Engagement and Evaluation Officer – Families First Partnership Programme
Location: Bournemouth (Hybrid working – BCP Council)
Contract: 10 months (initial)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £27 per hour (via umbrella company) (£22 PAYE an hour)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join BCP Council as an Engagement and Evaluation Officer, supporting the implementation of the National Families First Partnership Transformation Programme. This new role will play a key part in shaping how we evaluate the impact of local transformation across children’s services, ensuring that change is meaningful, evidence-based, and grounded in the lived experiences of children, young people, families, and staff.
As an experienced developer of social evaluation systems, you will design and implement tools that capture both qualitative and quantitative insights, informing strategic leads on the progress and success of the Families First reforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of reforms across Early Help, Family Help, Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams (MACPTs), and Family Group Decision Making.
Develop and embed performance tools and feedback mechanisms into routine practice.
Lead engagement activities with children, young people, families, and practitioners to understand experiences and service effectiveness.
Use a range of research methods, including surveys, focus groups, and case studies, to collect and analyse data.
Produce high-quality reports and presentations for governance boards, strategic partners, and stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with safeguarding partners to align evaluation with national frameworks and local priorities.
Support continuous improvement through the integration of findings into service development.
Ensure data protection, ethical standards, and inclusive engagement across all activities.About You
You’ll bring a passion for evidence-based practice and meaningful engagement, with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. You’ll be adept at translating data into insights that drive improvement and have the confidence to engage a range of stakeholders across children’s services.
Essential Skills and Experience
Degree or equivalent in social sciences, public policy, evaluation, or related discipline.
Proven experience designing and delivering evaluation frameworks in the public sector or children’s services.
Strong understanding of children’s social care, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.
Experience in participatory engagement with children, young people, and families.
Skilled in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools).
Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience producing reports for leadership and governance audiences.Additional Requirements
Enhanced DBS check.
Ability to travel within Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole as required.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to meet project and engagement needs.How to Apply
If you’re an experienced evaluation professional looking to make a real impact in the transformation of children’s services, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join BCP Council’s Families First Partnership Programme and help shape better outcomes for children, young people, and families across our communities