23179 - Evaluation Analyst

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave (30 after five)

Flexible working including hybrid

Learning budget £1k

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a permanent HEO Evaluation Analyst to join the Impact and Value Hub within Justice Data. The role covers evaluation from Theory of Change to qualitative research and reporting for varied audiences, with hybrid working and a UK-only remit.

Applicants should have strong qualitative methods experience, the ability to present complex findings clearly, and skills in stakeholder engagement and evidence-based recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods, strongest in qualitative approaches such as interviews, focus groups and thematic analysis.
• Presenting and disseminating complex research findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintaining high analytical standards, quality assuring outputs and using feedback for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and monitoring expertise to support evidence-informed decisions.
• Support evaluation projects across the lifecycle, including Theory of Change models.
• Design and deliver qualitative research (interviews, focus groups) and report writing.
• Synthesize qualitative findings and communicate insights to a range of audiences.
• Develop evidence-based conclusions and recommendations with the evaluation team.
• Engage with stakeholders within and beyond MoJ and help disseminate findings.

Skills

Qualitative research

Thematic analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Data synthesis

Report writing

Job description

This permanent HEO Evaluation Analyst post sits in the Impact and Value Hub of Justice Data at the Ministry of Justice. The work covers evaluation projects from Theory of Change models through to qualitative research and clear reporting for varied audiences. Hybrid working applies, with at least 60% of time in an office, and the role is UK-only. Applicants must belong to a Government Analytical Profession, and the vacancy is open only to civil servants and accredited NDPB staff.

What the job involves

• Provide evaluation and monitoring expertise, working with colleagues to support evidence-informed decisions
• Support evaluation projects across the lifecycle, including Theory of Change models
• Contribute to designing and delivering qualitative research, including interviews, focus groups, thematic analysis and report writing
• Synthesise qualitative findings and communicate insights to a range of audiences
• Develop evidence-based conclusions and recommendations with the evaluation team
• Build and maintain working relationships with stakeholders within and beyond MoJ
• Contribute to meetings and dissemination, including organising meetings, drafting papers and presenting
• Engage with service users, operational colleagues and policy stakeholders on implementation and delivery experiences

What’s required

Experience

• Applying qualitative and quantitative research or evaluation methods, strongest in qualitative approaches such as interviews, focus groups and thematic analysis, and using evidence to support decisions
• Presenting and disseminating complex research or evaluation findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Maintaining high analytical standards, quality assuring outputs and using feedback for continuous improvement

Checks & eligibility

• Willingness to be assessed against BPSS clearance requirements
• Existing Civil Service employee, or employee of an accredited NDPB appointed on merit
• Meet Civil Service nationality rules

Other

• Membership of a Government Analytical Profession (GES, GSG, GSR or GORS)

What’s offered

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after five years, plus bank holidays and a privilege day
• Option to buy or sell up to three days' leave each year
• Flexible working including hybrid, part-time or compressed hours
• 10% of working time for personal and professional development
• £1k per person learning budget
• Maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with paid paternity leave
• Flexible benefits, retail discounts and free annual sight tests for screen users