Senior Evaluation Manager

Resources Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote UK-based

Flexible working

Benefits package

Job summary

Resources Group is seeking an evaluator to progress a career in delivering diverse evaluation projects across the public services and third sector. You will own the design and delivery of assignments spanning mental health, arts & culture, public health and housing, applying participatory methods and a range of evaluation frameworks.

The role requires strong quantitative and qualitative skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to pitch proposals and manage multiple projects concurrently

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering evaluation projects across public services and third sector sectors such as mental health, arts & culture, public health and housing.
• Proficiency in applying participatory evaluation methods and understanding of frameworks including Realist, Developmental, Empowerment and Participatory.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, able to integrate multiple evidence sources.
• Commercial awareness and experience in pitching, proposal writing and client relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design and delivery of a varied portfolio of evaluation projects covering mental health, arts & culture, public health and housing.
• Apply evaluation approaches and participatory methods such as Outcome Mapping, Outcome Harvesting, Appreciative Inquiry, Most Significant Change and Ripple Effect Mapping.
• Select and adapt different evaluation frameworks (Realist, Developmental, Empowerment, Participatory) to suit project needs.
• Use both quantitative and qualitative research methods and integrate multiple sources of evidence to generate actionable insights.
• Pitch proposals, write compelling proposals and nurture client relationships as part of a commercially aware and client‑focused service.
• Act as a proficient project manager, managing multiple evaluations simultaneously.

Skills

Evaluation design

Participatory methods

Client relationship management

Project management

Mixed methods

Commercial awareness

Tools

Realist evaluation

Outcome Mapping

Outcome Harvesting

Ripple Effect Mapping

Appreciative Inquiry

Most Significant Change

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity to progress your evaluation career, joining the growing team of specialists delivering diverse and meaningful evaluation projects across public services and the third sector.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design and delivery of a varied portfolio of evaluation projects covering mental health, arts & culture, public health and housing.
• Apply evaluation approaches and participatory methods such as Outcome Mapping, Outcome Harvesting, Appreciative Inquiry, Most Significant Change and Ripple Effect Mapping.
• Select and adapt different evaluation frameworks (Realist, Developmental, Empowerment, Participatory) to suit project needs.
• Use both quantitative and qualitative research methods and integrate multiple sources of evidence to generate actionable insights.
• Pitch proposals, write compelling proposals and nurture client relationships as part of a commercially aware and client‑focused service.
• Act as a proficient project manager, managing multiple evaluations simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering evaluation projects across public services and third sector sectors such as mental health, arts & culture, public health and housing.
• Proficiency in applying participatory evaluation methods and understanding of frameworks including Realist, Developmental, Empowerment and Participatory.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, able to integrate multiple evidence sources.
• Commercial awareness and experience in pitching, proposal writing and client relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Benefits

• Annual salary £40‑45,000 plus strong benefits.
• Remote working (UK based only).
• Flexible working arrangements and an attractive benefits package.
• Empowering environment where passion, positivity and curiosity are key values.

EEO Statement

Resources Group’s Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.