Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £45,272 per annum
Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 0.6 FTE)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OR Science and Technology Facilities Council, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington OR Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh OR Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire
About the role
We are looking for an Evaluation Programme Manager who will 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. This will include designing and delivering robust evaluations to demonstrate the impact of STFC’s activities, ensuring evaluations are delivered in accordance with best practice in evaluation methodology, and that findings are useful to key stakeholders in UKRI and across Government.
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).
About you
For this post, we are looking for someone with the ability to think strategically and be committed to continuous organisational improvement. Someone who can influence and make changes when appropriate, and the capability to make effective decisions independently. Communication and influencing skills are key here, both within the organisation and with external stakeholders. The post holders will work closely with senior management and with staff at various levels in STFC, across wider UKRI and externally. External stakeholders include Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), other Government Departments, universities and industry.
Previous analytical experience in delivering robust quantitative and qualitative analysis is desirable to successfully undertake these roles. We are also looking for core and transferable proficiencies and abilities which will enable candidates to develop into the roles, and supported by training, adapt and grow your skills as needs change.
We are looking for people who can lead our projects and work effectively with other evaluation experts, including appointed evaluation contractors, to design and implement suitable and robust evaluations in order to deliver reliable evidence that can advise policy. This will involve work to develop monitoring frameworks, theories of change, logic models, surveys, interviews and methodologies to assess the impact of our work.
Person Specification
The criteria below will be assessed at Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I)
1. A relevant degree or equivalent work experience in a STEM subject or a subject such as social sciences, economics, mathematics, or other numerate subjects (S)
2. Strategic Thinking: Proficient at developing, influencing and executing strategic plans with sound judgement; able to set priorities, allocate resources and drive initiatives aligned with organisational goals (S&I)
3. Leadership Skills: Demonstrate the ability to make well informed decisions, seek opportunities, and articulate a vision to others; provide direction and motivation and lead in the delivery of complex activities and/or team responsibilities including with external stakeholders (S&I)
4. Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail; ability to develop and deliver well-structured, clearly-articulated professional documents and presentations for a range of internal and external audiences (S&I)
5. Planning and Organisation: Ability to plan and prioritise work and that of others to implement frameworks or new procedures to deliver successful outcomes; respond flexibly to changing requirements as required (S)
6. Teamwork and Collaboration: Capable of working collaboratively to identify challenges, develop creative solutions and implement changes within a team setting; able to lead the successful delivery of activities internally and externally (S&I)
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.
STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.
How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.
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