Evaluation Consultant

Acland Burghley School; Remote; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Westminster is seeking an Evaluation Consultant for their Hall for All project. This role involves creating a comprehensive evaluation plan and framework while reporting on a two-year project aimed at restoring a Grade II listed assembly hall to its original vision as a community arts space. The role is temporary, with a project duration from March 2026 to March 2028, and the fee is set at £15,000, translating to £300 per day for 50 days of work.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluation planning and frameworks.
• Familiarity with arts and heritage projects.
• Ability to produce accessible reports for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Establish a full evaluation plan and framework.
• Carry out the evaluation of the Hall for All project.
• Report to major funders on the project's evolution.

Job description

Evaluation Consultant, Hall for All

London, Greater London (Remote)

£15,000 which translates to £300 per day for 50 days of work.

Temporary

Acland Burghley School

Acland Burghley School seeks a consultant or consultants to establish a full evaluation plan and framework, and to carry out the evaluation of a two‑year project. The Hall for All project is primarily funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and aims to return our Grade II listed Brutalist Assembly Hall to its original vision of a world‑class arts and performance space for students and the local community. As well as being used by our students and staff on a daily basis, the hall is also home to the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and will also host a permanent heritage interpretation display. The purpose of the evaluation will be primarily to report to major funders. However, we also want the reports to support the evolution of the project, and be useful and accessible to all users of the hall.

Expected contract dates: Taking place between March 2026 to March 2028

Fee: £15,000 which translates to £300 per day for 50 days of work.

The allocation of these days over the project period will be decided together

The story so far

Acland Burghley School have embarked an ambitious project to return our Grade II listed Brutalist Assembly Hall to its original vision – a world‑class heritage, arts and performance space for our students and the local community. The Assembly Hall with its unique hexagonal design was, for many years, the jewel in the school's crown. Designed to be a community and arts space for both students and local residents and groups, it became known for showcasing excellence in drama, music and dance. In 2022 we gained funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a successful Development Phase which took place in the 2023 /24 academic year. Now, we have secured the project funding and are embarking on our Delivery Phase, renovating this very special place in the heart of our community, and delivering an exciting programme of heritage, arts and cultural activities. For more information about our project please see our Hall for All website.

Vision

• The renovated "Hall for All" and the community engagement programme will sustain wider social impact in line with the ethos of the Brutalist architects of the Assembly Hall.
• Our cohesive Action Plan showcases the Hall's architectural heritage, school, community, cultural and creative programmes meeting the needs of audiences in a relevant, attractive, and connected way.
• Through the brutalist architectural spaces, the school and community will have access to the permanent physical interpretation on site, enabling all to understand the story of the space they are in and gain a sense of ownership of this story.
• The project is situated within a diverse inner London school community, and access and inclusion are core strengths of the plan.
• The Community-Led Management Board are the driving force for our ambitions; flexible and responsive to the needs of partners and participants.

Partners, Governance and Stakeholders

• Acland Burghley School (students, staff and parents)
• Community-Led Management Board
• New Creative & Digital Producer
• Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
• Other Community Partners