or seek clarification at any point during our recruitment process.

We’re hiring: Supporter Acquisition Manager at The Salvation Army

Are you a creative, insight-driven marketer who loves testing new ideas and driving growth? Do you want your work to make a real difference in the lives of people facing homelessness, poverty, and crisis?

Join The Salvation Army as our new Supporter Acquisition Manager and help us bring a new generation of supporters into our mission.

You’ll sit within our Acquisition & Innovation Team, where you’ll lead bold, multi-channel campaigns, test fresh ideas, and develop propositions that inspire people to take their first step in supporting our work.

You’ll also be part of our wider Individual Giving (IG) team - a genuinely fun group to work with. They also happen to deliver a sector-leading Christmas campaign that inspires thousands of people every year.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver high-impact digital and multi-channel acquisition campaigns
• Test new ideas and optimise performance using insight
• Develop propositions and journeys that convert interest into long-term support
• Collaborate with a supportive, creative IG team that loves what they do

What you’ll bring

• Experience in supporter acquisition, marketing, or digital fundraising
• A test-and-learn mindset and creative approach
• Strong project management and stakeholder skills

If you’re excited by innovation, motivated by impact, and ready to help us reach more people than ever, we’d love to hear from you.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found on the Government website.  

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ  

Closing date: 30 June 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Insight Manager (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £41, 439
Location: Remote with occasional travel to Downton / London for meetings 
Hours: Full time
Contract: 12 months maternity leave cover

We have an exciting opportunity for an Insight Manager to join our team, playing a key role in how insight, research and evaluation inform decisions and demonstrate impact across the organisation.

Please see below for more information.

About the Role

This is a high-impact role at the heart of how we understand and improve what we do.

As Insight Manager, you will lead on delivering high-quality insight to support decision-making across key areas of the organisation.

You’ll have ownership of insight across our commercial and fundraising activity, as well as supporting our brand and marcomms teams with understanding public perceptions, helping us better understand our audiences, reputation and opportunities to grow impact.

Working as part of a team of Insight Managers and Data Analysts, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure insight is joined-up, relevant and actionable. Alongside your core areas, you’ll also support wider team priorities where needed, contributing to a flexible and collaborative insight function.

You will design, commission and deliver research as well as using our own data to support your insights, working with stakeholders to understand their needs and translating findings into clear, evidence-based recommendations

This is a fantastic opportunity partnering with stakeholders to embed insight and ensure it is used effectively to drive decisions and maximise impact.

About You

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful stories that drive change?

Do you enjoy working with stakeholders to bring insight to life and influence decisions?

Are you confident working with stakeholders, helping them understand and apply insight effectively?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings solid experience in research, insight or evaluation (typically 3–5+ years), ideally within a charity or related setting
• Has experience delivering end-to-end research projects, with a strong focus on quantitative research but equally confident in using qualitative methods
• Is confident working with marketing or fundraising stakeholders
• Can translate complex data into clear, relevant and actionable insights
• Builds strong relationships and enjoys working collaboratively to embed insight into decision-making
• Has experience commissioning or managing external research agencies
• Has an understanding of audience insight, public perceptions or brand research, particularly in charity and not for profit sectors
• Is adaptable and willing to support across a range of insight and research projects

Please note: candidates should have a relevant degree (or equivalent experience).

About the Team

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive Data Insight and Research function, focused on ensuring insight and evidence are accessible, useful and embedded in everyday decision-making.

We value curiosity, shared learning and continuous improvement—working together to make sure insights genuinely make a difference.

In return we can offer you:

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.

Closing date: 24th June 2026 
Interview Process: Initial informal conversation, followed by more structured competency based interview with a presentation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of strong applications.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Education and Partnerships Manager to join PEAS on a 12-month parental leave cover, supporting our mission to expand access to quality secondary education across Africa.

PEAS works at both school and system level, combining a network of high-performing schools with partnerships with governments to improve education outcomes at scale. This role sits within our Technical Team, working closely with colleagues across Uganda, Zambia and Ghana to ensure our programmes are evidence-based, impactful and positioned to influence wider education systems.

The role

This is a varied and high-impact role combining programme delivery, research and external engagement. You will:

• Support the design and delivery of PEAS’ system strengthening programmes, working with government partners to improve education quality at scale
• Develop high-quality materials, tools and training to support programme implementation and external engagement
• Contribute to research, learning and evidence generation to strengthen PEAS’ approach and influence the wider education sector
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government partners, funders and collaborators
• Support organisational strategy by identifying opportunities to grow PEAS’ impact in new and existing countries

You will play a key role in ensuring that PEAS’ model is grounded in evidence and effectively shared to drive wider system change.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A strong understanding of evidence and international best practice in education, including areas such as teacher development, instructional leadership, curriculum implementation and education system strengthening.
• Experience supporting the design, implementation, evaluation or scaling of education programmes.
• Experience working within education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, including supporting programme implementation, system reform or government partnerships. Experience in Zambia, Uganda, Ghana or Malawi would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences including governments, donors, technical audiences and practitioner
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesise research, evidence and programme learning to inform decision-making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• A degree in Education or a related field. A Master's degree would be an advantage.

And who is...

• Passionate about improving education outcomes for young people.
• Collaborative and low ego, with a willingness to listen, learn and support others.
• Curious and intellectually engaged, with a genuine interest in understanding what works in education and why.
• Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple programmes, priorities and contexts.
• A self-starter who takes initiative and enjoys solving problems.
• Resilient and professional, remaining calm and solutions-focused when challenges arise.
• Thorough, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.

Why join PEAS

You will join a small, ambitious and globally connected team working to transform education systems. PEAS combines practical delivery experience with a strong focus on evidence and partnerships, enabling impact that reaches far beyond our own schools.

We offer flexible and remote working options, and welcome applications from candidates based in the UK, Zambia or Uganda.

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To apply, please click the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button to be redirected to our application form. Please ensure you have read the job pack attached to this job advert before applying.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5th July 2026. 

PEAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively seek a diverse applicant pool.

Head of Data and Insight

Location: London (currently Old Street, moving to King's Cross in 2027). Minimum 2 days based in the office.

Salary: £70,902 - £82,719 per annum depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Pioneer a new role and build a brand-new Data and Insight function at Moorfields Eye Charity, transforming how this world-class health organisation uses evidence, insight and innovation to maximise impact at a pivotal moment of growth.

About Moorfields Eye Charity

Moorfields Eye Charity is dedicated to advancing eye health and transforming lives through world-class research, innovation and patient care. Working in partnership with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, the charity funds pioneering research, supports life-changing services and helps shape the future of eye health.

As the charity continues to grow, it is investing significantly in its data and insight capability to become a truly evidence-led organisation. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to lead that transformation and ensure data drives decision-making, performance and impact across the charity.

The role

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive and being an active member of the Management Group, the Head of Data and Insight will provide strategic leadership for data, insight and performance across the organisation.

You will develop and deliver the charity's data strategy, improve reporting and system integration, and build a culture where data informs decision-making across fundraising, grant-making, finance and wider organisational activity. Leading a small but influential team, you will work closely with colleagues across the charity to improve data quality, governance and reporting, while exploring opportunities to utilise AI and emerging technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the charity's data and insight strategy.

• Lead and develop the Data and Insight function.

• Oversee data governance, quality, security and GDPR compliance.

• Optimise and integrate key systems including ThankQ, Flexigrant, finance systems and Mailchimp.

• Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards and performance measures.

• Lead on data integration, automation and process improvement.

• Provide expert insight and advice to senior leaders and Board committees.

About you

You are an experienced data leader with strong technical expertise and a track record of using data and insight to improve organisational performance, combined with confidence in communicating, engaging and influencing the wider organisation’s team and key stakeholders on the importance of data and insight.

You will have:

• Experience leading data, insight or business intelligence functions.

• A track record of developing data strategies and embedding a data-led culture.

• Strong knowledge of data governance, GDPR and reporting best practice.

• Experience of CRM and business systems integration.

• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• The ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight.

How to apply - For a full candidate pack and details, contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 13 July 2026

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or other protected characteristics.

Action for Refugees in Lewisham is a thriving, dynamic community charity supporting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants across South East London. This is an exciting new role to the organisation forming a senior management team alongside the Executive Director, Casework Manager and Education and Finance Manager. This key senior position combines line management of central staff, high level fundraising, grants monitoring and compliance, development of enhanced member co-production, oversight of operational systems and management of pilot projects emerging from AFRIL’s 2027-30 strategy.

Job Purpose:

• To manage and coordinate the operations of the organisation, overseeing high level day to day operations including IT and systems, GDPR, Health and Safety, volunteer management, operational policies and procedures.

• To provide leadership and line management to the Monitoring and Operations Officer, Experts by Experience Coordinator and Community Activities Coordinator. With possible additional line of other project staff as organisational capacity requires.

• Lead the enhancement of processes and systems which support AFRIL’s frontline systems to work effectively and holistically together, providing capacity and support to project managers and leads.

• Lead the development and delivery of AFRIL’s co-production work, supporting the Experts by Experience Coordinator to amplify members' voices at all levels of the organisation.

• Supporting the Director in delivering the organisation's fundraising strategy. Writing a range of funding applications, holding key funder relationships and developing new funding relationships, including the establishment of enhanced individual, community and corporate fundraising relationships.

• Leading on the management and oversight of the grants compliance and reporting cycles, producing monitoring reports for funders with the support of the Operations and Monitoring Officer. Overseeing and developing evaluations and impact measurement systems alongside the Director.

• Assist the Director with the implementation of AFRIL’s strategy, taking a leading role in the delivery of new projects and areas of work to advance the mission and vision of the organisation.

• Supporting the Director with the development and implementation of a communications strategy, enhancing awareness of the organisation's work and impact.

• To represent AFRIL at a range of stakeholder meetings, and develop and manage partnerships to benefit AFRIL’s service users.

• To work collaboratively and dynamically in a small team, following AFRIL policies and reflecting AFRIL’s values.

• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: £39,640
• Contract period: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

This is a pivotal moment to lead Fauna & Flora’s Research & Insight function as the organisation grows its global fundraising ambition and expands high-value activity across philanthropic, trusts & foundations and private sector income streams.

You will provide strategic leadership across donor intelligence, due diligence, CRM insight and analytical processes, ensuring these systems are applied with integrity, consistency and real impact across Fauna & Flora’s fundraising efforts.

Working closely with fundraising and wider organisational teams, you will develop and drive insight-led approaches, strengthening fundraising pipelines, embedding evidence-based decision-making and enabling long-term organisational growth.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the frontline of global conservation, with a generous pension contribution, attractive leave allowance and life insurance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on leading high-performing teams, shaping organisational practice and using insight and analysis to drive ambitious fundraising growth.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 28 June 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 6 July 2026.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Amref Health Africa UK to recruit for their next Senior Data & Insights Officer.

Senior Data & Insights Officer

Location: Hybrid - home working with time in the London (Bermondsey) office
Salary: £28,800 (£36,000 FTE)
Hours: 28 hours / 4 days per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 6^th July
Interview date: 1^st interview w/c 13^th July (virtual) and 2^nd interview w/c 20^th July (in person)

Are you looking for a role where your technical expertise can support truly life-changing work, while also giving you the flexibility, trust and balance that can be hard to find elsewhere? Amref Health Africa UK is looking for a collaborative, data-savvy professional to take ownership of a pivotal role at the heart of a friendly, purpose-led team.

Why This Role Matters

This is a chance to help shape how a remarkable charity uses data to deepen supporter engagement, strengthen fundraising and make smarter decisions across the organisation. You will be the go-to person for data and insight, helping colleagues turn information into action and ensuring systems, reporting and processes genuinely support growth.

About Amref Health Africa UK

Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation, working in 35 countries to bring about lasting health change. Its programmes span maternal and child health, disease prevention, water and sanitation, health financing, and wider social determinants such as education, gender and climate resilience. The UK team exists to grow support for this work and is known for being warm, collaborative and deeply committed to the mission. It is a small organisation where people know each other well, work closely together and genuinely value kindness, flexibility and shared purpose.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day use, maintenance and improvement of Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Develop reports, dashboards and visualisations that support fundraising and decision-making
• Translate complex data into clear, accessible insight for non-technical colleagues
• Work across teams to improve processes, data quality and ways of working
• Support data governance, compliance and integrations with other systems
• Build confidence across the organisation by providing practical support and training

What You'll Bring

• At least 3 years' CRM experience, ideally including Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong reporting and data visualisation skills, ideally with experience using tools such as Power BI or Qlik
• The ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to build trust, offer solutions and challenge constructively
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and a genuine interest in helping colleagues use data well
• Charity sector experience would be very welcome, particularly in a mission-led, collaborative environment.

What's In It For You

• A genuinely flexible part-time role, with scope to shape working patterns in a way that works for you
• Hybrid working with a practical, trust-based approach to office time
• A supportive, close-knit team where people enjoy working together
• A strong pension contribution, enhanced parental leave, volunteering leave and a personal celebration day
• 25 days' annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas
• The opportunity to use your skills in a role with real purpose, autonomy and impact.

Success Looks Like (6 Months In)

• You are confidently managing CRM workflows and reporting
• You have built strong, credible relationships across the team
• Colleagues trust you as a valued expert and partner
• Your insight is helping to shape smarter decisions and stronger fundraising outcomes.

Before you decide whether or not to apply, please ensure you have read all of the information provided above and make sure that you have the relevant skills and experience for the role.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Research and insights manager

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About the role

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our team as our Research and insights manager. This is a full time, hybrid role, working 37.5 hours per week based at our offices in Kings Cross, London.

This is an exciting time to join Sense, as we develop and embed our new organisational strategy and strengthen our approach to evidence-led decision making. The role will play a central part in ensuring that insight, data and stories are brought together into a coherent, trusted and accessible evidence base, supporting learning, influencing, bold communications and decision-making across Sense and driving our purpose to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs.

The successful candidate will join a team that is ambitious about using insights, lived experience and stories to drive change, alongside disabled people with complex needs. This is a pivotal role in strengthening how Sense understands what is happening for disabled people with complex needs and their families, and in ensuring that this insight consistently informs strategic decisions across the organisation, as well as providing a bedrock for our influencing work.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Sense’s research, insight and evidence work, setting clear priorities and ensuring delivery against organisational objectives.
• Line manage and develop research and insight staff (where applicable), creating a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive team, working closely with teams across social change.
• Build strong working relationships across Sense, ensuring insight and evidence informs strategy, services, influencing, fundraising and communications.
• Work with external partners, research agencies and sector bodies to strengthen Sense’s evidence base and credibility, as well as design fundable insight projects with colleagues.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, ethical and inclusive insight, drawing on quantitative data, qualitative research and lived experience.
• Commission and manage surveys, research and evaluations through external agencies and partners, from brief development through to final outputs.
• Manage Sense’s insight, evidence and story assets, including research, surveys, evaluation findings and lived experience insight.
• Work with team members to develop and maintain systems and processes that enable insight, data and stories to be stored, accessed, shared and reused across the organisation.
• Synthesise insight from multiple sources into clear themes, narratives and messages that support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure that Sense takes a stewardship approach to storytelling, so that lived experience stories are not repeatedly extracted for individual outputs, but are cared for, contextualised and built into a growing, reusable body of organisational insight

Key skills and experience:

• Significant experience in insight, evidence, research, evaluation or learning roles, with a strong focus on how insight is used to inform organisational decision-making and social change.

• Demonstrable experience of working with lived experience insight, including gathering, analysing and applying qualitative insight in ethical, inclusive and empowering ways.

• Experience of commissioning and managing external research, surveys or evaluations through agencies or consultants, from brief development to final outputs.

• A passionate commitment to take on the barriers disabled people face in society

• A demonstrable commitment to delivering positive change in the lives of disabled people and their families. 

• Knowledge of data protection, consent and ethical standards, particularly in relation to lived experience and storytelling.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and support senior leaders and teams to use insight confidently and appropriately.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification please see the link on the left hand side.

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

Our Values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:

• We’re creating change
• We’re always learning
• We’re better together

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Fawcett is recruiting a Campaigns & Content Manager to help shape our campaigns and public-facing content at an important moment for women’s rights.

This is a manager-level role with real responsibility. You will support the development of campaigns aligned to our strategic priorities, create compelling content across channels, and help ensure our public-facing work is clear, engaging and rooted in tackling sexism and misogyny. We are looking for someone with strong content development and digital literacy, a digital-first approach to communications, and the ability to translate feminist, policy or social justice issues into accessible and impactful campaigns and content.

There is real scope for creativity and curiosity in this role. We are a small team, open to new ideas about how to use content and digital engagement to campaign effectively, build momentum and reach new audiences.

We know that women and people from marginalised backgrounds are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role feels like a strong match for your skills and approach, we would encourage you to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our approach to monitoring and evaluation at a key moment, ensuring that high-quality evidence underpins our programmes and future growth.

Villiers Park is a national social mobility charity with a strong track record of delivering impactful programmes that support young people from under-represented backgrounds to fulfil their potential. The ability to demonstrate impact clearly and credibly, both to inform our own learning and to evidence our effectiveness externally, will be critical to achieving our strategic ambitions.

As a core part of our 2025-30 strategy, the Data and Insights Manager will work to embed consistent and robust evaluation across the organisation. This will be achieved by approaches such as Stories of Change, which combines quantitative data with rich qualitative insight to build a compelling and nuanced understanding of the difference our programmes make.

Our work is possible because of a brilliant team of staff, trustees and volunteers and committed funders and partners who believe in what we do and want to make the greatest possible difference. The Data and Insights Manager will work closely with colleagues across programmes, communications, fundraising and leadership, you will ensure that data and evidence are actively used to inform decision-making, improve delivery and demonstrate impact to funders, partners and the wider sector.

This is a highly collaborative role with organisation-wide impact, offering the opportunity to shape how Villiers Park learns delivers on its long-term strategic ambitions.

Alex Grant

Assistant Director

Job purpose

The Data and Insights Manager will play a key role in supporting Villiers Park through the collection, analysis and reporting of robust evaluation and monitoring. Working across teams and hubs, the postholder will support consistent data collection, lead analysis and synthesis, and help ensure evidence informs learning, decision-making and external communication. The role will focus on coordinating mixed-methods evaluation, with qualitative approaches, including Stories of Change, as a key way of understanding young people’s experiences of change, or clarity, and the impact of our programmes.

Key responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Assistant Director, develop, implement and review monitoring and evaluation approaches for all programmes, ensuring that the data outputs can be used in a range of ways.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and wider staff team to develop, implement and review Theories of Change.
• Work with the Programmes team to design and deploy monitoring and evaluation methods to capture and store relevant quantitative and qualitative data from a range of sources, including individuals and via schools/colleges and partner organisations.
• Undertake data analysis and write reports for internal and external audiences on process and impact evaluations for all programmes, including annual school impact reports.
• Support the Communications and Fundraising Teams by providing regularly updated data and evaluation, regional contextual demographic data and comparative national datasets.
• Manage programmes and impact data storage to ensure relevant access is delivered for SLT, Programmes, Fundraising and Communications teams and compliance with GDPR.
• Keep up to date with changes in regulation and best practice in data management and data protection/consent, especially when data subjects are under 18.
• Ensure that all data management and evaluation practices are compliant with statutory safeguarding and GDPR regulations and Villiers Park’s safeguarding, data protection and privacy policies.
• Deliver evaluation training and evaluation review meetings to inform and engage the wider organisation with evaluation practices and the implementation of data and insights.
• Undertake other duties as required to support the mission and work of Villiers Park.

Knowledge, experience and abilities (essential)

• Experience of, and strong interest in, high quality evaluation methodologies, including programme theory, process evaluation, mixed-methods approaches.
• Strong experience of critically appraising data and evidence, and staying abreast of developments within evaluation of youth-based charities and university widening participation, using this to support proportionate, well-evidenced conclusions.
• A strong track record in planning, coordinating and delivering successful evaluation activity across programmes, sites or stakeholder groups, including managing complex workloads, setting priorities and working to agreed timelines and standards.
• Experience of effectively communicating evaluation findings, both written and verbal, to different audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making ability, including using evidence, judgement and stakeholder input to resolve challenges in evaluation delivery.

Skills and competencies (essential)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders, articulating evaluation concepts and findings clearly and concisely.
• Skilled in planning, prioritising and managing multiple strands of work to deliver high quality evaluation outputs.
• Analytical and methodical, with the ability to interpret evidence carefully and proportionately.
• An effective manager of evaluation activity across teams, hubs and programme cycles.
• Strong qualitative and mixed-methods analysis skills, including interpretation and reporting.
• Ability to anticipate and identify challenges in evaluation delivery, and work with colleagues to resolve these productively.
• Demonstrate a curiosity about other evaluation methodologies and research from the wider evaluation sector.
• Strong IT and digital skills including Microsoft suite and data management systems.
• A collaborative team member who can also take initiative, work proactively and operate independently where needed, and who has excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate learning conversations and support and advise colleagues to use evidence confidently in practice.

Desirable

• Familiarity with longitudinal or progression tracking and/or data-sharing partnerships.
• Experience of contributing to fundraising proposals with ready evidence and an understanding of fundraising audiences.
• Proficiency in qualitative analysis software, such as NVivo, to support coding, thematic analysis and synthesis.
• Confidence using data management tools such as Dataverse, MS Forms and PowerAutomate, and Power BI for reporting or visualisation.
• Understanding of value-for-money or ROI-related analysis in a social context.

Additional Information:

• The postholder will have some travel to schools, events and partner organisations.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.
• On occasion, evening work and overnight stays may be required. 
• Hybrid – location local to our Cambridge office or near to one of our Regional Hubs

Employee Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rated) and additional leave over Christmas.
• A dedicated wellbeing day for you to take at any time and three days (pro-rated) paid leave for volunteering or study each year.
• Training and professional development, including termly staff development days.
• Support from our wellbeing working group and access to an employee assistance programme.
• Opportunity to join working groups with other colleagues from across the organisation as well as wider networks such as the Fair Education Alliance.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Additional sick pay and compassionate leave policies. 

Safeguarding

Villiers Park Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and to providing a safe and supportive environment, which secures the well-being and best outcomes for the young people with whom we work.

Safeguarding is embedded in all aspects of Villiers Park's work and integral to the commitment we make to our schools, partners and the young people and communities we serve and work with. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment by adhering to our organisational safeguarding procedures, attending regular in-house training and keeping up to date with developments in policies and legislation.

All employees and volunteers will also agree to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check and successfully complete our mandatory online training courses including NSPCC Safeguarding in Schools and PREVENT training.