Research and Evaluation Manager

CRAC Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 10%

Life Insurance

Health & Wellbeing

Maternity Pay 20w

Sick Pay Enh.

Private Healthcare

Cycle to Work

Office Refreshments

25+BH Leave

Job summary

CRAC Limited is seeking a Research and Evaluation Manager to lead research and evaluation projects, delivering high-quality evidence to inform policy and practice. The role requires strong analytical skills, budget and time management, and effective collaboration with clients, funders and partners.

The post supports a hybrid working model in Cambridge, offering competitive benefits and opportunities to shape CRAC-Vitae's evidence base and reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering research/evaluation projects for clients or funders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to time, budget and quality.
• Proven ability to communicate findings clearly to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead discrete research and evaluation projects within CRAC-Vitae.
• Work with clients, funders and partners to deliver insights.
• Ensure outputs meet quality, time and budget requirements.

Skills

Research & Evaluation

Project Management

Client Engagement

Budget & Time Management

Policy & Practice Insight

Job description

Job title: Research and Evaluation Manager

Reports to: Head of Policy and Engagement

Location: Hybrid/Cambridge Contract/hours: Full time/permanent, 37.5 hours per week (part-time will be considered)

Date of issue: September 2026

Job Purpose

The Research and Evaluation Manager manages the delivery of research and evaluation projects for CRAC-Vitae, leading discrete pieces of work and smaller projects. The role requires strong research and analysis skills, the ability to deliver work to time, budget and quality, and experience of working effectively with clients, funders and partners. The postholder contributes to the delivery of high-quality evidence and insight that informs policy and practice and supports CRAC-Vitae's reputation as a trusted provider of research and evaluation.

Flexible working hours and locations, with a hybrid working model. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising annually to 30 plus bank holidays. 10% employer pension contribution. Life insurance and free employee health and wellbeing support services. Enhanced maternity pay for up to 20 weeks for those who meet the qualifying criteria, and enhanced sick pay for those who meet the qualifying criteria. Optional private healthcare. Cycle to work scheme. Free refreshments in the office.

Our team is currently made up of a combination of full time, part time, hybrid and remote working roles.