Senor Impact Evaluator

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Senior Impact Evaluator, within the Propositions Group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment – English, to manage a range of impact evaluation activities which provide evidence of the effectiveness of our products and programmes.

We are a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About the role 

We are seeking a highly experienced social scientist or educational researcher with strong quantitative skills to join our Impact Evaluation team at Cambridge English.

You will play a key role in shaping how we measure, report, and communicate the impact of our programmes and products, contributing to meaningful change in the field of education and English language learning.

Reporting to the Head of Impact Evaluation, you will manage and conduct impact evaluation projects, and develop compelling, high-quality research proposals based on the needs of internal and external stakeholders. You will also:

• Develop and adapt impact measurement tools to capture and analyse relevant data effectively.
• Design sampling frameworks and data analysis plans to ensure robust and meaningful evaluations.
• Produce high-quality impact evaluation reports tailored to the needs of diverse stakeholders.
• Build and maintain deep technical expertise in evaluation methodologies and reporting techniques, ensuring alignment with best practices.
• Represent the organisation at thought leadership events, including presenting at high-profile conferences and contributing to discussions in the field of language learning, assessment and education.

About you

You will hold a PhD or equivalent in social sciences, applied linguistics, educational measurement, international development or a related field, with a strong quantitative focus. Exceptional candidates with an MSc or MA in a relevant field will also be considered.

You will be proficient in research design, including quasi-experimental and non-experimental approaches, and will have knowledge and experience of impact evaluation methodologies.

You will have experience in developing data collection instruments, e.g. surveys, focus group and interview protocols, classroom observation checklists along with a strong understanding of sampling approaches, strategies and frameworks.

You will be highly experienced in analysing quantitative data, e.g. descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and hypothesis testing, regression analysis, analysis of variance, factor analysis.

You will have the ability to communicate complex concepts in a simple, accessible, and impactful manner, including writing reports for a range of stakeholders.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. 

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Green travel schemes

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. 

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. 

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16 February 2025 although we may close it earlier if suitable candidates are identified. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 24 February 2025.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.

Why join us

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. 

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.