Evaluation Consultant, Hall for All

Overview

Acland Burghley School seeks a consultant or consultants to establish a full evaluation plan and framework, and to carry out the evaluation of a two-year project.  The Hall for All project is primarily funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and aims to return our Grade II listed Brutalist Assembly Hall to its original vision of a world class arts and performance space for students and the local community. As well as being used by our students and staff on a daily basis, the hall is also home to the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and will also host a permanent heritage interpretation display. The purpose of the evaluation will be primarily to report to major funders.  However, we also want the reports to support the evolution of the project, and be useful and accessible to all users of the hall.

Expected contract dates: Taking place between March 2026 to March 2028

Fee: £15,000 which translates to £300 per day for 50 days of work. 

The allocation of these days over the project period will be decided together

Personal attributes

What we are looking for

We invite anyone interested in this brief to submit a proposal of a maximum of two sides of A4 which should include the following details, as well as a CV:

• A proposed methodology
• A proposed delivery plan with rough time estimates
• Details of comparable experience
• Details of any subcontractors or partners if you are planning on a joint bid
• Details on your approach to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion

Assessment process

• We will assess submissions based on your two-page proposal plus your CV
• If you are shortlisted, we will ask for two references from previous similar projects you have undertaken.
• We will invite shortlisted applicants to interview (date tbc)
• The panel interview should take no longer than 45 minutes. We will ask you to briefly present your proposal followed by a discussion.
• If you have any accessibility requirements, please get in touch with hnewman@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk to discuss.

Assessment criteria

We have listed a set of ideal and desirable criteria below. If you do not meet all of the criteria but have an interest in the project, we still strongly encourage you to apply. Equity and inclusion are central to the ethos of our project and we are aware of additional barriers that some candidates may be facing. We are keen that our project team reflects, respects and understands the diverse community that the hall is proud to serve.

SKILLS

• Creative approaches to reporting
• Stakeholder management
• Presentation skills
• Facilitation skills
• Data analysis skills
• Digital literacy
• Survey design

EXPERIENCE

Ideal

• Experience of The National Lottery Heritage Fund Projects
• Evaluation in community settings
• Training others in basic evaluation skills
• Running focus groups and workshops
• Consulting/engaging with young people

Desirable

• Experience of evaluating whole projects, from project management, fundraising and capital
• An appreciation of brutalist architecture
• An understanding of the secondary state school system
• A strong background in quantitative data analysis
• Data visualisation skills
• Experience of digital engagement projects
• Experience of participatory evaluation

Salary & Benefits

Scoring weighting

Contract management by: Community, Culture and Heritage Project Manager

Contract value: £15,000 which translates to £300 per day for 50 days of work over a two-year period.  The allocation of these days over the project period will be decided together

Applicants should have a UTR number which they will provide if successful.  

Payment Schedule:

• 25% once the key stakeholder meetings have been scheduled
• 25% after mid-way stakeholder meeting (to be discussed)
• 25% upon completion of interim evaluation report
• 25% upon completion of final evaluation report

If you would like to play your part in securing outstanding provision for our students and the local community, we would very much like to hear from you. To arrange an informal telephone conversation or a visit to the school, please contact Hannah Newman, Community, Culture and Heritage Project Manager on hnewman@aclanburghley.camden.sch.uk

Location

Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road
London
London
NW5 1UJ

Supporting documents

• Evaluation Consultant - Hall for All

Deadline and how to apply

To arrange an informal telephone conversation or a visit to the school, please contact Michelle Lineham, HR Manager on recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 6 February 2026

Interviews will take place the week commencing the 23^rd February, date & time TBC