Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

UK Research and Innovation

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager providing specialist support in M&E frameworks for priority programmes at UKRI. Ensuring investments demonstrate impact and value for money through robust evaluation practices.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSwindon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £37,841 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, including logic models and theories of change, while effectively managing stakeholder relationships and producing high-quality reports. Proficient in analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to generate evidence-based insights and recommendations.

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Monitoring And Evaluation (M&E)Logic ModelsTheories Of ChangeAnalytical SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Performance MetricsData AnalysisEvidence-Based RecommendationsReporting ProcessesQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Planning SkillsResource ManagementOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

UKRI SystemsDashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Specialist Training In Monitoring And EvaluationProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Stakeholder RelationshipsEvidence GatheringImpact DataContinuous ImprovementQualitative And Quantitative Evidence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development of proportionate M&E frameworks for priority programmes, including logic models, theories of change, SMART objectives and key results.
Apply analytical judgement to identify appropriate metrics, baseline requirements and evidence needs.
Identify risks in data collection and implement appropriate mitigation approaches.
Establish appropriate project management process to support the activity.
Develop and manage reporting requirements and processes with programme and delivery teams.
Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to support reporting and evidence gathering.
Analyse and synthesise programme data into clear, evidence-based outputs for senior stakeholders.
Coordinate the collection of qualitative and quantitative evidence, including case studies, impact data and key results.
Use UKRI systems and bespoke approaches to monitor programme data and support investment planning.
Support commissioning and management of external evaluations, including contractor oversight.
Undertake analysis and research to generate insights and support evidence-based recommendations.
Contribute to the production of reports, dashboards and communications to disseminate findings.
Analyse evidence and data to provide specific relevant information required for corporate reporting (including KRs, quarterly reporting and Annual Report & Accounts).
Manage priorities across a small number of programmes, contributing to the continuous improvement of M&E practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) approaches, including application of frameworks such as logic models, theories of change and performance metrics (S&I)
Strong planning, resource management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver across a defined portfolio of work to time and quality (S&I)
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to generate clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations (S&I)
Attention to detail particularly around quality assurance of documents (S&I)
Experience of contributing to reporting processes and producing clear, high-quality written outputs for a range of audiences (S&I)
Ability to build effective working relationships with programme teams and a range of internal and external collaborators to support delivery and evidence gathering (S&I)
A good understanding of project objectives, milestones, value for money and outputs (S&I)
Specialist training in monitoring and evaluation, or project management or willingness to work towards. (S)

Benefits

Comp & perks

An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
Flexible working options.