Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Manager

Our client, East Midlands Combined County Authority is currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Manager to join their team in Chesterfield, East Midlands. This is a critical role at a pivotal time for transport in the East Midlands region. With a major programme of investment supported by over -2 billion in funding and the development of the first Mayor''s Transport Plan, this role ensures that the investment delivers meaningful outcomes through a strong, evidence-led approach to monitoring and evaluation.

• Establish and lead a regional monitoring and evaluation programme for transport investment, working collaboratively with transport teams and constituent authorities
• Develop and implement frameworks for outputs and outcomes, ensuring alignment with mayoral priorities and funding requirements
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation approaches meet external obligations, including those set by the Department for Transport
• Deliver regular performance reporting, including quarterly monitoring and evaluation updates in line with funding requirements
• Provide clear, high-quality reports and insights to support corporate programme monitoring and decision-making
• Embed monitoring and evaluation principles at the earliest stages of scheme development, ensuring all projects have robust evaluation frameworks
• Work closely with data and analytical teams to develop and maintain a strong evidence base for evaluation
• Support programme teams in designing and applying effective evaluation methodologies, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches

• Demonstrable experience developing and delivering monitoring and evaluation frameworks within a transport or infrastructure context
• Strong knowledge of evaluation methodologies and social research principles
• Familiarity with government evaluation guidance, including the Magenta Book
• Experience designing and implementing performance measurement frameworks at project and programme level
• Ability to communicate complex analytical information clearly to a range of audiences
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple streams of work
• Experience working collaboratively across multi-agency environments
• High levels of personal and professional credibility, integrity and accountability

• Competitive salary
• Up to 10 days paid leave in a 12-month period for caring responsibilities
• Healthcare cash plan
• A hybrid work model with remote working opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Maternity, Paternity, IVF, Adopters and Foster Carers support
• Discount scheme
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 30 days holiday (plus 2 with continuous service) + bank holidays + your birthday (up to five extra days through salary sacrifice)
• Costco Membership
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Professional Membership Scheme
• Car Parking Discounts
• Car Sharing Scheme

If you are an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting professional looking for an opportunity to ensure major investment in transport delivers measurable outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our client''s dedicated team within the East Midlands Combined County Authority.