Impact Evaluation Analyst

Overview

Based within the Strategic Planning and Performance (SP&P) team, this role supports the delivery of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) activities across the University. The priority is collecting, analysing, and presenting data to generate insights that inform decision‑making and demonstrate the impact of programmes. You will evaluate Access and Participation Plan (APP) interventions and other university projects, working closely with colleagues across academic and professional services teams.

This is an opportunity to develop expertise in evaluation while contributing to ARU’s commitment to widening participation and evidence‑based practice in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) activities across the University.
• Collect, analyse and present data to generate insights for decision‑making and to demonstrate programme impact.
• Evaluate APP interventions and other university projects, in collaboration with colleagues across academic and professional services teams.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience with tools such as Excel, Power BI or Qlik Sense to produce clear insights and visualisations.
• Knowledge of the UK Higher Education sector, including Access and Participation Plans (APP), and a commitment to widening participation (advantageous).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities.

About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields, delivering impactful research that tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England and among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision.

Role Details

Location: Chelmsford/Cambridge

Contract: Fixed term contract (2 years)

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: £31,236 – £36,636

Closing Date: 08/10/2025

Ref No: 3665

Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 123.35kb)
• Candidate Brief (PDF, 4036.7kb)

How to Apply and Additional Information

Informal enquiries can be made to Bilal Hazzouri, Impact and Evaluation Manager at bilal.hazzouri@aru.ac.uk. We have an agile working culture and offer a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ARU will carry out online searches as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK. We are committed to being inclusive and open to discussing flexible working.