Description
We are a dynamic cultural consultancy seeking an experienced freelance Evaluation Consultant to support the delivery of evaluation frameworks, reporting, and impact assessments for Arts Council England (ACE) and National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF/HLF) projects
Contract Type: Freelance/remote
We are a dynamic cultural consultancy seeking an experienced Evaluation Consultant to support the delivery of evaluation frameworks, reporting, and impact assessments for Arts Council England (ACE) and National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF/HLF) projects. This is a freelance role offering flexible, remote working.
Requirements:
- Proven track record of delivering evaluations for ACE and/or HLF-funded projects.
- Strong analytical skills and experience in both qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies.
- Excellent report-writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly to a range of audiences.
- Understanding of the cultural and heritage sectors, public engagement, and impact measurement.
- Ability to work independently, managing time and priorities effectively in a freelance capacity.
- Proficiency with digital tools for data collection, analysis, and remote collaboration.
Desirable:
- Experience of evaluation in arts, heritage, or cultural consultancy contexts.
- Knowledge of participatory and co-created evaluation practices.
- Familiarity with funder expectations across different project stages (e.g., ACE project grants, NLHF Development & Delivery, Final Evaluation).
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver robust evaluation frameworks tailored to ACE and HLF project requirements.
- Collect, analyse, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to evidence impact and outcomes.
- Work closely with client teams, community partners, and stakeholders to ensure evaluation methods are inclusive and accessible.
- Produce clear, engaging evaluation reports and presentations for clients and funders.
- Provide strategic advice on evaluation approaches during project planning and bid development.
- Contribute to building evaluation capacity among clients and project partners through guidance, workshops, and training.
Please send your CV, a short cover note outlining your relevant evaluation experience, and examples of recent ACE and/or NLHF evaluation work to [email protected] by 8 October.