Evaluation Officer

Applied Inspiration is hiring an Evaluation Officer — purple recruitment banner with Applied Inspiration logo and wooden blocks showing head-with-gears and lightbulb icons symbolizing ideas and evaluation.

Applied Inspiration is hiring an Evaluation Officer to support and lead evaluation and research projects across the higher education sector. Reporting to the Head of Development, Research and Innovation, you'll work across two dynamic teams: our RES (Research and Evaluation) consultancy (approx. 80% of your time) and SEER (Specialist Evidence, Evaluation, and Research) (approx. 20%), which supports smaller and specialist higher education providers with tailored evaluation expertise.

Closing date for applications: 6pm on Friday 31st July 2026 

  • Location: UK-wide, remote work-from-home. Some travel to client premises may be required from time-to-time

  • Salary: £28,000 to £32,000  

  • Post Type: 0.5FTE to 1.0FTE (open to discussion) 

  • Contract Type: Permanent 

  • Reports to: Head of Development, Research and Innovation

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV including two references and covering letter of no more than two pages outlining how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification. Applications should be submitted to miriam@appliedinspiration.co by 6pm on Friday 31st July 2026.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

We particularly welcome applicants who are disabled, LGBTQ+ and/or from a minority ethnic group, as these are under-represented in our organisation.

Contact Information

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact Emma Thomas, Managing Director at emma@appliedinspiration.co  

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Evaluation Manager

Applied Inspiration is seeking an experienced evaluator to play a leading role in delivering high-quality evaluation, data and research support to members of its Specialist Evidence, Evaluation and Research (SEER) service; a collaborative membership for smaller, specialist and newly registered higher education providers with their access and participation priorities.  

Closing date for applications: 9th March 2026  

  • Location: UK-wide, remote work-from-home. Some travel to client premises may be required from time-to-time. Please note that we are unable to sponsor work visas for applicants abroad.

  • Salary: £32,000 – 36,000  

  • Post Type: 0.5FTE to 1.0FTE (open to discussion) 

  • Contract Type: Permanent 

  • Reports to: Head of Quality and Membership Services 

How to apply 

Interested candidates should submit a CV and covering letter detailing relevant experience that addresses the required skills and experience and motivations for applying. Applications should be submitted to amy@appliedinspiration.co by 9th March 2026.  

We particularly welcome applicants who are disabled, LGBTQ+ and/or from a minority ethnic group, as these are under-represented in our organisation. 

Contact information 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact Emma Thomas, Managing Director at emma@appliedinspiration.co  

Additional Information

We collect and process your personal data for recruitment purposes only. For details on how we use, store, and protect your information, please review our Privacy Policy.

Head of Quality and Membership Services

Applied Inspiration is seeking an experienced Head of Quality and Membership Services to develop, implement and enhance the quality framework and alignment of our evaluation services, including taking strategic lead responsibility for supporting members of its Specialist Evidence, Evaluation and Research (SEER) service. SEER is a collaborative membership for smaller, specialist and newly registered higher education providers with their access and participation priorities.    

Closing date for applications: 30th January 2026  

  • Location: UK-wide, remote work-from-home. Some travel to client premises may be required from time-to-time 

  • Salary: £38,000-43,000 

  • Post Type: 1.0FTE (open to job share for the right candidates) 

  • Contract Type: Permanent 

  • Reports to: Director of Operations 

How to apply 

Interested candidates should submit a CV and covering letter detailing relevant experience that addresses the required skills and experience and motivations for applying. Applications should be submitted to amy@appliedinspiration.co by 30th January 2026.  

We particularly welcome applicants who are disabled, LGBTQ+ and/or from a minority ethnic group, as these are under-represented in our organisation. 

Contact information 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact Emma Thomas, Managing Director at emma@appliedinspiration.co  

 Additional information

We collect and process your personal data for recruitment purposes only. For details on how we use, store, and protect your information, please review our Privacy Policy.