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Evaluation Partner, Portsmouth City Council

  •  South East
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes September 14, 2026
  •  Heather Todd
  •  htprojectlead@outlook.com
  • #Combined arts
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Job Summary

We are seeking an Evaluation Partner to work with the project team; Portsmouth City Council, Trigger and Portsmouth Creates, to design and deliver an evaluation that captures the engagement, quality and impact of the finale project to mark the end of Portsmouth100 centenary celebrations.

Job Description

This is a fixed term contract from 9 Oct 2026 - 31 January 2027.
The total budget available for this project is £3000. This is based on 9 days at £300, plus £300 for travel and other expenses.

The project is a large-scale community engagement and cultural participation programme bringing together local communities, artists, partners and audiences through a series of workshops and public events, led by Trigger.

The Evaluation Partner will be responsible for:
An inception meeting with the project team and key stakeholders.
Development of an evaluation framework and theory of change.
Identification of key outcomes, indicators and success measures.
Design of appropriate data collection tools and methodologies.
Collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
Delivery of fieldwork at selected workshops and public events.
Production of case studies and participant stories.
Interim reflection sessions with the project team.
A draft evaluation report for feedback.
A final evaluation report including findings, insights, learning and recommendations.
A final evaluation and reflection meeting with project partners.
Expected outputs
The evaluation should include:
Evidence of project reach and participation
Analysis of outcomes and impact
Participant, artist and stakeholder case studies
Key learning and recommendations
An accessible final report suitable for funders, partners and public dissemination.

Job Requirements

The evaluation partner should consider the following areas:
Community Engagement
Understanding the scale and quality of participation across workshops and creative activity, including:
Participation levels
Diversity and demographics of participants
Development of creative skills and confidence
Community pride and ownership
Community cohesion and relationship-building
Engaging with participant stories and experiences.

Artist Development
Understanding the value of the project for participating artists, including:
Mentoring and professional development opportunities
Skills development
Networking and collaboration
Career development and future opportunities arising from participation.

Audience Experience
Understanding audience engagement with the public programme, including:
Audience numbers and reach
Visitor demographics
Audience reactions and emotional responses
Perceptions of the lion artwork and wider programme
Connections to place

Job Responsibilities

The Evaluation Partner will be responsible for:
An inception meeting with the project team and key stakeholders.
Development of an evaluation framework and theory of change.
Identification of key outcomes, indicators and success measures.
Design of appropriate data collection tools and methodologies.
Collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
Delivery of fieldwork at selected workshops and public events.
Production of case studies and participant stories.
Interim reflection sessions with the project team.
A draft evaluation report for feedback.
A final evaluation report including findings, insights, learning and recommendations.
A final evaluation and reflection meeting with project partners.

Expected outputs
The evaluation should include:
Evidence of project reach and participation
Analysis of outcomes and impact
Participant, artist and stakeholder case studies
Key learning and recommendations
An accessible final report

How to Apply

How to apply:

Please apply with a short cover letter/email of no more than 300 words and CV of no more than 2 sides to [email protected] 

Please ensure your email provides the information below:

We would welcome proposals from prospective candidates which should include the following information:
• Detailed approach to this brief methodology (including management of data collection)
• Details of experience and similar work with cultural / arts organisations
• How you propose to meet the requirements outlined in this brief within the proposed the budget
• Contact details for two referees

Interviews will be held w/c 28 September

Please submit your application by 6pm on 14 September to [email protected]

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