Institutional Performance Evaluation and Impact Lead

Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful change in higher education?

Kingston University is seeking an Institutional Performance Evaluation and Impact Lead to shape and support strategic evaluation and impact analysis of initiatives delivered across the university. This is a high-impact role that supports our Access and Participation Plan (APP), Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) submissions, and broader institutional priorities.

You'll lead the development of robust evaluation frameworks grounded in theories of change, conduct advanced statistical analysis, and collaborate with stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of key initiatives. Your work will directly influence how Kingston demonstrates its commitment to inclusive education and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a data-driven environment, is confident in navigating complex policy landscapes, and is motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference to student outcomes and institutional performance.

The Person

We're looking for someone who is:

Experienced in impact evaluation, statistical analysis, and working with complex data sets using both qualitative and quantitative data for analysis and evaluation.

Skilled in using evaluation frameworks, with knowledge of the Office for Students Standards of Evidence a bonus.

Knowledgeable about sector policy, regulatory requirements, and data stewardship in a higher education context.

Proficient in tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, R, SPSS, and SQL.

A confident communicator and collaborator, able to influence and support colleagues across the university.

You'll be innovative in your approach to evaluation, inclusive in your engagement with diverse stakeholders, enterprising in identifying opportunities for improvement, and ambitious in driving excellence across Kingston's initiatives.

Directorate/Function

This role sits within the Data Insights Department in Corporate Services, reporting to the Head of Institutional Performance. The Data Insight team provides critical oversight and analysis to support Kingston University's strategic aims across student outcomes and student experience, with remits spanning both internal and external performance and compliance data.

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and evidence-based decision-making. Together, we contribute to Kingston's mission to enhance students' life chances, support staff's ambitions and strengthen the University's impact on our locality, industry, policy and the professions to enable a sustainable future socially, economically and environmentally.

Further information

This is a full-time, permanent role with a starting salary of £45,025.00 per annum

Interviews are expected to take place in person on Tuesday 16 December 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Anne Yonkers, Head of Institutional Performance.

Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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