Overview

Steer Economic Development is seeking an evaluation specialist to join our team of high-performing economic development consultants. You will work on a range of different projects for national, regional and local public sector clients, including process and impact evaluations, evaluation plans and evaluation scoping studies. Your skillset will include quantitative and qualitative research techniques, as well as familiarity with theory-based methods and counterfactual design. You will be well versed in HM Treasury Magenta Book and Green Book best practice, and ideally will have experience working on evaluations of relevant policy interventions such as in the business support, innovation, Net Zero and/or regeneration domains.Responsibilities

Solve important and varied problems — e.g., helping traditional manufacturing businesses adopt AI; assessing carbon savings from initiatives; evaluating the impact of a public agency on a local economy.Build a portfolio of work with the team, developing relationships and winning work that aligns with your skills and interests; deliver projects across diverse agendas.Be recognised and rewarded for achievements as part of an employee-owned company; benefit from a highly competitive remuneration package and flexible benefits; weekly opportunities review and performance discussion.Grow your career alongside a growing business; participate in shaping and delivering projects in areas you are passionate about.Develop staff and contribute to building a skilled team, including line-management responsibilities and mentoring junior staff.Develop your own skills through LandD programmes, internal/external networking and mentorship from industry experts.A typical day will involve

Primary research such as interviewing business leaders, analyzing client-owned or public data, building maps/data visualisations, or designing telephone surveys.Winning over clients — building rapport, discussing project methodologies, sharing findings, and planning next steps.Project management — coordinating project teams with support from colleagues and delivering high-profile evaluation outputs.Writing first-class reports — ensuring communications are clear and of high quality, with client publications in mind.Winning new work — assisting with proposals that outline approaches and methods for new projects.Developing staff — supporting graduates and consultants through stretch opportunities, advice and constructive feedback.Developing your own skills — refining consultancy skills through our LandD programmes and mentorship.Requirements

Experience on process and impact evaluation, ideally in key areas (net zero, innovation and enterprise, regeneration and housing, transport, strategic infrastructure or skills).5+ years'' experience, ideally in the public sector, consulting or related private sector roles.A degree (2:1 or higher), preferably in Economics or a social science subject.Ideally relevant professional membership.Benefits

Why join usWe empower our people and offer opportunities to shine. As an employee-owned company, the team is dedicated and passionate about what they do. Steer has 5 offices in the UK: London, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester and Birmingham. Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you require an accommodation, please let us know. We offer a competitive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, EAP and mental health support, 25 days annual leave (with buy/sell option), season ticket loan or cycle to work, group share incentive plan, volunteering days, and a discretionary bonus scheme.Compensation: Steer is committed to fair pay; base salary plus annual discretionary performance bonus. Total reward details are provided in the benefits section. Regional variations may apply.Work Environment

Full-time opportunities expect 60% of time in office or on-site with clients. Typical 37.5-hour week; part-time arrangements may be available.Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Complete our online application with your CV and covering letter.

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