Research Associate (Evaluation Manager)

Overview

King's College London is hiring a Research Associate to serve as an Evaluation Manager within the Policy Institute's Evidence Development and Incubation Team, known as EDIT. EDIT is an evaluation specialist team that collaborates with government departments, public bodies, charities, and other organizations to assess the impact of their work and strengthen the wider evaluation ecosystem. The position is based in the United Kingdom within the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy.

What you get

This is a full-time position spanning 35 hours per week, offered on a two-year fixed-term contract. The salary ranges from £45,031 to £52,514 per annum, which includes a London Weighting Allowance.

Requirements

Applicants need training in quantitative research methods, such as statistics or econometrics, alongside experience using R. Candidates must have a background in working with service delivery organisations to design and deliver robust, feasible impact evaluations, which includes establishing trials with programme delivery partners, managing relationships across the evaluation lifecycle, and adapting designs to changing environments. The role is particularly suited for individuals with experience working with What Works Centres, delivering commissioned research in an academic, consultancy, or research organization setting, or possessing subject-matter expertise in policy areas including education, employment, youth violence reduction, or homelessness. Candidates must also demonstrate high organization, analytical rigor, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.

Key dates

Applications close on 2026-10-28.