About the job

Job summary

Senior Evaluation and Performance Analyst

£43,116
Full time/Part time (Minimum 0.8 FTE)
Open Ended.
Swindon or London (Hybrid Working available)

Closing Date: Monday 6th May 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic, multi-disciplinary Evaluation and Performance Team in a high-profile and diverse role, working across the remit of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Job Overview

The UKRI Evaluation and Performance Team manages the overall framework for measuring UKRI’s performance and impact and leads on the M&E strategy for cross-cutting R&I investment including the National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) and UKRI’s response to Covid-19. 

We are recruiting for a Senior Evaluation and Performance Analyst role to work with a wide variety of teams across UKRI to identify and advise on evaluation priorities and lead delivery of a portfolio of evaluation activity.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Delivering the analytical components of UKRI’s performance reports. 
• Working with stakeholders across UKRI and beyond to develop new performance indicators.   
• Leading on planning, commissioning, and managing independent evaluations of key investments and programmes, and working with stakeholders to design and implement monitoring and evaluation plans.  
• Communicating evaluation evidence internally and externally, explaining technical information clearly, and working to ensure impactful dissemination of findings.  
• Delivering and disseminating analysis using a range of quantitative and qualitative methods to inform strategy, support learning and drive improvement. 

Person specification

About you

• A relevant degree or equivalent work experience in a subject such as social research, social sciences, economics, mathematics, or other numerate subjects. You do not need to be badged to a Government Analytical Profession to apply for this role. 

• Highly developed analytical skills with experience of gathering, synthesising and interpreting information from multiple primary and secondary evidence sources. 
• An understanding of a broad range of approaches to evaluations, including the limitations and appropriateness of different methods to meet specific objectives. 
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems. 

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Benefits

Alongside your salary of £43,116, UK Research and Innovation contributes £11,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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Selection process details

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.