"Evaluation & Impact Coordinator (Creative Placemaking) KTP Associate (792797)"

University of Strathclyde - Strathclyde Business School - Department of Marketing

FTE:1 (37 hours/week)
Term:Fixed Term (24 months)

The Department of Marketing in partnership with The Stove Network Limited (The Stove Network – An Arts and Community Organisation) are seeking an innovative and collaborative Evaluation & Impact Coordinator to join The Stove team in Dumfries. This exciting new role is part of a funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Strathclyde and offers the opportunity to lead a nationally significant programme of work into the value and impact of community-led creative placemaking.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for community-led change, a head for data and systems, and a talent for storytelling. You’ll be based within The Stove’s core team while working closely with academic partners at the University of Strathclyde to co-create new tools, research methods and models for evidencing value in cultural and community development.

The post will be based at The Stove Network premises in Dumfries with visits to the University campus. As part of The Stove Network, you’ll join a close-knit, innovative team working at the heart of a growing creative movement in Dumfries & Galloway.

Benefits of the Role

This is a rare opportunity to shape a nationally significant innovation at the intersection of culture, community wealth building and economic development while accelerating your own professional trajectory.

Professional Development & Academic Collaboration

• Dedicated KTP training and development budget (circa £2,000 per year) to manage and tailor to your career goals.
• 10% protected time for training and professional development.
• Access to expert academic supervision and mentorship from the University of Strathclyde.
• Opportunity to publish research, contribute to policy papers and present findings at conferences.
• Potential to register for a higher degree (at no cost while in post, subject to eligibility).
• The opportunity to gain formal management and professional qualifications.

Career Acceleration

• Own and lead a high-profile strategic project central to The Stove’s long-term growth.
• Act as the bridge between academia and practice, translating research into real-world impact.
• Develop expertise in impact evaluation, systems thinking and creative placemaking at a national policy level.

Working with The Stove

• A dynamic, creative environment embedded in community and place.
• The opportunity to influence cultural and economic policy in Scotland and beyond.
• Collaboration with regional, national and international partners.
• Flexible working culture, including hybrid options.
• 32 days holiday (including public holidays, pro-rata).
• Regular events, peer learning and artist-led activities.

The project is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme that aims to help businesses to innovate and grow by working with UK universities. Successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects are funded by UK Research and Innovation through Innovate UK and are part of the government’s Industrial Strategy. To find out how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position please visit: www.ktpws.org.uk.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Prof Juliette Wilson (juliette.wilson@strath.ac.uk).