Senior Evaluation Manager London (with hybrid working - a minimum of one full day per week in the office) The Organisation Our client is focused on supporting education to break down barriers between student success and finance. They support the education sector through research and working within schools to drive initiatives that directly support learners. They are now looking for two Senior Evaluation Managers to join them on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week, for fixed-term contracts of up to 12 months to cover periods of maternity leave. The Benefits - Salary of £51,750 per annum - Flexible working opportunities - 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays, including 3 which can be taken flexibly) - 2 festive season closure days - 6% employer pension contributions, minimum 3% employee contribution - Life insurance cover - Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme - Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay (conditions apply) - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme to help you deal with any personal and professional problems This is a compelling opportunity for high-calibre individuals with expertise in the technical aspects of evaluation methodologies and strong track records of delivering or commissioning complex evaluation projects to join our client's influential organisation. You’ll have the chance to lead high-profile evaluation studies from design through to delivery, contributing to our client's vital mission focused on breaking the link between family income and educational achievement. What’s more, you’ll benefit from hybrid and flexible working opportunities alongside a strong all-round rewards package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. So, if you’re looking for a role where your technical knowledge and leadership can influence practice on a national scale, read on and apply today. The Role As one of our client's Senior Evaluation Managers, you will lead the commissioning and oversight of rigorous evaluations that strengthen the evidence base on what works in education. Managing a portfolio of complex evaluation studies from design through to delivery, you will work closely with external evaluators and programme teams to ensure projects are robust, practical and cost-effective. Specifically, you will commission evaluations, review proposals, manage contracts and budgets, and provide technical oversight to ensure high-quality research outputs. Alongside managing projects, you will provide leadership within the Evaluation Team by supporting colleagues, developing methodological guidance and contributing to strategic work across areas such as Early Years or 16–19 education. Additionally, you will: - Develop and improve guidance and resources to support high-quality evaluation practice - Support and train Evaluation Managers and provide project management guidance - Line manage a small number of team members - Monitor project delivery, budgets and evaluation outputs across commissioned studies About You To be considered as a Senior Evaluation Manager, you will need: - Extensive experience delivering or commissioning rigorous evaluation projects in education, health, or a related field - Experience leading or supporting strategic initiatives that require collaboration with internal teams and external partners - An expert understanding of the technical aspects of evaluation methodologies and an ability to identify high-quality evaluation plans and reports - A detailed, practical understanding of grant making relating to research generation - Strong relationship management skills - A Master’s degree or equivalent with substantial research methodological training, or equivalent research experience Applications close: Sunday 29th March 2026 First stage interviews: Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th April 2026 Second stage interviews: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th April 2026 All staff are subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The level of this check will be “Basic”. All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as our client is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other organisations may call this role Evaluation and Impact Manager, Research Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Head of Evaluation, Impact and Evaluation Manager, Programme Evaluation Manager, Education Evaluation Manager, Health Evaluation Manager, Evaluation Lead, Research and Impact Manager, or Evidence and Evaluation Manager. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you’re looking for an impactful role as a Senior Evaluation Manager, please apply via the button shown. 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