Data Insights and Evaluation Adviser (5 year FTC)

Do you want to help shape strategy by turning data and evidence into insight that drives mission, growth, and learning? Do you have the skills to help a complex organisation understand what is working, what could improve, and how to adapt in a meaningful way?

The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Data Insights & Evaluation Adviser to lead the development of a coherent, organisation-wide approach to data, evaluation, and learning across the Called Together programme. This role goes beyond routine data collection or dashboard creation it s about sense-making, judgement, and enabling learning to support parishes, deaneries, and diocesan teams in achieving sustainable impact.

This is an exciting role for someone with analytical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work relationally across a wide range of stakeholders.

About the Role

You will provide leadership in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), ensuring data and evidence are used effectively to inform decisions and enhance mission. Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading on data, insights, and evaluation across the Diocese to inform strategy and action

Integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence from parishes, programmes, and external sources

Translating complex data into clear, accessible insights and narratives

Designing and embedding a comprehensive MEL framework with appropriate indicators and learning loops

Designing, building, and maintaining dashboards and visual tools (e.g. Power BI)

Producing reports for governance, leadership, and project teams

Providing analytical support to enable data-driven decision-making and project delivery

Ensuring data integrity, quality, security, and GDPR compliance

Collaborating with national Church teams and external partners to align evaluation with wider priorities

About You

A minimum of five years relevant professional experience in data, insights, evaluation, research, MEL, or learning-focused roles, with evidence of senior responsibility, autonomy, sound judgement, and practical organisational application.

Aligned with the mission and ethos of the Christian Church and the Diocese of Rochester

Educated to degree level in a relevant field, or with equivalent professional experience

Experienced in data, insights, or evaluation activity in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Skilled in working with both quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modelling) and Power BI (DAX / M code)

An excellent communicator, able to present findings to senior leaders while working constructively with colleagues unfamiliar with data

Organised, flexible, and able to travel across the Diocese, including occasional evenings or weekends

It would be advantageous if you also:

Have experience in charity, voluntary, public, or faith-based sectors where impact is complex

Understand the structure and culture of the Church of England, dioceses, and parish life

What we can offer:

• Flexible working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service

The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The wider a group s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Closing date for applications: 8 March 2026

Interviews will be held on: 16 March 2026