Evaluation and Impact Lead (KTP Associate)

University of Essex - Essex Business School

Location: Colchester, Hybrid

Salary: £41,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 5th September 2025

Closes: 1st October 2025

Job Ref: REQ09508

KTP

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a unique UK-wide activity that help businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity by making better use of the knowledge, technology and skills within universities, colleges and research organisations.

Further information is available at: https://iuk-ktp.org.uk/

THE PROJECT

The University of Essex in partnership with Mid and North Essex Mind offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to co-produce and implement data-led impact evaluation tools and a community needs assessment framework based on the Theory of Change model for mental health services, leading to improved outcomes for individuals and the wider voluntary and community sector.

DUTIES OF THE POST

• Co-producing and implementing data-led impact evaluation tools and a community needs assessment framework, grounded in the Theory of Change model, to support improved mental health outcomes.
• Conducting a comprehensive review of Mid and North Essex Mind’s current strategy, evaluation practices, and stakeholder landscape to inform project planning and delivery.
• Designing and embedding robust evaluation methodologies, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches, to assess service effectiveness and organisational impact.
• Developing and piloting tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting—such as Power BI dashboards, stakeholder feedback mechanisms, and longitudinal tracking systems.
• Working with individuals at the charity to understand the impact of mental health services which could include interviewing individuals and facilitating group discussions.
• Using confidential client notes to identify trends and themes and inform the creation of a follow up review tool.
• Leading the creation of a scalable follow-up review tool to track long-term service user outcomes and support strategic decision-making.
• Facilitating organisational learning by delivering training workshops, forming internal working groups, and embedding evaluation practices across teams.
• Acting as a key liaison between the University of Essex and Mid and North Essex Mind, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and alignment of academic and organisational goals.
• Producing high-quality research outputs, including academic publications, conference presentations, and a final project report.
• Supporting the dissemination and potential commercialisation of evaluation tools and frameworks developed during the project.
• Managing project planning, risk assessment, and ethics applications, and reporting progress to the Local Management Committee (LMC).

KEY REQUIREMENTS (Essential Criteria)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Psychology, Social Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health Nursing, or a similar discipline
• An MBA or an MSc in Business & Management, Psychology, Social Psychology (or nearing completion) or a similar discipline, or equivalent level of experience
• Experience of balancing the needs & priorities of a range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of mental health service models & support pathways
• Strong understanding of evaluation methodologies
• Familiarity with ethical research practices
• Ability to work with vulnerable groups including a good understanding of managing boundaries
• Good research skills, including analysis of quantitative & qualitative data
• Proficient with data analysis tools & methodologies, including Power BI
• Ability to apply academic theories in a third-sector setting

LOCATION

Mid and North Essex Mind
The Constantine Centre
272a Mersea Road
Colchester

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