At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of impactful evaluation strategies for a groundbreaking research programme.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at UK Research and Innovation, making a real difference in society.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, flexible working, and a fantastic pension scheme.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a multidisciplinary initiative tackling gambling-related harms through evidence-led research.
- Qualifications: Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and strong analytical skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 46743 - 46743 £ per year.
Salary: £46,743 per annum.
Grade: UKRI Band E.
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2031.
Hours: Full Time (flexible/part-time working considered).
Location: Polaris House, Swindon.
Closing date: 6th September 2026.
Interview date: w/c 28th September 2026.
About the role
As Senior Evaluation and Impact Manager for the Research Programme on Gambling (RPG) you will be responsible for the design and delivery of a monitoring and evaluation framework and impact strategy for the newly established Programme, a multidisciplinary initiative funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). This fixed term appointment offers a unique opportunity to deliver a significant cross-sector programme that addresses gambling-related harms through collaborative, evidence-led research.
The role combines monitoring, evaluation and reporting with identifying and capturing outcomes and impacts in order to demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the Gambling Levy and research programme.
Your work will include:
- Design and delivery of a robust MEL strategy for the programme
- Supporting regular reporting to DCMS
- Engaging with the programmes portfolio of investments to monitor progress against objectives and identify outcomes and impacts
You will be part of a small team and work across UKRI councils and corporate functions to enable delivery. You will report to Head of Research Programme on Gambling.
Main Responsibilities
- Contribute to developing and applying logic models, theories of change, SMART objectives, baselines and metrics, in line with agreed standards and guidance.
- Support development of programme-level KPIs to agree shared expectations across stakeholders.
- Work with the RPG team to develop reporting requirements, implement systems, and manage regular reporting cycles.
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative data and contribute to producing clear, evidence-based insights for decision-making and reporting.
- Support commissioning and management of external evaluations and contribute to analysis for internal and DCMS reporting.
- Build relationships internally and externally to support collection of data, case studies and impact evidence.
Person Specification
The following criteria will be assessed at shortlisting (S), at interview (I) or both (S/I).
Essential:
- Understanding of the UK research funding landscape and its broader societal impact (S/I).
- Experience of supporting monitoring and evaluation, analysis, programme delivery, or similar functions, including applying frameworks such as metrics or performance measures (S/I).
- Analytical skills with the ability to analyse, interpret and synthesise quantitative and qualitative data to generate clear, evidence-based insights (S/I).
- Experience of contributing to reporting processes and producing high-quality written outputs (S/I).
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, internal and external (S/I).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly (S/I).
About Hybrid Working
We support a hybrid approach, and you can expect a mix of working from home, the office, and occasionally at other UK locations. AHRC staff will be assigned to Tier 2 meaning a standard expectation of 40-60% onsite attendance (pro-rated against working time) including those hosted by AHRC. This will come into effect on 1st October 2026. At times, this may involve overnight stays and/or occasional work outside of standard office hours.
Benefits
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. Committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
A list of benefits below:
- An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
- 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
- Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
- Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
- Flexible working options.
- Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
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