Head of Evidence & Improvement
Core
Lead the development and evaluation of a cross-sector initiative to improve the quality and impact of parenting and home learning programmes in the early years.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Evidence & Improvement (Strategy & Portfolio Management)
Builds
Early years parenting and home learning programmes
Domain
Public sector / Social policy / Early childhood education
Required skills
Complex evaluation design (RCTs, quasi-experimental), programme improvement via test-and-learn, strategic portfolio management, technical oversight of research, team leadership, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
PhD in relevant field, experience with funding proposals, knowledge of English local authority contexts, reporting to governance bodies
Technologies
RCTs, quasi-experimental designs, mixed-method approaches
Responsibilities
Shape strategy and prioritization for the evidence and improvement portfolio; oversee feasibility, pilot, and impact evaluations; develop evaluation standards and quality assurance processes; manage substantial budgets; lead a multidisciplinary team; manage relationships with funders, local authorities, and practitioners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
