Evidence & Impact Manager

The National Forest; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Forest is seeking an Evidence & Impact Manager to lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of our Outcomes Framework, demonstrating how forests deliver transformation for nature, communities and enterprise.

You will head a small team generating robust evidence and insights to support strategic decision making, manage KPI reporting and grant compliance, and support research. 37 hours per week, full-time, England.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification required.
• Significant experience in performance monitoring and reporting.
• Strong GIS capability (QGIS or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborative, environmentally committed approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of the Outcomes Framework.
• Head a small team generating robust evidence and insights for strategic decision making.
• Oversee development and reporting of Corporate Plan KPIs; manage grant reporting and compliance.
• Support research activity as required.

Skills

Performance monitoring

Reporting

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification

Tools

QGIS

Job description

We are now looking for an Evidence & Impact Manager to join us on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week. The successful applicant will be appointed at the SEO2 grade with a salary of £48,575 but with the potential of flexibility for an exceptional candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of our Outcomes Framework - demonstrating how the National Forest delivers transformation through forests for nature, communities and enterprise.

You will lead a small team responsible for generating robust evidence and insight to support strategic decision making, programme development and advocacy across the organisation. You will oversee the development and reporting of Corporate Plan KPIs, manage performance reporting and compliance of grants for the Defra England Tree Planting Programme, and support research activity as required.

This role blends strategic thinking with technical expertise, alongside the ability to translate complex information into compelling messages for diverse audiences. To succeed, you'll bring a relevant degree or postgraduate qualification, significant experience in performance monitoring and reporting, strong GIS capability (QGIS or equivalent), excellent analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative, motivated and environmentally committed approach.