Head of Impact and Evidence

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom STEM Learning Ltd Full time

This is a national role based from one of our office locations - York or London

Are you passionate about driving positive change in STEM education? As our Head of Impact and Evidence, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of STEM Learning. Your role is to lead the charge in gathering, analysing and communicating evidence of our impact. By collaborating with stakeholders, influencing business priorities, championing thought leadership and more, you can help STEM Learning empower learners, inspire educators, and transform the landscape of STEM education. 

About Us

STEM Learning’s mission is to empower young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning of STEM.

As the UK’s leading provider of STEM education and careers support, we work with schools, colleges, employers and other partners to inspire and engage young people in STEM subjects and prepare them for the future. 

The Role

As the Head of Impact and Evidence, you will play a key role in driving positive change and evidence-based practices to support our goals by: 

  • Collecting comprehensive evidence of STEM Learning’s impact, influencing the sector, meeting stakeholder needs and driving reinvestment.
  • Shaping STEM Learning’s priorities to ensure we remain purpose-led and impact-driven.
  • Establishing STEM Learning as thought leaders in STEM education.
  • Fostering a culture of learning from both successes and failures.
  • Seeking opportunities to enhance STEM Learning’s knowledge base through external expertise and networks. 

Our Ideal Candidate 

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

To be successful as Head of Impact and Evidence, you will possess: 

  • Demonstrable experience and expertise in designing and implementing evidence, monitoring, and impact evaluations, preferably in an educational setting.
  • Proficiency in implementing data analytics to support data-driven decision-making and generate valuable insights.
  • A track record for identifying and fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations that enhance impact and innovation.
  • Confidence and strong communication skills, particularly to effectively collaborate with the Board, Senior Leadership Team, and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in leading a team, providing guidance and direction to staff while promoting the organisation’s profile and mission.
  • A proven ability to diligently manage projects and drive thought leadership related to impact and evidence. 

We are looking for someone who meets as many of the criteria as possible but encourage applications from candidates who might not meet all criteria.

Take a look at the full Role Profile to find out more 

Our Benefits 

  • 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Access to a fantastic pension scheme
  • A comprehensive employee assistance programme
  • Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more 

Next Steps 

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate. 

There is no closing date for this role; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended. 

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our vacancies page. 

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

£55,000 to £65,000 dependent on experience

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