Evaluation Programme Manager
Salary:
£45,272 per annum
Contract Type:
Fixed Term (12 months)
Hours:
Full-time / Part-time (minimum 22 hours per week)
Locations:
Science and Technology Facilities Council at Polaris House, Swindon Wiltshire or Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire or Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington or UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh
Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, technicians and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer,
everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.
As part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) develops and exploits frontier research in particle physics, astronomy, nuclear physics and space science through activities at UK universities and its own
national laboratories, working internationally through a range of long-term collaborative research projects.
Our Strategy, Planning and Communications (SPC) Directorate brings together the essential functions that are needed to help shape, communicate and monitor progress against STFC’s strategic plans.
We offer flexible working arrangements and expect this role to operate in a hybrid working model. The post is available as full time, part-time or job-share.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to be involved in getting hands-on with some of our most exciting and high profile projects by running key evaluation and analysis projects in STFC’s evaluation programme.
The post holder will lead projects across STFC’s remit, mainly focusing on large scale programmes or facilities such as the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) and the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN).
Your main responsibilities will include:
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designing and delivering robust evaluations to demonstrate the impact of STFC’s activities
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ensuring evaluations are delivered in accordance with best practice in evaluation methodology
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ensuring that the findings are useful to key stakeholders in UKRI and across Government
We are looking for someone with:
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a relevant degree or equivalent work experience in a STEM subject or a subject such as social sciences, economics, mathematics, or other numerate subjects
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proficient at developing, influencing and executing strategic plans with sound judgement; able to set priorities, allocate resources and drive initiatives aligned with organisational goals
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excellent written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail; ability to develop and deliver well-structured and clearly-articulated documents and presentations for internal and external audiences
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strong planning and organisational skills, including an ability to prioritise and manage complex and conflicting activities, and plan and deliver tasks
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excellent team working skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to identify challenges, develop creative solutions and implement changes within a team setting
What we offer
We are offering a fixed term position with a whole host of benefits including:
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30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days)
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flexible working hours
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an excellent defined average salary pension scheme
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employee shopping/travel discounts
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excellent learning and development opportunities
Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that clearly showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role.
UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another.
As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, this is a place where there’s always something new to learn – about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover what’s possible.