Senior Performance and Evaluation Officer – Cambridgeshire

Company: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
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Location: Cambridgeshire
Job Description:

This is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you passionate about using data, insight and evaluation to drive meaningful change? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Performance & Evaluation Officer to help shape how we measure success, evaluate impact and improve outcomes across the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Policy, Insight & Performance team, supporting the delivery of high-quality evaluation, planning to inform a refreshed Local Evaluation Framework.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead and support programme and project evaluations across the organisation.
  • Commission and quality assure external research and evaluation projects.
  • Analyse and interpret complex data to influence policy, strategy and decision making.

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Experience delivering and/or planning high-quality evaluations.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement

Why join us?

  • Flexible and hybrid working.
  • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment.
  • The opportunity to influence projects that make a real difference across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Disability Confident Employer

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Right to Work

Please note that this role does not attract Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Apply Early

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please view the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below.

Posted: July 29th, 2026