Evaluation Officer (Transport) - SCP/R5

Evaluation Officer (Transport)
Grade J £32,356 pa
Location Leeds

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We currently have a vacancy for an Evaluation Officer to join our Research and Intelligence team.

It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region.

The £830 million City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) is aimed at providing an integrated and inclusive transport network and was made possible thanks to the West Yorkshire Mayoral devolution deal. This work will build on the significant investment already being made in making it easier for people to walk, cycle and use public transport around West Yorkshire. Find out more information about the programme .

The Role
Reporting into the Lead Evaluation Officer, the key responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Working closely with the Lead Evaluation Officer, and deputising as required, to ensure the effective delivery of programme-level evaluations in the context of transport policy and delivery (including the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement).
• Coordinating the collection and management of transport monitoring and evaluation data from internal and external partners, to meet the requirements of the CRSTS national evaluation commissioned by the Department for Transport, as well as informing and facilitating local programme-level evaluation activity.
• Design of evaluation briefs, oversight of procurement, and project management of externally commissioned consultancy work.
• Logic Model and Theory of Change development for transport programmes, applying specialist insight to support colleagues.

Review the Role profile provided for more information about the responsibilities.

About you
You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

• Educated to degree level in Transport Studies, Geography, Economics, Research Methods or similar area of study.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and across functional teams to drive key objectives and priorities.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, communicate key messages and convey complex information for a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of applying a range of evaluation methods in practise, such as surveys, focus groups, experimental design, difference in difference, or randomized controlled trials.
• Ability to coordinate and lead on the reporting and dissemination of evaluation approaches and findings, including presenting to key stakeholders and governance boards.

Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus bank holidays
• Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
• Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5)
• Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.

We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme.

Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more.

To apply
If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role.

Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 09 October 2022.

Further Information
Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.

The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.

Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required.

Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution.

Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.

Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.

Terms and conditions
Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits.

The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.