Evaluation Specialist: Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant

Evaluation Specialist: Senior Consultant / Principal ConsultantSteer Economic Development is seeking an evaluation specialist to join our team of high-performing economic development consultants. You will work on a range of projects for national, regional and local public sector clients, including process and impact evaluations, evaluation plans and evaluation scoping studies. Your skillset will include quantitative and qualitative research techniques, familiarity with theory-based methods and counterfactual design. You will be well versed in HM Treasury Magenta Book and Green Book best practice, and ideally will have experience evaluating policy interventions in areas such as business support, innovation, Net Zero and/or regeneration.

Highlights

As a Principal Consultant at Steer Economic Development, you will solve important and varied problems across diverse projects and client questions.

You will build a work portfolio and have the autonomy to shape and deliver projects aligned with your interests.

You will be recognised and rewarded for achievements in an employee-owned company with a competitive remuneration package and flexible benefits.

You will grow your career alongside a growing business and ambitious team.

A typical day will involve

Primary research such as interviewing business leaders, analysing client-owned or public data, creating maps/data visualisations, or designing surveys

Engaging with clients to discuss project methodologies, findings, and next steps

Project management and coordination of project teams with support from colleagues and experts

Writing high-quality reports that are suitable for publication

Business development including preparation of proposals with clear approaches

Developing staff and mentoring junior team members

Developing your own skills through our LandD programs, networking, and mentorship

Requirements

Experience working on process and impact evaluation, ideally in one or more of the following areas: net zero, innovation and enterprise, regeneration and housing, transport, strategic infrastructure or skills

5+ years'' experience, ideally in the public sector, consulting, or relevant private sector experience

A degree (2:1 or higher), preferably in Economics or a social science

Ideally relevant professional membership

Benefits

Private medical insurance and health screening

Life assurance and group income protection

Company pension scheme

EAP and mental health first aiders

25 days annual leave (ability to buy/sell days)

Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work

Group Share Incentive Plan

Up to 5 days for volunteering

Discretionary bonus scheme based on performance

Work EnvironmentAll Steer employees are encouraged to spend 60% of their time in the office or on-site with clients. The typical work week is 37.5 hours (adjustable for part-time opportunities).

Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Complete our online application form and attach your CV and covering letter.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

Primary and Secondary ..... full job details .....