Key Notes
An experienced evaluation researcher is sought to strengthen evaluation practice across Combined Authority programmes. You’ll build a joined-up approach with stakeholders, turn findings into organisational learning and communicate evidence to varied audiences. The permanent Bristol role pays £47,181–£51,356, welcomes part-time or job-share applications and closes 4 October 2026.
What You'll Work On
- Contribute evaluation expertise to programme design and review, developing a consistent approach with colleagues in the Analysis and Evaluation team.
- Build relationships across the authority to coordinate evaluation work and translate findings into practical lessons for programme and service teams.
- Present evaluation findings to different audiences, explaining the evidence and its implications for the regional programmes being assessed.
Why This Role Matters
- West of England programmes are evaluated against their intended effects, with research findings informing where delivery should change and what the authority can demonstrate about results.
- The authority’s teams need a consistent approach to evaluation, with shared methods and communication of findings making lessons available to colleagues designing or reviewing programmes.
What They Are Looking For
- Experience: Applicants need experience in research, monitoring or evaluation and the judgement to strengthen evaluation practice.
- Experience: Applicants need strong analytical skills and the persistence to overcome barriers to useful evaluation.
- Stakeholder: Applicants need confident stakeholder relationship-building across programmes and teams.
- Stakeholder: Applicants need clear communication of findings to audiences with different levels of technical knowledge.