Head of Insight and Evaluation

Do you see patterns others miss? Can you turn data into stories that shape strategy and inspire action? If you're a strategic thinker who thrives on analysis, design, and learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Our client is seeking a Head of Insight and Evaluation. In this role, you’ll champion evidence-informed decision-making, bring fresh perspectives through lateral thinking, and help shape their future through meaningful insights.

We are working in partnership with a 3rd sector organisation within the Physical Activity sector to recruit a Head of Insight and Evaluation. This is initially a 1-year FTC with the possibility of going permanent.

About you:

You will bring proven experience in insights, evaluation, learning, or strategy roles, with strong analytical skills and the ability to think both critically and laterally. You’re a creative problem solver who can design tools, processes, and systems that generate meaningful insights. Your storytelling abilities—whether written, visual, or verbal—bring data to life and resonate with diverse audiences. You have strong leadership and facilitation skills, taking a collaborative and adaptive approach to your work. You are passionate about driving learning and impact, especially in complex or mission-driven environments.

About the Head of Insight and Evaluationrole:

• Design and embed robust systems for collecting and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data
• Connect with Sport England monitoring, learning, and evaluation frameworks and ways of working and embed them locally
• Capture, collate, and effectively share data from communities, stakeholders, national datasets, and partners
• Analyse current patterns, trends, and emotional/systemic measures to inform decisions
• Ensure alignment with governance and programme requirements
• Upskill the team on insight and learning approaches
• Foster a learning culture, translating data into usable knowledge and change theories
• Share learning effectively with a variety of audiences to influence change
• Interpret and present complex health and demographic data clearly and accessibly
• Develop engaging case studies and success stories to complement quantitative data
• Integrate learning, monitoring, and evaluation into project and programme cycles
• Identify opportunities for shared learning and resource use across partners and programmes
• Demonstrate confidence using various data tools and digital platforms
• Inspire and enable others to share and act on learning across our systems

Rewards package:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 days at Christmas
• Celebration Day (personal choice)
• Westfield Health private healthcare
• Flexible working policy
• Team away days
• Training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contributions
• Staff wellbeing policy
• £39,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

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If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.

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