Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Introduction Do you want to help drive positive change in the West Midlands?
We are looking for an experienced Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to join our Employment, Skills, Health & Communities (ESHC) Directorate. This is your chance to play a key role in delivering programmes that enhance skills, health, and opportunities across the region.
As a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance and compliance of project providers. From early mobilisation to programme delivery, your expertise will ensure that Employment, Skills, Health, and Communities programmes achieve their goals. You’ll develop processes, provide guidance and reporting and manage relationships to maintain high standards and meet funding requirements.
**What you will be doing.**
- Monitor programme performance to support effective delivery and desired outcomes.
- Develop and implement robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes.
- Provide insights and advice on provider performance and lead on resolving any underperformance issues.
- Ensure compliance with funding agreements and manage financial validation processes.
- Build strong working relationships with project providers, including colleges, local authorities, and private training organisations.
- Collaborate with delivery managers to schedule and manage reporting processes.
- Use data insights to forecast, plan, and support decision-making.
- Work with others to conduct compliance audits and track action plans to address findings.
- Work closely with finance and assurance teams to deliver accurate reporting.
- Provide support to delivery partners from project inception through to completion.

**What’s essential.**
- Experience in contract management, performance monitoring, or compliance.
- Knowledge of government funding streams, particularly in employment, skills, and health.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills, including budgeting and data analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, with advanced reporting and presentation skills.
- A detail-oriented, organised approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with internal teams and external partners.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a **Local Government Pension Scheme** (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), **28 days paid annual leave**(in addition to bank holidays and an option to purchase more leave), **ethical saving options and healthcare plans**, paid volunteering days, interest free financing through **SmartTech** to buy the latest technology through your payroll, discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the **benefits page** on our career site.
**Hybrid working and location.**We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.
The location for this role is Summer Lane, Birmingham. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. Please note, this is the minimum expectation.
**Creating an inclusive workplace.**We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
**Right to Work in the UK**Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).