Evaluation and Learning Specialist (Place)

This is a unique opportunity to drive continuous improvement in how we tackle physical inactivity and inequalities in our communities. You will work closely with local authorities, health organisations, community groups, and other key partners to ensure that learning is embedded across the system and that our work delivers meaningful, measurable impact.

As a key member of the team, you will design and deliver evaluations that help us learn from and adapt our approach, foster a learning culture across the partnership, and ensure insight is used to shape strategic decision-making at every level.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deliver robust evaluation frameworks for place-based work aligned with Sport England’s goals.

Lead both quantitative and qualitative research to measure impact and inform future practice.

Promote a culture of learning across the partnership through workshops, reflective sessions, and collaborative approaches.

Develop and share accessible, engaging insights through reports, presentations, and case studies.

Provide evaluation support to the ongoing development of You’ve Got This (YGT) and our wider Place Expansion programme.

Build capacity across the system to embed evaluation and learning into everyday practice.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus.

Interviews will take place on 13 June 2025.

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What we offer you:

• A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3- and 5-years’ service respectively, plus bank holidays. 
• Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
• Special leave to support a range of circumstances.
• Hybrid working arrangements: There is the potential for hybrid working when appropriate, however there is an expectation that within the role the post holder spends time within the localities they will be working in.
• Flexi time scheme
• A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition.
• A range of family friendly benefits
• An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources

More information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found here.