Evaluation and Learning Officer

Lancashire Sport Partnership; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Leyland is looking for an Evaluation and Learning Officer. The ideal candidate will support project evaluation and storytelling, develop data collection tools, and produce reports. This role is crucial in understanding the impact of projects on diverse communities, and requires innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Support Active Lancashire in project evaluation and storytelling.
• Develop appropriate research methods and data collection tools.
• Produce timely reports for projects as needed.

Job description

• Location: Hybrid working, combination of remote working from home and working from designated base (Leyland)
• Reporting to: Research Manager
• Contract: Full Time (Permanent - 37 hours per week)
• Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
• Interview date: Wednesday 11th February 2026

About the Role

Looking for a rewarding job that allows you to capture and tell the story of our impact in the communities we support across Lancashire? We are currently seeking an Evaluation and Learning Officer who has a curious mindset and able to unpick stories of change to really understand what causes change. We are welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds but those who are looking to work across a range of communities and are passionate about making a difference.

The Evaluation and Learning Officer will work closely with the Research Manager to support Active Lancashire in project evaluation, storytelling and intelligence gathering. The post holder will support the development of appropriate research methods for projects delivered by Active Lancashire as well as curating stories of change and case studies. This will include developing data collection tools such as surveys and be willing to use non-traditional methods such as Ripple Effect Mapping to understand impact over time. There will be a need for the post holder to produce timely reports for Active Lancashire’s projects when required for both internal and external needs. The Evaluation and Learning Officer will also need to support the Research Manager with Active Lancashire’s place investment with a particular focus on leading the evaluation and learning of the Place Universal Offer covering Fleetwood, West End of Morecambe and Skelmersdale.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than one page), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role and suited to it (based on the person specification), to [e-mail]

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact David Redmond (Research Manager) at [e-mail].

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