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# Insight and Evaluation Lead

- **Company:** Early Years - the organisation for young children
- **Location:** Belfast, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £97,760 - £104,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Analytics, Performance Monitor, Data Management
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2b53c94bf8f82e5e

## About the Role

* Postgraduate qualification in Social Science, Education, Public Policy, Research Methods, Data Analytics, Community Development, Organisational Development, or a related discipline with significant relevance to research, monitoring and evaluation, organisational performance, or data analysis.
 * A minimum of three years' substantial experience leading the design, implementation and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks, organisational performance systems, or multi-programme evaluation approaches, including the development of indicators, reporting mechanisms and performance measures.
 * Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex research, evaluation findings and performance information clearly to a range of audiences, and to produce high-quality reports, briefings, business cases and evidence summaries demonstrating accuracy, insight and attention to detail.
 * Demonstrable experience applying qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methodologies to generate robust evidence, translate complex findings into strategic insight, and inform organisational planning, service improvement, policy development, advocacy and strategic decision-making.
 * Experience working collaboratively across teams and stakeholders to promote evidence-informed practice, improve organisational learning and embed a culture of continuous improvement and performance accountability.
 * A full current driving licence enabling the holder to drive in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and access to a vehicle for business use, or access to a suitable form of transport that enables the full requirements of the post to be met.

Desirable criteria

 * Experience using data management, analysis and visualisation tools such as SQL, Python, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI or similar platforms to analyse data, develop dashboards and support organisational reporting and decision-making.

## Description

The Insight and Evaluation Strategic Lead will support the leadership of Early Years' organisational intelligence and evidence function. This senior role is responsible for generating high-quality evidence, evaluation findings and strategic insights that inform policy development, advocacy priorities, organisational performance reporting and Executive-level decision-making.