Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity
34,750 per year
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
Full-time
Data & Impact Lead Job Application Information Pack Location: Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh Salary: £34,750 (FTE) Purpose of Role This newly created role has been designed to support our new 10-year commitment to all children, young people and their families who come through the doors of Edinburgh Children’s Hospital that they will not face hospital alone. Read Our Commitment. This important role will use consultation, evaluation and data analysis to help our charity make decisions about where to invest and grow. You will work closely with teams across the organisation to seek out the opinions of children, young people and their families to be sure that our services are child-centred and developed in response to need. By strengthening our approach to evaluation and data, you’ll help us make better choices, demonstrate our value to funders and partners, and continuously improve the way we deliver our services to those who need it most. Areas of Responsibility Consultation/Evidence of Need • Work with colleagues to make sure that consultations with children, young people and families are run regularly, devised to be age appropriate and views sought in accessible and appropriate ways. • Work with children and young people to involve them in how their views are collected and shared. • Collect and share data in ways which respects children’s rights and highlights the child’s voice. Data Collection & Analysis • Gather and interpret data from a range of sources to help us understand the difference we’re making. • Encourage team members to embed data collection into their daily practice. • Create ways of collecting data which are effective but recognise any sensitivities specific to the hospital and those we may be seeking data from. • Provide regular insight reports to charity management to help them make informed decisions. • Continuously test and refine our organisational Theory of Change, using what we learn from feedback and evaluations to better understand what works for children, young people and families and why. Impact Measurement & Evaluation • Collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver meaningful impact frameworks. • Support colleagues to confidently use logic models, theories of change, and outcome indicators in their planning and delivery. • Lead and support mixed method evaluations which are appropriate to those we are collecting data from. Systems Management • Develop and maintain user friendly data systems and tools (eg Excel, Power BI) that support learning and accountability. • Ensure our data is high quality, secure, and managed in line with GDPR, data protection and ethical data use. • Work on projects that improve how we collect, report and use data across the organisation and suggest new data platforms or systems as required. • Work closely with colleagues to identify and implement improvements to ECHC’s data management approach Insight Reporting • Produce clear, engaging impact reports and dashboards for internal and external audiences, as directed. • Contribute to the ECHC Annual Report and any other materials which demonstrate our impact. • Support colleagues across the organisation who require evidence of impact to support funding applications, reporting, service development and decision-making. • Provide qualitative and quantitative data to support ECHC storytelling. Additional • Be a positive ambassador of ECHC, upholding our behaviours and protecting our reputation. • Use sound judgement to advise when activities are not in the best interests of children, young people or the charity. • Stay informed about sector developments and share insights with your line manager to help us stay ahead. • Build and nurture key partnerships that strengthen our impact and learning. • Carry out any other duties that support the needs and ambitions of ECHC. Role Requirements Qualifications, training and relevant experience Essential A qualification in research, evaluation, data analysis OR equivalent professional experience E Desirable Knowledge & experience Experience in impact measurement and evaluation, E including designing frameworks and conducting mixed- method evaluations. Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly to different audiences. Proficiency in data tools and systems, such as Excel, Power BI or similar platforms. E E Understanding of theories of change, logic models and E outcome indicators, and how they support programme design and learning. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, E with the ability to tell compelling stories through data. Skilled in presenting data in clear, creative, and accessible ways. Collaborative working style, with experience of working E across teams and engaging stakeholders in learning and improvement. Commitment to inclusion, accessibility and ethical data E practices, including GDPR compliance. Experience working in the charity or healthcare sectors, particularly with children and young people. Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management systems or database development and management Knowledge of participatory evaluation methods and involving service users in impact and learning. Experience contributing to annual reports, funding bids or strategic planning using impact data. Personal qualities Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Behaviour driven, caring about making a positive difference for children, young people and families E E E D D D D Ability to work collaboratively Awareness of current trends and challenges in impact measurement in the third sector. All ECHC staff agree, always, to: Be led by the needs of children and families Be great around them. And speak up for them. Be proactive. Take ownership. See it through. Go beyond our personal comfort zone. Be unapologetically helpful. Special requirements Able to work flexibly and willing to work evenings and weekends. Membership of PVG Scheme required. Willing to undertake additional study or learning as required to fulfil this developing role etc. Eligible to work in the UK . E E E E E E What’s in it for you? • A generous holiday allowance - 35 days as standard (FTE), climbing to 40 days after five years. Because rest matters. • • • • Around-the-clock support through our Employee Assistance Programme, plus the option of confidential, in-person sessions with our lovely retained psychologist. Hybrid and flexible working – split your days between working from home and working from the hospital. A solid pension plan with employer contributions. And best of all? You’ll be part of a fun, friendly, and super supportive team that celebrates wins and stays focused on making a real difference for seriously ill children and their families. Ready to apply? Click here to fill in our application form now.