Evaluation and Data Manager

Evaluation and Data Manager

Without Walls Closing date: Tue, 17 Nov 2026

Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
North West

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Without Walls is seeking an Evaluation and Data Manager to manage the delivery of robust data collection and evaluation frameworks across Without Walls’ programmes and activities.

Job Description

A new role for Without Walls, the Evaluation and Data Manager will manage the delivery of robust data collection and evaluation frameworks across Without Walls' programmes and activities.

Working across the organisation, the post holder will ensure that qualitative and quantitative data gathered from festival partners, artists, participants and audiences is consistently collected, well managed, and used to understand and monitor the impact of Without Walls' work.

The role follows a review of Without Walls' evaluation practice carried out by an independent evaluation consultant, who is designing a new organisation-wide evaluation framework, methodology and toolkit for the 2027-2032 period. The post holder will take ownership of this framework once handed over, embedding it across the organisation and ensuring it is used consistently and effectively on an ongoing basis.

The post holder will develop a robust evidence base to support organisational learning and strategic decision-making, contribute to funder and statutory reporting requirements, and provide robust evidence of the value of outdoor arts to support the organisation's advocacy with funders, policy makers and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Essential
Experience of working with information and data (for example, spreadsheets or evaluation forms), and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Good written and verbal communication skills, with experience of explaining information clearly to different audiences.
Experience or knowledge of how data can be used to understand and improve the impact of a programme or organisation.
An awareness of the importance of data protection and confidentiality when handling personal information.

Desirable
Experience of using databases or CRM systems.
Experience of producing reports and presentations for different audiences.
Experience or interest in the arts, culture or outdoor arts.
Knowledge of Arts Council England or the public funding landscape.

Job Responsibilities

Evaluation & Reporting
Data & Systems Management
Advocacy & Visibility

Please see the job pack for a full breakdown of the job responsibilities.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Evaluation and Data Manager
  • Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Tue, 17 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Evaluation and Data Manager

Job: Evaluation and Data Manager

Organisation: Without Walls

Postcode: M4 6LN

How to Apply

To apply, please send us:
A CV detailing your key skills, employment or voluntary experience relevant to this role, including responsibilities held and relevant education or vocational training. Please include two references, one of which should be your current or most recent employer or someone else who has worked with you in a capacity relevant to this role. One of the references must also provide a character reference. They will not be approached until after the interviews and with express consent from you.
A cover letter (2 pages of A4 max) telling us why you are interested in this position, how your skills and experience meet the needs of the role.
Our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form - completion of the form is voluntary.

We will also accept applications as audio or video files that contain the information described above. These should be no more than 10 minutes in total. Files submitted should be mp3, mp4 or wav limited to 5MB.