IP-Switched External Evaluator

IP-Switched External Evaluator

IP-Switched Closing date: Mon, 07 Dec 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Research
Contract: Temporary
East

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

IP-Switched is looking for an evaluator or agency to support us to further the programme’s community-led approach, reflect on our practice, provide us with insights into the ambitions of our hometown.

Job Description

As a new Arts Council England funded Creative People and Places (CPP) programme, we are looking for an evaluator to support us to further the programme's community-led approach, reflect on our practice, provide us with insights into the ambitions of our hometown, and support us in sharing our learning.

This contract will cover the full three years of IP-Switched's programme development. The contract for evaluation will run from December 2026 until March 2029.

Your evaluation methodology must:

Research and create a report to benchmark Ipswich's current landscape to create insights into the assets, aspirations, and challenges for people living in Ipswich delivered by March 2027.

Deliver a creative methodology to gather qualitative and quantitative data between April 2027 to March 2029, including participant demographic data.

Collaborate with IP-Switched to co-create Impacts and Insights questionnaires to meet broader programme aims and funding requirements.

Deliver an evaluation report in April 2028, which includes one case study, and is informed by both on the ground fieldwork, discussion, and desk-based research.

Deliver an evaluation report in March 2029, which includes one case study, and is informed by both on the ground fieldwork, discussion, and desk-based research.

Job Requirements

We are particularly excited to read tenders that are open to adaptation in response to ongoing community feedback and...
- Use creative approaches so participants feel enriched by their involvement, for example using tools like storytelling, visual arts, play, etc.
- Have accessibility embedded into the processes, for example using tools that don't rely on fluent spoken/written English.
- Provide ongoing formative feedback for the IP-Switched team to drive forward our shared practice in power sharing and centring community ambition.
- Demonstrate best practice in socially engaged evaluation and an interest in moving this work forward.
- Commit to embedding the principles of equality and inclusion in your methodology processes.
-Provide transparency in processes so participants can meaningfully consent to their involvement.
-Show consideration of how we can usefully share data across sectors, including civic, social, and clinical settings.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: IP-Switched External Evaluator
  • Salary: £15k-£20k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Research
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 07 Dec 2026
  • Location:
    East

How to Apply

To tender for this brief, please send an expression of interest to [email protected], including -

1. An outline methodology detailing how you would meet the needs of the evaluation brief and timescales (no more than two sides of A4) and a budget breakdown.

2. Your C.V. or text that outlines:
- Your experience of creating evaluation frameworks, support in implementing and analysing results, particularly highlighting your experience of evaluation in the field of arts and/or community engagement.
- Details of those who would be involved in the delivery
- Two to three examples of reports and/or case studies you have produced.
- Two references.