Senior Evaluation Manager

Job summary Are you passionate about innovation, addressing inequalities and using evidence to lead change to improve health and care outcomes for our south London population? The Health Innovation Network's Insights team is looking to recruit a Senior Evaluation Manager with the passion and drive to support south London's health and care organisations in delivering positive change through innovation. Hosted by Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust, we enjoy the benefits of being NHS members of staff while focusing on innovation to improve the lives of patients and staff in the health and care sector. The main purpose of this post is to support the Insights team at the Health Innovation Network to lead the design and delivery of large and complex mixed methods evaluations for locally and nationally commissioned work. This vacancy is based at: India House, 45 Curlew St, London SE1 2ND Responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of high quality, large and complex mixed methods evaluations for the HIN's nationally and locally commissioned work. This will include undertaking data collection, analysis and reporting to evaluate the impact of service transformation in health and care. With another Senior Evaluation Manager, they will manage and develop a small team of evaluation managers within a wider multidisciplinary team. They will work closely with the Senior Programme Manager for Insights to develop and deliver the HIN's work on evaluation, which will include overseeing a portfolio of work delivered by members of the team and leading on delivering their own evaluations. The post holder will be expected to provide expertise on issues relating to evaluation throughout the HIN, to member organisations across south London and regional/national partners. They will have a key role in expanding the HIN's commissioned evaluation work, which will include leading on producing proposals and bids to secure fee-for-service work. A particular area of expansion for the HIN and its members is the evaluation of digital innovation and health inequalities. About us About the Health Innovation Network? The Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London is one of 15 regional networks established by NHS England in 2013 to accelerate the spread and adoption of healthcare innovation, improve outcomes, and drive economic growth. HIN connects academics, NHS providers and commissioners, local authorities, patients, and industry to deliver evidence-based improvements across large populations. Acting as a catalyst for change, HIN transforms care in diabetes, cardiometabolic disease, mental health, community and social care, and promotes digital health adoption. It also supports education and helps realise the NHS's value as an economic asset by working with innovators and companies to unlock commercial potential. HIN's adaptable working approach enables flexibility across evolving project portfolios, allowing staff to expand their skills and contribute to a wide range of health and care innovations. Our Values Brave - We encourage our teams and others to be brave with their ideas and support them to try new things. Kind - We care about each other, the people we work with and about the health and wellbeing of South Londoners. Open - We're open about what we do, and we share what we learn. Different - We think differently, and we are strong because of our diverse background, talents, and experiences. Together - We build communities and networks, we collaborate, and we connect. Details Date posted: 03 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 8a Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year inc HCA Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 196-COF10985-T Job location: India House, 45 Curlew Street, London, SE1 2ND Person Specification Qualifications (Essential) Evidence of Master’s degree or other postgraduate qualifications or equivalent by virtue of experience (i.e. demonstrates they have developed specialist evaluation/research knowledge through experience) Experience (Essential) Experience of working in/with health or social care sector as an evaluator Substantial experience of large scale and/or complex pragmatic real world evaluations and evidence generation Substantial experience in writing proposals/bids to secure fee‑for‑service projects Experience of evaluating digital technologies (e.g. health care apps to support self‑management) and those experiencing health inequalities Skills / Knowledge (Essential) Technical ability to conduct qualitative analytical techniques such as thematic analysis, framework analysis, ethnography, action research, case study methodology, deliberative approaches Important Information for Candidates Why are you applying for this post? (max 100 words) What is your experience working within a consultancy environment and delivering fee‑for‑service large evaluation projects in complex settings? (max 150 words) How do you meet the other requirements of the role? (max 750 words) If you have used AI in your application, describe how? (max 50 words) Candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete a task which involves preparing a presentation to be delivered during the interview. Remote working The HIN office is based in SE1 near London Bridge. The post holder will be required to come into the HIN office for a minimum of two days per week and be able to come in on additional days, as required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. Employer details Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust Industry: Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (1,176,533 employees) Address: India House, 45 Curlew Street, London, SE1 2ND Website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx #J-18808-Ljbffr