Evidence Engagement Manager — Wales Impact Lead

The National Lottery Community Fund; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel within UK

Job summary

The National Lottery Community Fund in Wales is seeking an Evidence Engagement Manager for a 12-month FTC (maternity cover) based in Cardiff with hybrid working. You will bridge the Wales Portfolio and the Evidence Services team, shaping how evidence informs funding decisions and impact across the UK.

You will manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for evidence outputs such as dashboards, reviews and theories of change, coordinate with stakeholders, and support leadership at programme and

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating evidence products and services across teams.
• Ability to translate user needs into clear evidence requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evidence product lifecycle from needs through rollout and review.
• Commission or coordinate development of evidence products (dashboards, reviews, theories of change).
• Translate user needs into product specifications and manage delivery.
• Support leadership decisions with robust evidence and practice.

Skills

Project management

Policy & research

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The National Lottery Community Fund in Wales is seeking an Evidence Engagement Manager for a 12-month FTC (maternity cover) based in Cardiff with hybrid working. You will bridge the Wales Portfolio and the Evidence Services team, shaping how evidence informs funding decisions and impact across the UK.

You will manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for evidence outputs such as dashboards, reviews and theories of change, coordinate with stakeholders, and support leadership at programme and