Research and Evaluation Manager

National Development Team for Inclusion; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization for disability advocacy in the UK is seeking a full-time Research and Evaluation Manager to coordinate and lead various research and evaluation projects. The successful candidate will have strong project management skills, be innovative in developing research methodologies, and build partnerships across sectors to create positive change. This role offers competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, and flexible working options, requiring regular travel across the UK.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous workplace pension scheme

Support for learning and development

Wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and project teams effectively.
• Strong background in research and evaluation methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of research projects.
• Contribute to research methodologies and materials.
• Negotiate and manage contracts for research projects.
• Build and maintain diverse networks and partnerships.

Skills

Project management

Developing research methodologies

Networking and relationship building

Innovative thinking

Organizational skills

Job description

NDTi has been working with communities, government, health, and social care professionals for over 30 years to ensure that people with disabilities of all ages are given choice and control over their own lives.

Our organisation exists to make change happen by celebrating what’s possible, supporting change makers and building self-determination. Our work always focuses on wider life outcomes. We want disabled and older people to enjoy the same life course and opportunities as everyone else – education, paid work, a place of their own, fulfilling personal relationships and a chance to contribute to their communities.

At the heart of everything we do is our belief in a society where all people, regardless of age or disability, are valued and able to live the life they choose. We believe that all people should have choice and control over their own lives, that their human rights be respected and that they are valued as equals. Our vision is shared by our members, our people, our partners, and the people who fund or commission our work.

Purpose of the role

As a member of the research and evaluation team, the Research and Evaluation Manager will play a lead role in the development, co-ordination, delivery and impact of NDTi’s commissioned, grant & trust funded and internally funded work in this area. The post holder will be responsible for managing and delivering a portfolio of evaluation and research projects and will contribute to wider activities as required.

The person NDTi appoint to this important role will:

• develop, lead and contribute to research and evaluation projects and act as liaison for staff and associates involved in delivery of NDTi’s work
• identify and share learning and insights generated by our work, showcasing the team’s innovative approaches, partnerships and achievements
• contribute, design and develop research and evaluation methodologies and materials, maintaining a consistent and high-quality approach to R&E work across NDTi
• maintain a steady pipeline of opportunities, negotiating, securing and project managing a range of contracts
• establish and maintain diverse networks, generating new contacts and work opportunities for yourself and others in NDTi

Success in the role

The person NDTi appoints to thisduc role will:

• live our values: NDTi is built around our desire to improve the rights and lives of those who are often excluded from the opportunities in work, community, and life that many take for granted. You will share our values around rights and equalities, enable people with lived experience to be part of our work, and ensure that work is focused on really making a difference in people’s lives.
• be innovative: Bringing in new work through proposals, bids and grant applications is key to this role. The postholder will bring their expertise and connections to build the NDTi portfolio of work around ageing and older people so that it has a range of projects of different types and clearly moves towards our strategic ambitions.
• have external influence and impact: We exist to create change and build evidence. You will be able to gather evidence, work with people and partners, and deliver work which influences positive change and has a tangible impact.
• be organised: The role will involve managing multiple projects and project teams and managing your own workload. Successful postholders will be able to work with a diverse and changing workload.
• be flexible: Understanding and accommodating of changing priorities and being supportivePM of other team members commitments and capacity challenges.
• work well within a team: The R&E Manager will work as part of the R&E Team. They are expected to contribute to the development of the team and its work.
• build partnerships: Relationships are key, and the person who is great in this role will bring and build connections and generate positive working relationships across sectors that enables collaboration with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Full-time (or 0.8), based from home, with frequent on-site activity that requires regular UK-wide travel. NDTi are happy to talk about flexible working

In return we offer a competitive salary and 30 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, generous workplace pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution, supportive and family-friendly approach to flexible working. Access to support for learning and development and wellbeing perks.

For the full role description please refer to our web site.