At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to shape and deliver impactful evaluations for youth employment.
- Company: Youth Futures, dedicated to supporting marginalised young people.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, professional development, and the chance to influence real change.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape evidence that impacts services and policies for young people.
- Why this job: Make a difference in youth employment while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in evaluation, leadership skills, and knowledge of youth employment.
The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.
We are looking for a dynamic, technically skilled Head of Evaluation to play a senior role in shaping and delivering Youth Futures’ evidence strategy.
You will lead a team of Evidence and Evaluation Managers and oversee a portfolio of complex evaluations, helping us generate credible, useful evidence about what works to support marginalised young people into good work.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Evidence and Evaluation, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery of a portfolio of complex impact evaluations.
You will have a sound understanding of youth employment and/or skills and design evidence-generating projects in a complex field that includes partners from national and devolved government, the third sector and employers.
You will manage a team of Evaluation Managers, supporting their development while delivering projects that inform Youth Futures’ strategic goals.
This is an opportunity to shape some of the most important evidence being generated on youth employment in England.
The role suits someone who enjoys combining technical evaluation expertise with leadership, judgement and collaboration, and who wants their work to influence real decisions about how services, funders and policymakers support young people.
We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Evaluation employer: Youth Futures Foundation
At Youth Futures, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions creativity and collaboration within our External Affairs team. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to youth employment ensures that every team member contributes to meaningful change in society. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work culture, we empower our employees to thrive and make a real impact in the communities we serve.
