Evidence and Evaluation Officer

NFP PEOPLE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Not For Profit People is seeking an Evidence and Evaluation Officer in Central London. The role delivers rigorous policy-relevant evaluations across priority areas, using methods such as RCTs, QEDs and IPEs, in collaboration with local authorities and third-sector partners.

You will combine quantitative research expertise with quality communication and project-management skills to engage diverse stakeholders and contribute to high-impact evidence generation for children and families.

Qualifications

• Expertise in quantitative research and evaluation, including randomised trials and quasi-experimental designs.
• Strong mix of research and broader professional skills, including communication and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of rigorous and policy-relevant evaluations across priority areas.
• Collaborate with local authorities, third‑sector partners and external evaluators.
• Employ a range of methods including RCTs, QEDs and implementation evaluations to strengthen the evidence base.

Skills

Quantitative research

Evaluation

RCTs & QEDs

IPE exposure

Job description

Evidence and Evaluation Officer

We are looking for an Evidence and Evaluation Officer to join the team.

If you have expertise in quantitative research and evaluation, for example, RCTs and QEDs, with some qualitative and IPE skills and exposure, then apply today![

Job role: Evidence and Evaluation Officer

Salary: £47,509 per annum, plus generous benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week; flexible working considered

Location: Central London (hybrid working)

Closing date: 14 September at 12:00pm

Interviews: w/c 28 September

Decision: w/c 5 October

Start date: As soon as possible

The Role

The Evidence and Evaluation Officer will support the delivery of rigorous and policy-relevant evaluations across priority areas (Supporting Parenting, Strengthening Family Networks, Domestic Abuse, Relationships for Care-Experienced Young People). You’ll work with local authorities, third-sector partners and external evaluators to deliver high-quality evaluations employing a range of methods, including randomised controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental designs (QEDs) and implementation and process evaluations (IPEs), to strengthen the evidence base on what supports children and families.

We are looking for someone with expertise in quantitative research and evaluation, for example, RCTs and QEDs, with some qualitative and IPE skills and exposure. The role requires a strong mix of research and broader professional skills, including communication skills, initiative, and the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences.

The maximum word count is 800 words in total. We suggest aiming for approximately 200 words per question. Your response should be concise while providing enough detail to demonstrate how your experience meets the requirements of the role.

The organisation strives to be a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together the teams can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focussing on generating and championing high quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders to provide practical solutions and encourage change. Join an organisation with ambitious aims and our people are essential to it’s success

You may have experience in areas such as Impact, Impact and Evaluation, Research, Policy, Domestic Abuse, Abuse, Evidence and Evaluation.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP