Impact Manager – Active Essex Foundation

Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the Impact Manager position on behalf of Active Essex Foundation.

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Impact Manager – Active Essex Foundation

Salary range: £48,000 - £52,000 dependent on experience 

Fixed term contract: 18 months to March 2028 (extension subject to funding) 

Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours a week 

Directly responsible to: Intelligence Manager 

Directly responsible for: Four team members 

Active Essex Foundation is a successful and growing charity dedicated to creating the conditions for young people and communities across Essex to thrive. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluation Leadership and Quality Assurance 

• Lead evaluation frameworks.
• Establish standards and guidance.
• Provide quality assurance.

Strategic Insight and Impact 

• Identify organisational insight and evaluation priorities.
• Produce impact reports and evidence products.

• Leadership and Team Development 

• Provide leadership and mentoring.

Partnership and Stakeholder Management 

• Develop stakeholder relationships.

Research and Evaluation Delivery 

• Lead strategic research and evaluation projects. 

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential: 

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience leading research and evaluation projects.
• Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

Desirable: 

• Place-based approaches and systems leadership.
• Managing researchers and analysts.

Applying for the role

Email: admin@activeessexfoundation.org

Closing date: 13 September 2026. 

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