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Freelance Evaluator

CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU
2,500 per day
Newport
Full-time
15th March 2026
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We are seeking an experienced Freelance Evaluator to design and deliver a robust mixed-method evaluation framework for this pilot programme.

The evaluation will draw on:

  • Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient Reported Experience Measures (PREMs)
  • Qualitative interviews and/or focus groups
  • Reflective learning with partners and the lead artist

Key Responsibilities

Evaluation Design

  • Develop a tailored evaluation framework in collaboration with partners
  • Align with existing NERS outcome measures where appropriate
  • Identify appropriate quantitative and qualitative tools

Data Collection & Analysis

  • Design and oversee baseline and follow-up measures
  • Conduct interviews and/or focus groups with participants and stakeholders
  • Analyse quantitative and qualitative data

Learning & Reporting

  • Produce interim and final evaluation reports
  • Identify key findings regarding:
    • Comparative impact of creative vs exercise pathways
    • Barriers and motivators for participation
    • Scalability and sustainability potential
  • Provide recommendations for future development

Sector Contribution

  • Support dissemination of findings
  • Contribute learning relevant to the wider Arts & Health sector

Person Specification

Essential

  • Experience evaluating health, arts, or community-based interventions
  • Strong understanding of mixed-method research design
  • Experience working with wellbeing measures
  • Ability to produce clear, accessible reports for multiple audiences

Desirable

  • Experience evaluating NHS or public health programmes
  • Knowledge of creative health / arts on prescription
  • Familiarity with participatory evaluation approaches (e.g. Most Significant Change)

Contract Details

  • Freelance contract
  • Approx. 10 days
  • Fee: £2,500
  • Combination of in-person (Newport) and remote working
  • Project dates: March – October 2026

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and a short email expressing your interest to Sharon Casey at sharon.casey@newportlive.co.uk.

If you prefer, you may submit a

short videoinstead of a written email.

Deadline: Sunday 15 March 2026
 

Closing date: 15/03/2026