Deputy Director of Evidence & Evaluation
Hybrid working, 2 days per week in one of three hubs (London, Birmingham, Leeds)
£65,110 – £74,210 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits
Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) or 4 days considered
Flexible and alternative working patterns considered
Reporting to: Director of Impact and Evidence
Direct reports: 3 Heads of Evaluation and Project Support Officer
Closing: Tuesday 3 June (10am)
1st interviews will be held w/c 9 June
2nd interviews will be held w/c 16 June
£65,110 – £74,210 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits
Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) or 4 days considered
Flexible and alternative working patterns considered
Reporting to: Director of Impact and Evidence
Direct reports: 3 Heads of Evaluation and Project Support Officer
Closing: Tuesday 3 June (10am)
1st interviews will be held w/c 9 June
2nd interviews will be held w/c 16 June
Youth Futures Foundation
Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment At Youth Futures, they work directly with government, employers, civil society organisations and young people themselves to influence policy and practice. Alongside their partners, grantees and young people, they have put their collective efforts into identifying the most effective strategies and tools to get things moving in a better direction.
In 2023, the team grew across their three locations in London, Birmingham and Leeds, and they welcomed new board and committee members with a breadth of skills and experience. A second cohort of Future Voices Group Ambassadors have also joined, bringing with them their lived experience and fresh perspectives so crucial to the organisation’s success. They believe all of this puts them in a unique position to change the system that currently does not serve young people well.
One of the most important innovations in 2023, the Data Dashboard brings together the latest youth labour market data and their own research, combining the best evidence on youth employment from across the UK and internationally. It is their way of making
the evidence visible to policy makers and influencers to help them make informed decisions for change.
Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment At Youth Futures, they work directly with government, employers, civil society organisations and young people themselves to influence policy and practice. Alongside their partners, grantees and young people, they have put their collective efforts into identifying the most effective strategies and tools to get things moving in a better direction.
In 2023, the team grew across their three locations in London, Birmingham and Leeds, and they welcomed new board and committee members with a breadth of skills and experience. A second cohort of Future Voices Group Ambassadors have also joined, bringing with them their lived experience and fresh perspectives so crucial to the organisation’s success. They believe all of this puts them in a unique position to change the system that currently does not serve young people well.
One of the most important innovations in 2023, the Data Dashboard brings together the latest youth labour market data and their own research, combining the best evidence on youth employment from across the UK and internationally. It is their way of making
the evidence visible to policy makers and influencers to help them make informed decisions for change.
Role:
Our client is looking for an experienced leader to manage a growing Evidence and Evaluation Team and lead cross-functional programmes to drive systemic improvements in youth employment outcomes.
As Deputy Director of Evidence and Evaluation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the national evidence base on what works to improve youth employment. You will lead a high-performing team, influence external partners, and ensure the rigour and relevance of their programmes to drive real-world change for young people across the UK.
The role will be based within the Impact and Evidence Directorate, reporting to the Director, but with strategic responsibility for generating evidence through evaluation for maximum impact. You will be able to identify opportunities for high quality impact evaluations using a variety of methods and stay up to date on latest evaluation developments and how they intersect with the youth employment landscape.
You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure a ‘What Works’ approach is and remains at the heart of Youth Futures. You will provide intellectual leadership and co-ordinate work across specialist teams, mainly in Impact and Evidence, but also from Programmes and Grants, Policy and External Affairs, Employer Engagement and Operations. The role will focus on leading and building new programmes, including working closely with external partners and internal colleagues.
Please see the Role Profile for full details.
Our client is looking for an experienced leader to manage a growing Evidence and Evaluation Team and lead cross-functional programmes to drive systemic improvements in youth employment outcomes.
As Deputy Director of Evidence and Evaluation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the national evidence base on what works to improve youth employment. You will lead a high-performing team, influence external partners, and ensure the rigour and relevance of their programmes to drive real-world change for young people across the UK.
The role will be based within the Impact and Evidence Directorate, reporting to the Director, but with strategic responsibility for generating evidence through evaluation for maximum impact. You will be able to identify opportunities for high quality impact evaluations using a variety of methods and stay up to date on latest evaluation developments and how they intersect with the youth employment landscape.
You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure a ‘What Works’ approach is and remains at the heart of Youth Futures. You will provide intellectual leadership and co-ordinate work across specialist teams, mainly in Impact and Evidence, but also from Programmes and Grants, Policy and External Affairs, Employer Engagement and Operations. The role will focus on leading and building new programmes, including working closely with external partners and internal colleagues.
Please see the Role Profile for full details.
Apply:
If you're interested in the role or have any questions, please initially send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Please note that only applicants of interest will be contacted for further discussion. The formal application will include responses to screening questions.
Please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK.
As specialist recruiters we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you're interested in the role or have any questions, please initially send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Please note that only applicants of interest will be contacted for further discussion. The formal application will include responses to screening questions.
Please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK.
As specialist recruiters we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.