The Central Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Team is a critical part of the Department for Business and Trade’s ability to demonstrate the impact and value of what it does. This role is located in the Central Analysis team in Analysis Group. This is a critical role leading a lot of the core underlying analysis of the group’s work, including business sentiment metrics, performance metrics and leading two of the departments business surveys. The role is also responsible for managing the AG research programme and building M&E capability in the department. The role will also lead on applying innovative AI approaches and techniques in research analysis and using the AG research programme to further our AI work. The team works closely with the Director of Analysis, Delivery Unit, and Senior Analysts in the Department to set a strategic direction for the Department’s monitoring and evaluation function and Analysis Group’s evidence and analysis programme. The team has three main functions: Cross Cutting Survey and Performance Delivery – The team is responsible delivering two key surveys; the Support Services Impact Survey and the National Survey of Businesses. The surveys are critical for measuring the Departmental Impact, Delivery, and Perception's metrics which are a key priority for the department and enable it to report on its performance. Embedding monitoring and evaluation across DBT – The team leads on implementing the Department’s M&E Strategy, governance, and tracking delivery. The team also provides expert advice to teams and programme or project leads on the design and delivery of evaluations across the full spectrum of the Department’s activities. They also lead in building capability on M&E across the department. Strategic and Cross Cutting Evidence and Research – The team is responsible for identifying and filling strategic research evidence gaps including building and delivering a more strategic top-down process for commissioning analysis aligned with departmental priorities including applying innovative AI approaches and techniques. The team commissions and delivers key strategic and cross cutting research projects that are of value across the department. They also deliver a high-quality analysis programme through an efficient governance process, as well as building capability in communicating analysis to increase its impact on decision-making. Key responsibilities. Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation & Capability Building Support teams in developing the Support Services Impact Survey and the National Survey of Businesses and work feeding into performance and metrics for the department particularly the impact and perception metrics which these surveys will feed into. Support teams in embedding robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) plans within business cases and ensuring quality of Post-Implementation Reviews (PIRs). Provide “Strategic Consultancy service” where M&E or evidence is poor or lacking. Lead departmental support for major evaluations (e.g., Industrial Strategy, Post Office, Free Trade Agreements). Build commissioning and M&E capability across policy, analytical, and operational delivery teams. Strategic Advisory & Engagement Act as a keyholder during fiscal events and business case development to add value to departmental priorities. Become the go-to team for support and advice on consultations and evidence use. Maximise use of existing evidence and data across DBT to inform decision-making. Evidence Strategy & Research Leadership Lead the development and delivery of DBT’s ambitious Evidence Strategy, aligned with the Director of Analysis’s transformational objectives. Set departmental direction for research and analysis to strengthen understanding of how business and trade policy contribute to UK economic growth. Scope and deliver strategic research projects under the Analytical Governance (AG) Research Programme. Strengthen DBT’s evidence base through academic engagement and collaboration with What Works Centres and ARIs (Areas of Research Interest). Innovation & AI Integration Lead the development of DBT’s capabilities in applying AI to research and analytical functions. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .