Head of Evaluation and Research

Description:

We are Hestia. We make a difference. 

At Hestia, we live by our values and are committed to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation that provides a variety of services such as Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery, Mental Health & Complex Needs and Criminal Justice. We are committed to empower people to rebuild their lives and regain independence. 

The service you will work in….

This is a key role within the Technology, Digital and Data team. You will own the portfolio of primary and secondary research and evaluation projects conducted at Hestia.

The role will involve providing effective leadership and oversight of a range of programmes and project, as well as driving the research agenda within the organisation. You will be responsible for leading, managing and delivering high profile research and evaluation work, and supporting colleagues within the organisation to do the same.

A day in this role looks like….

As Head of Evaluation & Research at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Performance & Information team. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.

A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:

Scope, plan and deliver quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation projects – both work conducted in-house and externally commissioned.

Where appropriate oversee the tendering for a commissioned suppliers and manage through to completion and dissemination.

Collaborate with colleagues in Operations, Communications and Data teams to identify key insight that could be derived from our existing datasets to unlock our potential for greater external influence.

Support the design and delivery of service-level evaluation including, where appropriate, the development of evaluation frameworks.

Build partnerships with centres of research and evidence-based communities of practice in Hestia's areas of operation, particularly domestic abuse, modern slavery, and mental health and criminal justice services

Keep abreast of research developments and support the implementation of key learning and best practice within the organisation.

Why Hestia?

Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:

Experience of scoping research and evaluation projects and seeing them through from development to delivery and dissemination.

Experience of commissioning research and working with external partners to deliver high quality outputs.

A clear understanding of project management processes and experience of their application.

Experience of managing a complex portfolio of work and completing priorities.

A collaborative and inclusive approach to your work.

Experience of working in a health and/or social care setting.

Advanced knowledge of a range of research and evaluation methods and their application.

Strong communication and influencing skills.

Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills.

Strong data analysis skills and experience of working with complex datasets.

Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer…

Hestia is a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individual with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We will also accommodate reasonable adjustment during the selection and interview process and throughout your employment with us