Youth Justice and Prevention Performance Officer
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,366 to £34,314 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Kendal, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westmorland and Furness council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WMF2089e |
Summary
Our team works with children and families to reduce offending and reoffending by addressing the underlying causes of risk and vulnerability. We take a child-first, trauma-informed approach, working in partnership with education, health, police, and voluntary sector organisations to support young people in making positive life choices.
Who we are looking for…
Drive Impact Through Insight and Innovation
Are you passionate about using data and evaluation to improve services for children and young people? Do you enjoy managing projects that lead to real-world change?
We’re looking for a Project and Evaluation Officer to join our innovative Youth Justice and Prevention Service (YJS). In this vital role, you’ll lead on project delivery, evaluation, and performance reporting—ensuring our work is evidence-based, effective, and continuously improving.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading and supporting projects that enhance service delivery and outcomes.
Designing and implementing evaluation frameworks to measure impact and inform improvement.
Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to produce clear, evidence-based reports.
Preparing statutory returns and performance reports for the Youth Justice Board (YJB) and other stakeholders.
Supporting the development of digital tools and systems to improve service efficiency.
Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to share learning and drive innovation.
What We’re Looking For
A degree or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of project management and evaluation in public or multi-agency settings.
Proven ability to analyse complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inform strategic decisions.
A collaborative and proactive approach to working with diverse teams and partners.
Strong ICT skills and a commitment to digital innovation.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Who we are looking for…
Drive Impact Through Insight and Innovation
Are you passionate about using data and evaluation to improve services for children and young people? Do you enjoy managing projects that lead to real-world change?
We’re looking for a Project and Evaluation Officer to join our innovative Youth Justice and Prevention Service (YJS). In this vital role, you’ll lead on project delivery, evaluation, and performance reporting—ensuring our work is evidence-based, effective, and continuously improving.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading and supporting projects that enhance service delivery and outcomes.
Designing and implementing evaluation frameworks to measure impact and inform improvement.
Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to produce clear, evidence-based reports.
Preparing statutory returns and performance reports for the Youth Justice Board (YJB) and other stakeholders.
Supporting the development of digital tools and systems to improve service efficiency.
Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to share learning and drive innovation.
What We’re Looking For
A degree or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of project management and evaluation in public or multi-agency settings.
Proven ability to analyse complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inform strategic decisions.
A collaborative and proactive approach to working with diverse teams and partners.
Strong ICT skills and a commitment to digital innovation.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)