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Sustrans, a leading charity focused on active travel, research, monitoring, and evaluation, is on the hunt for a new Evidence Officer to join their Strategy, Impact and Evidence team. This full-time, permanent role offers an annual salary of £28,831 and a hybrid working arrangement, allowing flexibility to work from any UK-wide hub with occasional travel to project sites or offices.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the team's vision by producing robust evidence on sustainable and active travel. They will be involved in the planning, delivery, analysis, and reporting of monitoring and evaluation work across various UK projects, with a focus on assessing the impact of infrastructure and behaviour change programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills, competency in Excel, and working knowledge of statistical software like R.
- Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Communicate findings clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Collaborate with suppliers, partners, and/or clients on various projects.
Application Process:
The vacancy is advertised from late July 2025 with a closing date of 25th August 2025. Applications are submitted via Sustrans’ or affiliated job portals, typically by uploading a CV and cover letter addressing relevant experience and demonstrating required skills. The selection process may involve shortlisting based on application, followed by interviews or assessment tasks related to data analysis and evaluation.
Sustrans offers a range of benefits to its employees, including a death in service benefit (3 times annual salary), a Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working. The organization also values inclusivity and creating a culture where individuals can be themselves and wellness is supported.
The Evidence Officer will work on a range of behaviour change and infrastructure projects that make a difference to people, communities, and the planet. The Strategy, Impact and Evidence team is a leading center of excellence in active travel research, monitoring, and evaluation. The team is described as incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical, and fun.
If you're passionate about making a difference and have the necessary analytical and communication skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now via the Sustrans or affiliated job portals before the closing date of 23:59 on 25th August 2025. Interviews will take place via MS Teams between the 2nd and 4th of September 2025.
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In this role as the Evidence Officer for Sustrans, you will be responsible for supporting personal growth and learning through the production of robust evidence on sustainable and active travel, making it an excellent opportunity for education-and-self-development in the field. Your key responsibilities will include monitoring project progress, evaluating outcomes, and communicating findings, all of which contribute to evidence-based decision-making and the assessment of infrastructure and behavior change programs.
