Evaluation Programme Manager

Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 22.2 hours per week)

Work‑life balance: We understand the importance of work‑life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants.

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire or Polaris House, Wiltshire or Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington or the UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh

About the role

We are looking for two Evaluation Programme Managers who will run key evaluation and analysis projects in STFC’s evaluation programme. This role will include designing and delivering robust evaluations to demonstrate the impact of STFC’s activities, ensuring evaluations are delivered in accordance with best practice methodology, and that findings are useful to key stakeholders in UKRI and across Government. The post holder will lead projects across STFC’s remit, mainly focusing on large scale programmes or facilities such as the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) and CERN. The post holder will work closely with senior management and staff at various levels in STFC, across wider UKRI and externally, with stakeholders including DSIT, other Government Departments, universities and industry.

About you

We are looking for someone with the ability to think strategically and be committed to continuous organisational improvement. Someone who can influence and make changes when appropriate, and can make effective decisions independently. Previous analytical experience is required to successfully undertake these roles. We are also looking for core and transferable proficiencies and abilities that will enable candidates to develop into the roles, and with training, adapt and grow skills as needs change.

Person Specification

• A relevant degree or equivalent work experience in a STEM subject or a subject such as social sciences, economics, mathematics, or other numerate subjects. (S)
• Experience in delivering robust quantitative and qualitative analysis, ideally in the context of evaluating funding or policy interventions, including steps taken to ensure it was robust. (S&I)
• Proficient at developing, influencing and executing strategic plans with sound judgement; able to set priorities, allocate resources and drive initiatives aligned with organisational goals. (S&I)
• Demonstrate the ability to make well informed decisions, seek opportunities, and articulate a vision to others; provide direction and motivation and lead in the delivery of complex activities and/or team responsibilities including with external stakeholders. (S&I)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail; ability to develop and deliver well-structured, clearly articulated professional documents and presentations for a range of internal and external audiences. (S&I)
• Ability to plan and prioritise work and that of others to implement frameworks or new procedures to deliver successful outcomes; respond flexibly to changing requirements as required. (S&I)
• Capable of working collaboratively to identify challenges, develop creative solutions and implement changes within a team setting; able to lead the successful delivery of activities internally and externally. (S&I)

Benefits

STFC values employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privileged holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.

We offer flexible working arrangements and expect this role to operate in a hybrid working model with time spent working at home and in the office. The post holder will work with colleagues across all STFC sites and will be based at one of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Harwell, Oxfordshire), Polaris House (Swindon, Wiltshire), Daresbury Laboratory (Warrington) or the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (Edinburgh). There will be occasional travel between STFC sites with the costs covered by us. The post is available as full time, part-time or job-share. Applicants should be open as to their desired working pattern when they apply.

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