Impact and Evaluation Manager

Young Enterprise; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity focused on youth development is seeking an Impact and Evaluation Manager to lead research and evaluation initiatives. The role involves transforming data into engaging narratives and aligning insights across various programs. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented problem solvers with strong communication skills and a commitment to enhancing opportunities for young people. This hybrid position requires in-office work at least 8 times a month, offering a chance to directly influence young lives. Apply before 14 January 2026 to be considered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Cycle-to-work scheme

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in data analysis and evaluation methods.
• Experience in leading research projects.
• Ability to communicate complex findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and evaluation projects for evidence-based strategies.
• Turn data into compelling stories that drive impact.
• Collaborate across teams and with external partners.

Skills

Data analysis

Research methodology

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Data visualization software

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?

We’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Impact and Evaluation Manager, at Young Enterprise.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands‑on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem‑solving, and resilience.

We’re a passionate, down‑to‑earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?

We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people‑first culture. Here’s what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion —we want everyone to feel they belong
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top‑up plan
• Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
• A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day

About the Role

This is a role where your insights will shape real change. As Impact and Evaluation Manager, you’ll:

• Lead research and evaluation projects that strengthen Young Enterprise’s evidence base and inform strategy
• Turn data into stories that amplify young people’s voices and drive impact
• Coordinate and align data across 15+ programmes, ensuring quality and consistency
• Stay ahead of trends in education and youth research, bringing fresh ideas and innovation
• Work collaboratively across teams and with external partners to share insights and champion best practice

This is a dynamic, insight‑driven role with plenty of scope for creativity, independence, and collaboration.

You’ll love this job if you are…

• passionate about making a difference: Using evidence to unlock opportunities for young people
• a natural problem‑solver: Finding creative ways to collect, interpret, and communicate data
• detail‑focused and curious: Ensuring accuracy while exploring what the numbers really mean
• collaborative and proactive: Working across teams and engaging external networks to make big ideas happen
• a clear communicator: Turning complex findings into compelling stories that inspire action

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research and insight projects, including quick‑turnaround polls and primary / secondary research to strengthen Young Enterprise’s evidence base.
• Coordinate and align data across multiple programmes, supporting colleagues to improve data collection, consistency, quality assurance and reporting.
• Monitor, clean and validate data, ensuring high standards of data quality and completeness.
• Apply creative and innovative approaches to data collection, analysis and visual storytelling, ensuring young people’s voices are represented authentically.
• Stay up to date with external research and sector trends, particularly in education and youth research, building strong peer networks.
• Synthesize and communicate insights clearly through briefings, presentations and the organisation’s Evidence Hub to meet diverse internal needs.
• Support external reporting and dissemination, ensuring funder monitoring and evaluation requirements are met and impact is shared effectively.
• Act as a day‑to‑day research and insights contact, collaborating across teams and contributing to cross‑organisational initiatives.

A few practical things

• This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from a YE office (London or Oxford) at least 8 times per month

Keeping Young People Safe

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Appl y

Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 14 January 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be held in person at our London Office and shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed either on 26 or 27 January 2026. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

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Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!