Job Description

Insight & Impact Officer for Place

Responsible to: Head of Insight & Impact

Salary:?28,000 to 30,000

Terms:?Full Time, Permanent

Location:?Hybrid including 2 days a week in the St Ives office

Job Purpose

This role will provide evaluation support to the place-based thematic leads for effectively monitored and evaluated programme delivery, to ensure our work delivers meaningful, measurable impact. They will also ensure findings are interpreted and learning is used for continuous improvement and in support of wider system change.

Key Responsibilities

Insight, Evaluation and Learning

Design an evaluation and learning framework for each place, aligned with Sport England's evaluation model Advise the place-based thematic leads in designing and collecting the relevant information for testing assumptions and the maturity of the system e.g. creation of a place theory of change, maturity matrix use, ripple effect mapping Lead on the evaluation and learning of any test & learn pilots Use the Moving Communities Place platform to understand social value in each place Participate in any cluster evaluation learning e.g. with regional Active Partnership place leads Lead production of six-monthly insight briefs for each place to share learning and show progress against grant awards Data analysis, evaluation and interpretation including use of youth and community voice to feed into decision making and allow real-time learning to be turned into action Provide additional capacity to embed evaluation and learning across the system Contribute to the learning culture of the organisation alongside colleagues working on other programmes Project evaluation Report writing Data analysis Theory of Change development Evaluation and Learning Framework design Use of Youth and Community Voice
(this is not an exhaustive list and will be a post that remains agile in response to place work and system wide needs)

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

A love of data and an ability to think methodically and impartially in relation to its application. Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrable commitment to collaborative teamwork. Ability to identify improvements to processes to make programmatic work more efficient and be agile for what is needed for continuous improvement and learning. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks across localities and manage upwards. A champion for inclusion, with the ability to adapt communications and processes to be inclusive. Project evaluation Report writing Data analysis Working knowledge of Excel Theory of Change development Evaluation and Learning Framework design Use of Youth and Community Voice We welcome transferable skills from outside the sport and physical activity sector
Knowledge and Experience

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and formulae, for example) and other MS Office systems with an ability to work with different types and sizes of datasets and rapidly understand and use new tools as relevant. Experience in evaluation and learning plans/processes including familiarity with Theory of Change, youth and community voice approaches and ways to co-design evaluation. Experience in developing, managing and/or carrying out project evaluation. Understanding the importance of MEL (monitoring, evaluation, and learning) in the wider context of organisational impact.
Qualifications and Training

As an inclusive employer, Living Sport strives not to include minimum qualifications for non-vocational roles. We understand that not everyone has the same access to education and welcome other ways of demonstrating the requirements above - either through qualifications or experience that can demonstrate your ability to meet these requirements.

Degree level education or equivalent in related field or qualified by experience. Good standard of written and spoken English. Confident in maths. Training in approaches relevant to this role is desired, but not essential. Further training will be provided if relevant.
Additional information

Living Sport operates a hybrid work location policy. There is access to an office every day of the week, or staff can choose to work from home. We also encourage co-location with partners, to build more effective working relationships. There is an expectation that staff travel to the St Ives office at least twice a week including for any team and staff meetings and for other meetings as required.

There will sometimes be a need for travel around the partnership area of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and wider which will necessitate the postholder having access to suitable transport. If driving oneself, a current valid driving licence and access to a vehicle available for work purposes with business cover insurance is required.

This is only intended as a guide to the range of duties involved and the postholder will need to be flexible and adaptable to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time appropriate to the level of the post.

Values and Behaviours Framework

Our values and behaviours framework will guide the behaviours and culture that make Living Sport an outstanding organisation to be part of and presents us for what we are, a charity that drives positive change. Our framework is essential to provide clarity on expectations and accountabilities for staff, for Living Sport to be an enjoyable and rewarding place to work, whilst collaborating effectively to achieve our strategic aims.

Our values are:

Trust - We will treat each other with respect, creating a family that supports and cares for each other. Collaboration - We champion teamwork, with effective communication and accountability. Passionate - We approach our work with positive energy and innovation, celebrating success as we move. Inclusivity - We promote a culture of diversity and equality, striving towards access and opportunities for all. Outcome Focused - We have a local and targeted approach to support our communities to improve their health, happiness and wellbeing.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults

Living Sport is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults participating in sports and physical activity from harm. For further information please consult the Living Sport website www.livingsport.co.uk

As part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people and adults at risk, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

Closing Date 15 July 2025

Interviews will take place between 28-30 July 2025

We are proud to be one of 43 Active Partnerships across the country funded by Sport England - join us on a positive journey to impact change in the communities we serve.

Living Sport is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults participating in sports and physical activity from harm. For further information please consult the Living Sport website www.livingsport.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Saint Ives PE27 4AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Ives PE27 4AA

Application deadline: 14/07/2025