Evaluation Manager - Widening Access & Participation Team (EHA2044-0722-R)

Make a difference, every day, to the lives of our students.

About the Role

At Edge Hill we know the difference education can make. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. As Evaluation Manager you’ll be supporting that mission and the work you do could have a far-reaching impact.

The role sits within the Widening Access and Participation Team who lead on the development and implementation of the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP). Everyday they make a difference to students’ lives by supporting those from underrepresented groups into and through their higher education journey. 

The Evaluation Manager will work across the University to design and deliver effective mixed method evaluations of APP interventions, demonstrating impact and ensuring we continue to make a difference to students’ lives. Your work will cover the whole student journey, including:

1.Access to Higher Education (widening the participation of students from underrepresented student groups).

2.Success within Higher Education (improving the continuation and attainment of underrepresented student groups).

3.Progression from Higher Education (improving the graduate outcomes of underrepresented student groups).

About You

As an Evaluation Manager, you will have experience of working within a Widening Access and Participation focused role, with knowledge of the Office for Students evaluation requirements, and the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT). You also have demonstrable knowledge and experience of using socio-demographic data to interpret evaluation findings. You will be a confident evaluator, with knowledge of effective practices and methods relating to qualitative and quantitative evaluation, and a proven ability to evaluate interventions/programmes. 

You can effectively influence colleagues to help in the fulfilment of our APP by confidently leading others to follow the evaluation approaches required by the regulator, the Office for Students. You are a natural collaborator who is able to plan and organise own workload, manage competing or evolving priorities to meet deadlines, and to work professionally within a large complex organisation with minimal supervision. You have excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills with an ability to engage effectively and positively across a range of teams and departments, and with external stakeholders

Rewards/Benefits

A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and moreA wide range of development programmes to enhance your careerBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environmentAutomatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 16.3%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education. 

 For informal enquiries about this vacancy you may wish to contact: Emma Hall, Interim Head of Access and Participation, emma.hall@edgehill.ac.uk.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Closing Date: 29 Sep 2022

Department: Support

Salary: £32,348 to £35,333 per annum
Permanent