Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead

We believe violence is preventable, not inevitable. Are you driven to support London's communities? Are you passionate about using data, research and insights to solve complex problems and improve the lives of Londoners? There is a rare but exciting opportunity for a Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to join London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) on a fixed term maternity cover contract. London's VRU is focused on stopping violence before it happens through an approach that is rooted in prevention and early intervention. We use research, data and intelligence to better understand why violence occurs and we take action to prevent it now, and in the long-term. We are a team of specialists who use our expertise to work in partnership with communities, councils, the NHS, public health, the police, schools and colleges and charities, to co-ordinate efforts and bring about change. The VRU is a voice and champion for young people, families and communities. We are looking for a Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to drive and develop our approach. This will involve providing expert guidance and advice across programme development, research & evaluation, performance monitoring and evidence-based commissioning. This is a pivotal role within an exciting and ambitious multi-disciplinary team, supporting the Head of Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (RMEL) to embed evidence informed practice within the unit and wider Violence Reduction field and contribute to our understanding of 'What Works' to reduce violence., Candidates must submit their CV and employment history and must answer (using around 1,500 characters per answer) the supplementary questions which are: 1. Please outline your leadership experience in the field of performance oversight and/or data insight. 2. Please outline your experience of developing and delivering research and evaluation strategies and/or portfolios. 3. Please give an example when you were required to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes. 4. Please give an example when you have used evidence led approaches to inform strategy and policy development. 5. Please outline your experience of public sector commissioning in the context of research and evaluation.

• A proven track record of working within a research and analytic environment as well as building, motivating and inspiring effective teams and holding them to account through rigorous performance management.
• Significant experience of policy development, implementation and research and analysis integrity.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships, influence, communicate and negotiate with stakeholders and partners.
• Has extensive research and/or evaluation experience, including the ability select & direct appropriate methods and approaches.
• Has experience in commissioning (e.g., writing research or evaluation specifications, invitations to tender, contract management)
• Has excellent project management and prioritisation skills.
• Has experience analysing qualitative and quantitative data and presenting complex information to senior stakeholders.
• Has knowledge and experience of using evidence and data to identify challenges and improve public services.