Temporary Evaluation and Impact Officer (Grade E2)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £39,579 i £46,611 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Civil Service Pension. Flexible Working Hours. Hybrid Working. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Scottish Funding Council |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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The purpose of this role is to support the development and delivery of a robust, transparent, outcome-focused, and consistent approach to evaluation and impact across SFC.
This post has been created to provide support to the Evaluation and Impact team within the Corporate Services Directorate – an exciting and evolving directorate within SFC. We enjoy working widely across the organisation, as well as with a variety of external stakeholders.
Interviews for this post will take place on Thursday 2 April 2026.
This is a temporary post and is expected to end during 2027.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and delivery of a monitoring and evaluation framework and associated resources, guidance, and training. For example, guidance documents, tools and templates, webinars and training materials.
Support in delivering training based on these materials to a wide range of internal stakeholders.
Provide targeted research and evaluation support to teams across SFC, including design & methodology, data collection & fieldwork, stakeholder management, analysis and presentation, and dissemination of findings.
Synthesise and disseminate evaluation findings internally and externally to a variety of audiences using engaging, insightful and influential methods.
Attend and contribute to relevant committees and working groups with internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and be committed to professional development, undertaking role-related training and development to ensure continued high standards of delivery.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
It is important through your CV / Cover Letter that you give evidence of proven experience of each of the following essential criteria:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience using evidence, research, evaluation or analysis to interpret, present and communicate insight and influence change.
Knowledge and experience of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, such as data analysis, interviews, focus groups, surveys and case studies.
Sound judgement and critical thinking skills to ensure that outputs are evidence based and address the key issues and a commitment to quality, including accuracy in attention to detail and proofreading work.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the capacity to analyse, understand and respond to complex issues in an appropriate manner.
Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to build relationships, engage, consult and influence at all levels.
Ability to work under pressure and flexibly to manage a range of priorities, alert to opportunities for innovation and to respond positively to change.
Experience working independently and in a team with the ability and willingness to work collaboratively.
Good IT skills and an ability to use software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Educated to degree level or equivalent (SCQF Level 9) or possess relevant professional experience.
Experience commissioning and working with external consultants.
Experience developing evaluation frameworks and monitoring and evaluation plans.
Familiar with statistical and/ or survey software packages and PowerBI or other data visualisation tools.
Experience of developing training materials and delivering training.
This post has been created to provide support to the Evaluation and Impact team within the Corporate Services Directorate – an exciting and evolving directorate within SFC. We enjoy working widely across the organisation, as well as with a variety of external stakeholders.
Interviews for this post will take place on Thursday 2 April 2026.
This is a temporary post and is expected to end during 2027.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and delivery of a monitoring and evaluation framework and associated resources, guidance, and training. For example, guidance documents, tools and templates, webinars and training materials.
Support in delivering training based on these materials to a wide range of internal stakeholders.
Provide targeted research and evaluation support to teams across SFC, including design & methodology, data collection & fieldwork, stakeholder management, analysis and presentation, and dissemination of findings.
Synthesise and disseminate evaluation findings internally and externally to a variety of audiences using engaging, insightful and influential methods.
Attend and contribute to relevant committees and working groups with internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and be committed to professional development, undertaking role-related training and development to ensure continued high standards of delivery.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
It is important through your CV / Cover Letter that you give evidence of proven experience of each of the following essential criteria:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience using evidence, research, evaluation or analysis to interpret, present and communicate insight and influence change.
Knowledge and experience of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, such as data analysis, interviews, focus groups, surveys and case studies.
Sound judgement and critical thinking skills to ensure that outputs are evidence based and address the key issues and a commitment to quality, including accuracy in attention to detail and proofreading work.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the capacity to analyse, understand and respond to complex issues in an appropriate manner.
Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to build relationships, engage, consult and influence at all levels.
Ability to work under pressure and flexibly to manage a range of priorities, alert to opportunities for innovation and to respond positively to change.
Experience working independently and in a team with the ability and willingness to work collaboratively.
Good IT skills and an ability to use software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Educated to degree level or equivalent (SCQF Level 9) or possess relevant professional experience.
Experience commissioning and working with external consultants.
Experience developing evaluation frameworks and monitoring and evaluation plans.
Familiar with statistical and/ or survey software packages and PowerBI or other data visualisation tools.
Experience of developing training materials and delivering training.
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