Without Walls

Arts Council England; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 782,000 - 1,026,000; Part time

Job summary

Without Walls is seeking an independent consultant, or a consultancy company, to review current evaluation methodologies and design a robust, organisation-wide evaluation framework for our five-year plan (2027–2032). The framework will capture learning, impact and inform strategic planning, funding proposals and learning across the organisation.

The role is short-term and strategic, not delivery-focused. The consultant will create tools and templates, coordinate with the Chief Executive and Head

Qualifications

• Strong track record designing evaluation frameworks for publicly-funded cultural organisations.
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods.
• Ability to work independently and strategically with senior leadership.
• Excellent written communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Review current evaluation methodologies and design an organisation-wide framework.
• Develop tools and templates to support the framework.
• Provide recommendations and guidance for implementation.
• Handover responsibilities to the in-house team and ensure sustainability.

Skills

Framework design

Qualitative & quantitative eval

Independent working

Written communication

Tools

Evaluation tools

Job description

Thu, 01 Oct 2026">published - Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Job Summary

Without Walls is seeking an independent consultant, or a consultancy company, to review our existing evaluation methodologies and support the design of a robust, organisation-wide evaluation framework for the period of our 2027-2032 strategic plan.

Job Description

Without Walls is seeking an independent consultant, or a consultancy company, to review our existing evaluation methodologies and support the design of a robust, organisation-wide evaluation framework for the period of our five-year plan (2027-2032).
The framework will enable us to capture the learning, successes and impact of our programmes; to inform strategic planning and organisational learning; and to demonstrate the value of outdoor arts to funders, partners and other stakeholders.
This is a short-term, strategic consultancy rather than a delivery or management role.
The appointed consultant will design the framework and tools. Without Walls is recruiting a permanent Evaluation and Data Manager to manage the framework on an ongoing basis. The key deliverable for this project is therefore that the framework can be handed over and operated by that post holder and the wider team.
The appointed consultant will work independently, in close collaboration with the Chief Executive and the Head of Festival Partnerships.

Closing Date: 12pm (midday), Tuesday 27 October 2026
Contract Type: Temporary Freelance
Fee: £4,900 (+VAT if applicable) for the delivery of the outlined work. This corresponds to a total of 14 days of work at a daily fee of £350. Days per week to be worked flexibly, according to the needs of the postholder and organisation. Where a consultancy company applies as a team, the £4,900 fee covers all team members and days combined.
Timeline and key dates: The work is to be carried out between November 2026 and 31 January 2027.
Location: Remote, with a possible in-person meeting at the Without Walls offices in Manchester.
Access requirements: We ask candidates to share their access requirements with us so we can make any reasonable adjustments if needed. Where an access worker is needed to carry out the responsibilities outlined in this document, the candidate will be asked to have the necessary Access to Work arrangements in place before the start date.

Job Requirements

Essential:
A strong track record of designing evaluation frameworks, ideally for publicly-funded cultural organisations.
Experience of both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, and of interpreting and presenting data to a range of audiences.
A practical, collaborative approach, and experience of designing frameworks that can be sustained in-house by small teams.
Ability to work independently and confidence working at a strategic level with senior leadership.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear documents for a range of audiences.
Desirable:
Familiarity with the outdoor arts, live events or broader cultural sector.
Knowledge of Arts Council England's funding frameworks and NPO reporting requirements, including familiarity with the Illuminate platform.

Job Responsibilities

SCOPE OF WORK
We are looking for an independent consultant, or a consultancy company, to deliver the following:
1. Review
2. Evaluation Framework
3. Tools and Templates
4. Recommendations
5. Handover

• Job Title: Evaluation Consultant (freelance)
• Hours: Full time
• Role: Research
• Contract: Temporary
• Location: Remote

Funded by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation.