Monitoring and Evaluation Lead job at Central London Full Time

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary 3-month contract
Location: Central London / Hybrid
Rate: £350 per day PAYE / £456.97 per day umbrella

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is seeking a skilled Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to support the delivery of a high-profile Strategic Licensing pilot. This pivotal role will ensure robust evidence is gathered to assess the implementation, effectiveness and impact of new licensing powers, supporting informed decision-making and future policy development. The successful candidate will act as the organisation’s expert on monitoring and evaluation, providing strategic oversight and driving best practice across complex, cross-organisational programmes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of the Strategic Licensing pilot
• Develop and implement evaluation frameworks, KPIs and theories of change
• Manage externally commissioned evaluation and analysis projects
• Ensure evaluation activity aligns with best practice and recognised guidance
• Review quantitative and qualitative data to assess policy impact and outcomes
• Quality-assure interim and final evaluation reports
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders
• Work closely with policy teams, analysts and external partners
• Present findings and insights to internal and external audiences
• Identify risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Ensure evaluation considers impacts on London’s diverse communities
• Support continuous improvement of evaluation approaches and processes
• Maintain accurate and compliant records in line with governance requirements
• Use insight and analysis to inform strategic decision-making

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong background in monitoring and evaluation
• Proven experience using quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Ability to develop theories of change and performance frameworks
• Experience managing complex projects and external suppliers
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information
• Confident communicator able to influence and advise senior stakeholders
• Experience working within the public sector or a highly regulated environment
• Degree or equivalent experience in social sciences, economics, public policy or a related field

If this role is of interest to you and you have the required skills and experience, then please click apply.