Institutional Performance Evaluation and Impact Lead

About the job This is a full-time, permanent role with a starting salary of £45,025.00 per annum Interviews are expected to take place in person on Tuesday 16 December 2025. The Role: Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful change in higher education? Kingston University is seeking an Institutional Performance Evaluation and Impact Lead to shape and support strategic evaluation and impact analysis of initiatives delivered across the university. This is a high-impact role that supports our Access and Participation Plan (APP), Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) submissions, and broader institutional priorities. You’ll lead the development of robust evaluation frameworks grounded in theories of change, conduct advanced statistical analysis, and collaborate with stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of key initiatives. Your work will directly influence how Kingston demonstrates its commitment to inclusive education and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a data-driven environment, is confident in navigating complex policy landscapes, and is motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference to student outcomes and institutional performance. The Person: We’re looking for someone who is: Experienced in impact evaluation, statistical analysis, and working with complex data sets using both qualitative and quantitative data for analysis and evaluation. Skilled in using evaluation frameworks, with knowledge of the Office for Students Standards of Evidence a bonus. Knowledgeable about sector policy, regulatory requirements, and data stewardship in a higher education context. Proficient in tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, R, SPSS, and SQL. A confident communicator and collaborator, able to influence and support colleagues across the university. You’ll be innovative in your approach to evaluation, inclusive in your engagement with diverse stakeholders, enterprising in identifying opportunities for improvement, and ambitious in driving excellence across Kingston’s initiatives. Directorate/Faculty This role sits within the Data Insights Department in Corporate Services, reporting to the Head of Institutional Performance. The Data Insight team provides critical oversight and analysis to support Kingston University’s strategic aims across student outcomes and student experience, with remits spanning both internal and external performance and compliance data. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and evidence-based decision-making. Together, we contribute to Kingston’s mission to enhance students’ life chances, support staff’s ambitions and strengthen the University’s impact on our locality, industry, policy and the professions to enable a sustainable future socially, economically and environmentally. Why Join Us? We offer a range of benefits, including: 35 days annual leave Generous pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme helps with any work-related problems having a wider impact on your life and gives you access to the savings centre Discounts on Perks a Work Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning Season ticket loans up to £10,000 to help you spread the cost of commuting and get the best value for money Kingston Company values: Innovative: To apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress Inclusive: To value the diversity of students and staff, treating them respectfully Enterprising : To recognise and act on opportunities Ambitious: To pursue excellence for oneself, the University, and our communities Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.