Purpose of the Post
The Impact and Evaluation Officer will support the development and evaluation of the PEDRI Good Practice Standards (GPS). Working collaboratively with the GPS working group, public contributors, and other key stakeholders, the role will ensure the GPS objectives are met while delivering meaningful outcomes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities include planning workshops, facilitating public involvement, conducting desk research, developing project guidance, managing webinars, and exploring accreditation pathways for the GPS. The role will also oversee project progress and reporting to ensure alignment with funder objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluation Tool Development
- Work closely with the GPS Working Group for the design, testing, and refinement of the standards, ensuring alignment with stakeholder feedback and public involvement frameworks.
- Lead the involvement of the PEDRI Public Advisory Group and other key stakeholders in the work planned by the GPS Working Group.
- Develop documentation templates, scoring systems, and assessment guidelines.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to track deliverables and manage interdependencies.
- Facilitate involvement of Public Involvement and Engagement (PIE) contributors across project milestones.
- Creating content for the PEDRI bulletin where necessary.
Project Management
- Manage project timelines, risks, and progress, maintaining alignment with GPS Working Group objectives and funder requirements.
- Plan and deliver workshops, webinars, and events, ensuring diverse stakeholder engagement.
Funding and Accreditation
- Support the GPS funding call process, including application management and panel reviews.
- Explore accreditation pathways and draft a plan for introducing a certification system for PIE practices.
Reporting and Impact
- Monitor and report on progress, outcomes, and impact.
- Collate and develop case studies and share insights to promote GPS adoption within the sector.
Additional Responsibilities
- Create and maintain project management tools and communication materials.
- Support financial and contractual compliance with the Finance and Contracts teams.
- Adapt to changing priorities and emerging needs in a dynamic environment.
Experience and Skills
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven expertise in impact assessment and evaluation within research or public involvement and or engagement contexts.
- Strong project management skills, including planning and stakeholder management.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, including public contributors.
- Familiarity with Public Involvement Engagement frameworks and best practices.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This post requires an immediate start therefore we are seeking candidates with no more than a 4-week notice period.
Please note, as we are a UK-based organisation, applicants must be living in, and eligible to work in, the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
