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About the Role

We are looking for experienced Evaluation Officers to join the Performance, Research and Evaluation team and play a key role in developing evidence on the impact that Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s policies, interventions and programme are making across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a range of different service areas across the LCRCA, and wider partner stakeholders, to promote, advise and deliver evaluation activities that build evidence for what works in designing future public interventions in the region.

The role will involve design, delivery and commissioning of evaluation activity to inform policy development; and the design and improvement of LCRCA interventions and programmes.

This will include the preparation of monitoring and evaluation plans, management of internal evaluation research, and the commissioning and management of external suppliers; in addition to the delivery of monitoring and evaluation best practice tools and insight guides for use by service providers and projects.

About the person

You will have strong track record and experience of working in an evaluation role and measuring the performance and impact of a wide range of projects and programmes.

In depth knowledge of evaluation techniques and an understanding of the principles guiding social research, including quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, scoping logic models or theories of change and designing effective measurement frameworks will be essential.

If you're passionate about public service, evidencing impact and lessons learned, and have an understanding of the benefits of using data to shape design of future interventions and policies, we want to hear from you.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria.

The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1) Experience of working in an evaluation role and measuring the performance and impact of a wide range of projects and programmes.

2) In depth knowledge of evaluation techniques and an understanding of the principles guiding social research

3) Excellent data analysis, report writing and presentation skills.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa