Senior Consultant - City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom - ICF

Description

ICF is a leading provider of evaluation services to the UK Government, EU institutions and international organisations.

We apply leading-edge evaluation, research and analytical methodologies to help our clients optimise the delivery of their programmes and maximise their impacts.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

Earlier this year ICF was appointed as Defra's contractor for provision of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning services for policies relating to the natural environment, climate and environment, food and farming, and the marine environment and fisheries.

Growth in demand for evaluations of research and innovation (R&I) programmes through the MEL contract and other channels means that we are looking to recruit an experienced evaluator with expertise in this area of public policy and an understanding of how to assess all or some of the impacts, value for money and process aspects of public investments in R&I.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have expertise in evaluation of research programmes focused on the environment, agriculture, animal/plant health and/or the food chain.

This role offers you the chance to develop your career within a global business that takes a collaborative approach to working with our unrivalled network of experts here in the UK.

Help to design, manage and delivery a portfolio of evaluation studies focused on research and innovation programmes, with a particular focus on programmes relating to food, agriculture, and the environment.

Contribute to the development and delivery of our wider evaluation service offer for the UK Government.
Provide technical, management and development support to colleagues who are at an earlier stage of career progression.

Experience of the design, management and delivery of R&I programme evaluations for organisations such as UK Government departments, Innovate UK or UKRI.

If possible, a proven interest in and experience of programmes relating to the food chain, agriculture, animal/plant health, and/or environmental research.

A strong understanding of the theory and application of impact and/or process evaluation methods to research and innovation programmes, working in accordance with Magenta Book guidance.

Experience of use of approaches relevant to R&I evaluation, such as research metrics and bibliographic analysis.
A familiarity with the process of building and/or working with theories of change.
Experience of work in a project-based environment.
Project management and commercial skills.
This role will be positioned as a Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant level depending on experience.
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Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive.

When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called 'You Matter', which awards points as a 'thank you' for your work achievements.

These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
Dental insurance and an online GP service.
25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution

Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.

Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.