MEL Manager - Insight, Learning & Evaluation (Hybrid)

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous leave & pension

Cycle & travel subsidies

Job summary

The University of Oxford in Oxford is seeking an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to join the Innovation and Engagement Directorate. You will shape the Insight & Governance team, operationalise the strategy, and manage day-to-day delivery of MEL work, turning evidence into learning and action across IEI activities.

You will lead MEL frameworks, oversee reporting and governance, and translate findings into practical improvements while line-managing staff and

Qualifications

• Experienced manager with monitoring, evaluation and learning skills.
• Ability to design MEL approaches (theories of change, logic models).
• Experience turning evidence into actionable insights for strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of MEL frameworks for IEI activity.
• Oversee institutional reporting and governance work.
• Translate evaluation findings into practical improvements for organisational learning and impact.
• Line manage team members and build cross-unit relationships.

Skills

Monitoring & evaluation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The University of Oxford in Oxford is seeking an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to join the Innovation and Engagement Directorate. You will shape the Insight & Governance team, operationalise the strategy, and manage day-to-day delivery of MEL work, turning evidence into learning and action across IEI activities.

You will lead MEL frameworks, oversee reporting and governance, and translate findings into practical improvements while line-managing staff and