Evidence and Evaluation Officer We are looking for an Evidence and Evaluation Officer to support the Evidence Team to generate and synthesise evidence on what works to support vulnerable children and young people. If you want to join an impact-driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today! Position: Evidence and Evaluation Officer Location: London/hybrid Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week Salary: £46,125 including generous benefits Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Closing Date: 25 August 2025, 23:59 Interviews: w/c 8 September 2025 The role Evidence and Evaluation Officers are key to generating and synthesising evidence on what works and developing resources to support its translation to policy makers, commissioners and practitioners. The primary focus of the role is contributing to the Strengthening Families, Supporting Children programme – a flagship initiative involving three large-scale comprehensive evaluations of distinct social work practice models. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to high-impact evaluations that will directly inform national policy. You will join the project team and will work closely with other Evidence and Evaluation Officers and will be supervised by a Senior Evaluation Officer. You will also support commissioned evaluations. About you The role requires a strong mix of research and broader professional skills, including communication skills, initiative, and the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences. You will also need a master's degree in social science, social policy, public health, health services, or another related field, or relevant experience equivalent to a master's qualification. You will have experience of: Conducting implementation and process evaluations and delivering outputs to time and to high quality Conducting research in sensitive and complex settings, including children’s social care Collecting data from children, young people, and families who may be vulnerable Analysing quantitative data, including survey and administrative data Coding qualitative data using NVivo and familiarity with different qualitative analytical methods Writing clear, concise, and comprehensive research reports. The organisation This is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focusing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provides practical solutions and encourages change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success. Benefits include: 30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday, paid bank holidays with up to three which may be switched for religious observance Up to five days carers’ leave, in a 12-month period, three days paid Paid compassionate leave Enhanced sick pay Enhanced parental leave and pay 6% employer and 3% employee contribution. No limit on any additional employee contributions made via auto enrolment Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal and information line Unlimited access to 24/7 GP Mental health support Life cover at x4 annual salary Bike to work scheme. The organisation offers excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’s. Working in a hybrid and flexible way, the organisation recognises the importance of a good work-life balance. Please note that where staff live within approximately two hours travel of the office, they are expected to work onsite two days per week. For those based further afield, more flexible or home working arrangements can be discussed. Do you want to work somewhere that values and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees? People are at the heart of everything we do. It’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. You may have experience in other areas such as evidence, evaluation, research, evidence and evaluation, impact and evaluation, or other roles, for example Evidence Officer, Evaluation Officer, Research Officer, Evidence and Evaluation Officer, Impact and Evaluation Officer, Researcher, Senior Researcher. #INDNFP This role is currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.