Purpose of the Role The Evaluation Consultant will be required to: Create an evaluation framework for the project's development phase, providing the Art UK project team with a methodology for the Art UK team to reflect on lessons learned and determine which aspects of the project will be taken forward to the delivery phase. The Art UK team use this to create a short evaluation report to be submitted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund with the final development phase report. Work with the Art UK project team to create a framework and toolkit, based on a Theory of Change model, for the project's delivery phase, covering collections, educators and their students, and members of the public. The plan will include recommendations for what is evaluated and why, evaluation methodologies and metrics that tie in with the proposed activity plan (produced by a separate Engagement Plan consultant), reporting, and who will deliver this, in accordance with National Lottery best practice guidance. Contract Type: Freelance consultancy Duration: 6 days (March - June 2026) Fee: £4,000+VAT Location: Remote (UK-based) Reporting to: Head of Development Application deadline: 9am, 25th February 2026 To view the full consultancy brief, please visit our website and download the relevant pdf. Ideal Consultant Profile Experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems Experience of analysing monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment data in order to draw meaningful conclusions and reports Experience of training and supporting others First-class written and spoken communication skills and the confidence to engage effectively with a range of people Self-motivation and reliability Experience of working on National Lottery-funded educational or activity projects Significant knowledge and familiarity with the 'Evaluation Good Practice Guidance' set out on the NLHF website and good understanding of NLHF's four investment principles under its 10-year strategy, Heritage 2033, and their application to this project. Art UK's project evaluation will: ensure clear robust data gathering, collation and analysis for the project ensure the staff involved with the project understand the aims of the evaluation and why it is being undertaken, inform the early stages of the projects as to where any changes need to take place to achieve the project aims and objectives, use the evaluation process to ensure that project aims and outcomes are met, adapt the project in response to the evaluation. Proposals should be sent to Liz Carter-May [email protected] The tender should include details of: · A methodology explaining how the brief requirements will be delivered. · Proposed timetable to meet milestones as outlined · Overall cost, day rate and VAT registration if applicable · The relevant experience and competency possessed by the consultant and other personnel who will work on the project (CVs acceptable) · Previous experience relevant to this contract – examples of at least two specific projects should be cited giving reasons why this experience is relevant. Demonstrating any experience of similar National Lottery-funded projects is essential. · Two references from clients of similar work. · Information on the consultant’s professional indemnity insurance.Job Summary
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