Senior Evaluation Manager

Overview

Are you passionate about driving change and evaluating programs of work in the public sector? This is an exciting opportunity for an evaluation specialist looking for their next challenge. In this post, you will be part of a dedicated evaluation function within the council’s wider Analytics service.

As part of a multi-disciplinary analytics team, you will collaborate with a small group of evaluation specialists. You will use your excellent communication and influencing skills to support the evaluation lead in embedding evaluation across the Council, addressing the diverse challenges encountered by analysts implementing evaluation projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Scoping and leading evaluation projects
• Applying strong problem-solving skills and practical experience in evaluative studies
• Advising clients on appropriate methodologies based on a range of research techniques
• Generating and presenting compelling insights to enable evidence-based decision-making by senior leaders

As an employee of Kent County Council, you will receive training suitable to the role and support for your development, along with excellent benefits, including 29 days annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

This position requires a command of spoken English/Welsh for effective performance, and a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary.

Interviews are provisionally planned for the mornings of Mon 4th to Wed 6th October 2024.