Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst

UKRI
Salary: £46,743 per annum.
Band: UKRI Band E.
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Ranging between 36 and 12 Months).
Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available).
Location: Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid Working Available).

Positions Available: 6.

Closing Date: Sunday 29th November 2026.


About the role

We are hiring for 6 Fixed Term roles across UKRI Functions.

This key purpose of this role is to support effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) across a portfolio of programmes. The role focuses on implementing robust, proportionate approaches to defining, tracking and evidencing programme outcomes and impact, and using data and evidence to generate insights and support decision-making.

You will contribute to the development and application of MEL frameworks, including logic models, theories of change, SMART objectives, baselines and metrics, ensuring alignment with programme needs and UKRI and government standards. Working closely with other analysts and collaborators, you will support effective reporting, data collection and evidence gathering and synthesis processes.

You will help manage reporting, synthesise data into clear insights for stakeholders, and contribute to government corporate reporting requirements. The role also includes supporting evaluation and analytical activity, stakeholder engagement, and the development of accessible outputs such as dashboards, data visualisations, and reports.

This is a delivery-focused role, offering the opportunity to build expertise in MEL while contributing to evidence-based decision-making, benefits realisation and continuous improvement across the organisation. Working under the direction of a Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, you will be supported by a network of professionals across UKRI in similar delivery roles.

Your responsibilities:

• Support MEL framework implementation. Contribute to developing and applying logic models, theories of change, SMART objectives, baselines and metrics, in line with agreed standards and guidance.
• Performance reporting design and delivery. Work with strategy and programme teams to develop reporting requirements, implement systems, and manage data and regular reporting cycles.
• Evaluation activity. Support commissioning and management of external evaluations and add in to quantitative and qualitative analysis for internal and government reporting.
• Insight and analysis. Analyse quantitative and qualitative data and producing clear, evidence-based insights for decision-making and reporting.
• Evidence gathering and stakeholder engagement. Managing relationships internally and externally to support collection and interpretation of data, case studies and impact evidence.

Responsibilities may change over time to reflect evolving business priorities. You will be expected to take on new projects and responsibilities as required, consistent with the grade and scope of the role.

Personal Specification

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).

Essential

• Experience of leading and delivering monitoring and evaluation, performance, or other analytical workstreams (S&I).
• Knowledge or experience of monitoring and evaluation approaches, ideally relevant government frameworks (e.g. Green and Magenta Book) (S&I).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to generate clear, evidence-based insights (S&I).
• Experience of contributing to reporting processes and producing high-quality analytical outputs such as reports, data visualisations, or dashboards (S&I).
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines (S&I).
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders (S&I).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to different audiences (S&I).

How to apply

Please submit a CV and covering letter of up to 1000 words which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role.

You are encouraged to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in the cover letter to evidence your ability to meet the ‘person specification’ criteria in the job description. Cover letters should be no more than two sides of A4 (minimum font size 11). For examples of the STAR method, please visit: The STAR method | National Careers Service.

Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. UKRI are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!

A list of benefits below:

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
• 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
• Flexible working options.

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

For further information on our benefits please see:
Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.

Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org

Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org.