Outcomes Framework Lead

West Yorkshire Combined Authority; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Evaluation Team is seeking an Outcomes Framework Lead to drive the rollout of the new framework, coordinate data collection, training, and communications, and work with partner organisations to evidence progress on regional outcomes.

Based in Leeds, you will lead cross-disciplinary work in evidence-based policymaking, manage projects, and support continuous improvement across the Combined Authority's programmes.

Job description

Role details

We currently have a vacancy for an Outcomes Framework Lead to join our Evaluation Team.

Join the West Yorkshire Combined Authority at a pivotal moment, as devolution and the Integrated Settlement create new opportunities to improve outcomes for the people of West Yorkshire. As part of our Evaluation team, you will play a key role in supporting portfolio-level evaluation, helping us understand, measure and evidence progress towards the outcomes we are committed to delivering across the region. With strong coordination, communication, and project management skills, and a good understanding of evaluation, you will lead the implementation the Outcomes Framework, developing processes, training, and comms to ensure its effective roll-out.

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners, stakeholders and delivery organisations, helping to build a shared understanding of what works and how we can achieve the greatest benefits for the people of West Yorkshire. As part of the Evaluation Team, within the Research and Intelligence Service in the Strategy, Communications and Intelligence Directorate, this is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team at the heart of evidence-based policymaking and investment decisions in West Yorkshire. Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality evaluation activity across the Combined Authority's programmes and priorities. You will work alongside specialists in research, analysis, and evaluation to generate robust evidence, support learning and continuous improvement, and help demonstrate the impact of our investments.

It is important that you demonstrate how your breadth of experience, knowledge and skills align with the role when applying. We have therefore created comprehensive guidance for candidates, and you are strongly urged to read this before completing your application form.