Social Finance

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Social Finance
Aug 05, 2025
Contractor
Evidence and Evaluation Officer We are looking for an Evidence and Evaluation Officer to support the Evidence Team to generate and synthesise evidence on what works to support vulnerable children and young people. If you want to join an impact-driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today! Position: Evidence and Evaluation Officer Location: London/hybrid Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week Salary: £46,125 including generous benefits Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Closing Date: 25 August 2025, 23:59 Interviews: w/c 8 September 2025 The role Evidence and Evaluation Officers are key to generating and synthesising evidence on what works and developing resources to support its translation to policy makers, commissioners and practitioners. The primary focus of the role is contributing to the Strengthening Families, Supporting Children programme a flagship initiative involving three large-scale comprehensive evaluations of distinct social work practice models. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to high-impact evaluations that will directly inform national policy. You will join the project team and will work closely with other Evidence and Evaluation Officers and will be supervised by a Senior Evaluation Officer. You will also support commissioned evaluations. About you The role requires a strong mix of research and broader professional skills, including communication skills, initiative, and the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences. You will also need a master's degree in social science, social policy, public health, health services, or another related field, or relevant experience equivalent to a master's qualification. You will have experience of: Conducting implementation and process evaluations and delivering outputs to time and to high quality Conducting research in sensitive and complex settings, including children s social care Collecting data from children, young people, and families who may be vulnerable Analysing quantitative data, including survey and administrative data Coding qualitative data using NVivo and familiarity with different qualitative analytical methods Writing clear, concise, and comprehensive research reports. The organisation This is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focusing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provides practical solutions and encourages change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success. Benefits include: 30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday, paid bank holidays with up to three which may be switched for religious observance Up to five days carers leave, in a 12-month period, three days paid Paid compassionate leave Enhanced sick pay Enhanced parental leave and pay 6% employer and 3% employee contribution. No limit on any additional employee contributions made via auto enrolment Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal and information line Unlimited access to 24/7 GP Mental health support Life cover at x4 annual salary Bike to work scheme. The organisation offers excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James s. Working in a hybrid and flexible way, the organisation recognises the importance of a good work-life balance. Please note that where staff live within approximately two hours travel of the office, they are expected to work onsite two days per week. For those based further afield, more flexible or home working arrangements can be discussed. Do you want to work somewhere that values and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees People are at the heart of everything we do. It s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. You may have experience in other areas such as evidence, evaluation, research, evidence and evaluation, impact and evaluation, or other roles, for example Evidence Officer, Evaluation Officer, Research Officer, Evidence and Evaluation Officer, Impact and Evaluation Officer, Researcher, Senior Researcher. This role is currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Social Finance
Feb 16, 2025
Full time
Project Manager We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join the IPS Grow team, in this hybrid working role. Position: Project Manager Location: London/Hybrid SE11 Hours: Full-time Salary: £56,500 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 3rd March at midday The Team IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is led by the organisation in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). About the Role You will primarily be responsible for developing and managing projects. These projects can be incredibly varied with a complex array of stakeholders making for an exciting career. Some of the skills that you will be using include: Strategic, analytical & creative thinking Project management Stakeholder management People management Communication skills Key responsibilities include: Plan and define project scope: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements to achieve project goals. Coordinate and lead teams working in a matrixed way: Assemble, lead, and motivate project teams, ensuring effective collaboration among team members and stakeholders. Manage budgets and resources: Allocate resources effectively and oversee project budgets to ensure financial goals are met while avoiding cost overruns. Monitor project progress: Track key performance indicators (KPIs), schedules, and milestones to ensure the project stays on track and meets deadlines. Risk management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges Quality assurance: Oversee quality control processes to ensure that project deliverables meet organisational standards and commissioner expectations. Document and report: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and present progress reports to senior management or stakeholders as required. Lead on evaluation: Conduct lessons learnt sessions and post-project evaluations to assess performance against objectives and provide recommendations for future. The teamwork from wherever best suits the tasks of the day, coming together in the main London office when that's needed. About You You will have a passion for developing and supporting team members with the ability to organise and structure thinking in developing approaches/plans with teams and clients. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of trust, integrity, empathy, and commitment to driving social change. We are looking for someone who: Has an entrepreneurial spirit, curious nature, and comfortable working with ambiguity. Is a good communicator who is comfortable working with teams, clients, and other stakeholders. Has a willingness to develop understanding of relevant regulatory compliance and risk management requirements Has the ability to manage teams to produce accurate, thoughtful, high-quality work to deadlines, understanding and working through client need. About the Organisation Since 2007, the organisation has helped to pioneer a series of programmes to improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs. These innovations, including the social impact bond model, have mobilised more than £500 million globally. With sister organisations in the US, Israel, the Netherlands and India the organisation has network of partners across the world. Equality, diversity and inclusion We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and support a range of flexible working options. The application process uses Applied, a platform developed by the Behavioural Insights Team, to record your application. Applied is focused on using behavioural and data science to improve hiring decisions and minimise unconscious bias in the recruitment process. You will be asked to respond to four situational based questions, which will allow you to express your ability. Other roles you may have experience with could include Project Manager, Project Lead, Lead Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Project Facilitator, Project Coordinator, Project Support. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.