Our client, East Midlands Combined County Authority is currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Manager to join their team in Chesterfield, East Midlands. This is a critical role at a pivotal time for transport in the East Midlands region. With a major programme of investment supported by over £2 billion in funding and the development of the first Mayor's Transport Plan, this role ensures that the investment delivers meaningful outcomes through a strong, evidence-led approach to monitoring and evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish and lead a regional monitoring and evaluation programme for transport investment, working collaboratively with transport teams and constituent authorities
Develop and implement frameworks for outputs and outcomes, ensuring alignment with mayoral priorities and funding requirements
Ensure monitoring and evaluation approaches meet external obligations, including those set by the Department for Transport
Deliver regular performance reporting, including quarterly monitoring and evaluation updates in line with funding requirements
Provide clear, high-quality reports and insights to support corporate programme monitoring and decision-making
Embed monitoring and evaluation principles at the earliest stages of scheme development, ensuring all projects have robust evaluation frameworks
Work closely with data and analytical teams to develop and maintain a strong evidence base for evaluation
Support programme teams in designing and applying effective evaluation methodologies, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches
Job Requirements:
Demonstrable experience developing and delivering monitoring and evaluation frameworks within a transport or infrastructure context
Strong knowledge of evaluation methodologies and social research principles
Familiarity with government evaluation guidance, including the Magenta Book
Experience designing and implementing performance measurement frameworks at project and programme level
Ability to communicate complex analytical information clearly to a range of audiences
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple streams of work
Experience working collaboratively across multi-agency environments
High levels of personal and professional credibility, integrity and accountability
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Up to 10 days paid leave in a 12-month period for caring responsibilities
Healthcare cash plan
A hybrid work model with remote working opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working hours
Maternity, Paternity, IVF, Adopters and Foster Carers support
Discount scheme
Car Benefit Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
30 days holiday (plus 2 with continuous service) + bank holidays + your birthday (up to five extra days through salary sacrifice)
Costco Membership
Discounted Gym Membership
Professional Membership Scheme
Car Parking Discounts
Car Sharing Scheme
If you are an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting professional looking for an opportunity to ensure major investment in transport delivers measurable outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our client's dedicated team within the East Midlands Combined County Authority