Senior Evaluation Specialists (Contract / Associate)

About us

CardioMind Research Consultancy is a specialist research and evaluation organisation working on high-quality, policy-relevant evaluations for government and public sector clients. We are expanding our team of senior associates to support upcoming large-scale, multi-year evaluation programmes.

The role

We are looking for experienced Senior Evaluation Specialists to join us on a flexible contract / associate basis. You will play a senior role in the design and delivery of complex evaluations, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead strands of process and/or impact evaluation
• Contribute to evaluation framework design and Theory of Change development
• Design and oversee mixed-methods research
• Engage with senior stakeholders and policy clients
• Produce high-quality analysis and reports to publishable standard
• Support quality assurance and methodological robustness across projects

We are particularly interested in candidates with senior experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Clean energy, energy systems or net zero innovation
• Health and care innovation / digital health
• Crime prevention, violence reduction or justice programmes
• Education, special educational needs or youth employment

Essential requirements

• 8–15+ years’ experience in evaluation or applied research
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-strand evaluations for government, research councils or major public funders
• Strong skills in process evaluation and/or impact evaluation
• Experience working with Theory of Change and mixed methods
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a senior team
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience of large-scale or multi-year programme evaluations
• Experience working on innovation, public service, or policy-focused programmes
• Familiarity with Magenta Book standards

What we offer

• Competitive day rates commensurate with experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, policy-relevant evaluations
• Collaborative and professional working environment

How to apply

Please send a short CV and brief cover note outlining your relevant experience to or message us directly via LinkedIn.

We welcome conversations with interested candidates on a confidential basis.