Head of Evaluation (Impact), YOUTH FUTURES FOUNDATION

Guardian Jobs; London (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Evaluation to enhance youth employment outcomes through innovative evaluation programmes. This pivotal role involves leading a talented team, designing complex impact evaluations, and generating actionable evidence that informs strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of quantitative methodologies, including Randomised Controlled Trials, and will thrive in a collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders. If you are passionate about making a difference in youth employment and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and managing complex evaluation programmes.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and develop a team of Evaluation Managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality impact evaluations.
• Design evidence-generating projects focused on youth employment outcomes.

Skills

Quantitative Impact Evaluations

Randomised Controlled Trials

Quasi-experimental Designs

Youth Employment Knowledge

Team Management

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and technically skilled Head of Evaluation to design and deliver high-quality evaluation programmes that generate actionable evidence to improve youth employment outcomes in England.

You will work closely with the Director of Impact and Evidence and Deputy Director of Evidence and Evaluation to lead a team of Evidence and Evaluation Managers.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Evidence and Evaluation, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery of a portfolio of complex impact evaluations.

• You will manage a team of Evaluation Managers, supporting their development while delivering projects that inform Youth Futures’ strategic goals.
• You will design and manage complex programmes of evidence generation to understand what works to support young people into good work. These programmes will focus on impact evaluations and so you will have an in-depth understanding of quantitative impact evaluations, especially Randomised Controlled Trials and quasi-experimental designs.
• You will have a sound understanding of youth employment and/or skills and design evidence-generating projects in a complex field that includes partners from national and devolved government, the third sector and employers.

This role can be based at any of our hubs located in Birmingham, Leeds or London. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

How to apply

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