Impact And Evaluation Manager

Age NI is delighted to invite applications for the following permanent vacancy in the Belfast area. This exciting post provides an opportunity for someone who has the passion and commitment to work in a progressive organisation and help us achieve our vision – a world where everyone can thrive as we age.

Salary:£32,583 - £34,297 (pro-rata) - actual salary - £26,066 - £27,437

Hours of Work:28 hours per week with hybrid working

The main purpose of this role is to:

Embed and develop an impact measurement framework for Age NI and create an organisational culture of effective impact practice.

Maintain and develop systems, processes, visuals and tools which support the organisation and all teams to plan for, deliver and measure impact.

Develop and support efficient processes for new and existing projects, utilising tools such as Microsoft Forms, Lists, Power Automate and Power BI.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

·To work alongside and build the skills, knowledge and capacity of staff teams to implement and maintain the impact measurement framework for Age NI.

·Modify or design bespoke data collection tools to be used with people supported by, or involved with Age NI, to routinely identify Impact and learning.

·Analyse data on a regular basis and prepare reports for a range of audiences both within and external to Age NI.

·Create infographics, as required, to demonstrate activity and impact internally and externally, in the form of snapshots.

·Support the database team in creating monthly, quarterly, and annual activity figures using Age NI’s Activity Data Table.

·Promote a culture of reflection, learning and evidence- based decision making among Age NI teams and functions.

·Work alongside Age NI’s Database team to align data collection tools with Age NI’s existing IT infrastructure.

·Commission and manage research projects as required.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

·Educated to Master’s level [Desirable]

·Demonstrable experience of designing and implementing multiple data collection tools within an overarching framework.

·Demonstrable experience of analysing data sets and preparing reports for multiple audiences.

·Demonstrable experience of using evidence and data to support service and quality improvement.

·Demonstratable experience in using Microsoft 365 suite of apps to visualise data and create efficient data collection and analysis processes.

·Demonstrable experience of commissioning and managing research projects [Desirable].

Applicants must have the following:

KNOWLEDGE:

·A strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies which engage a range of service users including people with cognitive impairment.

·A strong understanding of impact measurement frameworks, tools and practice.

·A good understanding of the community and voluntary sector.

·Proven Project Management/ Change Management skills.

SKILLS:

·Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to engage with and influence a broad range of stakeholder groups.

·Excellent data analysis skills.

·Excellent IT skills, with knowledge of Survey Monkey, infographic design software and Microsoft 365 suite.

ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES:

·Full current driving licence and access to a car for business purposes or access to a form of transport to meet the travel requirements of the post.

·Flexible approach, as weekend and evening work may be required.

What Age NI can offer you:

Hours: 28 hours per week with flexible working

Contract: Permanent

Annual leave: 26 days (rising to 27 after 4 years’ service) plus 12 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)

Group Personal Pension (contributions on qualifying earnings: 5% employer and 3% employee)

Health Shield Cash Plan

Access to Benenden Health Care (for a small monthly fee)

Hybrid Working Policy

10 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more

Age NI reserve the right to enhance the essential criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

For an applicant pack, please e-mail , apply on-line at www.ageni.org or telephone the People & Development team on

Closing date for completed applications is Friday 31 May 2024 at 12 noon.

Age NI is committed to recruiting fairly. An application form enables us to assess applicants consistently against the criteria for the role and for that reason we cannot accept CVs.

Age NI is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone.