Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

WEST OF ENGLAND MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional public authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to lead evaluations across transport schemes. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in evaluation, manage key stakeholder relationships, and effectively communicate insights to support decision-making. This role offers a chance to influence the impact of services and improve quality of life in the region. Interested candidates should apply and explain their fit for the position.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in evaluation methods and practices.
• Ability to develop excellent relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in managing evaluations for transport and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation work for transport and infrastructure.
• Manage a portfolio of programme and project evaluations.
• Support the organisation in learning from evaluations.
• Communicate evaluation insights to diverse audiences.

Skills

Evaluation expertise

Stakeholder management

Research skills

Analytical skills

Job description

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, to join the Analysis and Evaluation team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate evaluator to lead the design and delivery of robust, meaningful evaluations across our Transport Directorate.

Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Mayor by:

• Being expert in evaluation; using your knowledge and experience to lead evaluation work in the area of transport and infrastructure and strengthen practices;
• Developing excellent stakeholder relationships at a senior level;
• Managing a significant portfolio of programme and project evaluations for our transport schemes;
• Pro‑actively supporting the organisation to learn from evaluation and take action;
• Synthesising evaluation insights and communicating these to a range of audiences.

Are you highly motivated by the power of evaluation to understand impact and improve services and quality of life for the people of the West of England? Are you a great leader and communicator, with strong research and analytical skills, who overcomes obstacles to ensure that evaluation delivers results?

If this sounds like your next role, please click on the apply button below and tell us why you would be a great fit. Please see the job description for more detailed information. In the Personal Statement section of the application form highlight your relevant skills, knowledge and experience, address the requirements of the person specification and explain how you would add value in this role.

If you would like a conversation about the role or have any questions, please contact the hiring manager Naomi O'Brien, Senior M&E Manager, on [e-mail]

The closing date for this role is 15th January 2026.