Without Walls

Arts Council England; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Without Walls seeks an Evaluation and Data Manager to lead robust data collection and evaluation frameworks across its programmes and activities. The role ensures qualitative and quantitative data from festival partners, artists, participants and audiences is collected, well managed and used to understand and monitor impact.

The post holder will implement a new organisation-wide evaluation framework for 2027-2032, embedding it across the organisation and ensuring it is used consistently to

Qualifications

• Experience of working with information and data (e.g., spreadsheets or evaluation forms) and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain information clearly to different audiences.
• Experience or knowledge of how data can be used to understand and improve the impact of a programme or organisation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation & Reporting
• Data & Systems Management
• Advocacy & Visibility

Skills

Data handling

Communication

Impact evaluation

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Fri, 09 Oct 2026">published - Fri, 09 Oct 2026

Job Summary

Without Walls is seeking an Evaluation and Data Manager to manage the delivery of robust data collection and evaluation frameworks across Without Walls’ programmes and activities.

Job Description

A new role for Without Walls, the Evaluation and Data Manager will manage the delivery of robust data collection and evaluation frameworks across Without Walls' programmes and activities.

Working across the organisation, the post holder will ensure that qualitative and quantitative data gathered from festival partners, artists, participants and audiences is consistently collected, well managed, and used to understand and monitor the impact of Without Walls' work.

The role follows a review of Without Walls' evaluation practice carried out by an independent evaluation consultant, who is designing a new organisation-wide evaluation framework, methodology and toolkit for the 2027-2032 period. The post holder will take ownership of this framework once handed over, embedding it across the organisation and ensuring it is used consistently and effectively on an ongoing basis.

The post holder will develop a robust evidence base to support organisational learning and strategic decision-making, contribute to funder and statutory reporting requirements, and provide robust evidence of the value of outdoor arts to support the organisation's advocacy with funders, policy makers and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Essential

• Experience of working with information and data (for example, spreadsheets or evaluation forms), and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with experience of explaining information clearly to different audiences.
• Experience or knowledge of how data can be used to understand and improve the impact of a programme or organisation.
• An awareness of the importance of data protection and confidentiality when handling personal information.

Desirable

• Experience of using databases or CRM systems.
• Experience of producing reports and presentations for different audiences.
• Experience or interest in the arts, culture or outdoor arts.
• Knowledge of Arts Council England or the public funding landscape.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluation & Reporting
• Data & Systems Management
• Advocacy & Visibility

Please see the job pack for a full breakdown of the job responsibilities.

Funded by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation.