Senior Impact Manager

Do you want to be part of a sector leader in impact, where external evaluations prove we're changing young people’s lives? 

Are you passionate about using data, insights, and strategy to make a real difference in the lives of young people across the country? 

Do you want to lead the way in shaping strategies that put evidence and evaluation at the heart of what we do?

Title:  Senior Impact Manager
Reports to: Head of Impact and Strategy
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: London or Manchester
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £35,000 - £40,959 (experience depending)
Deadline: 17 October 2024

Who are we?

FBB is one of the UK’s leading educational charities, dedicated to transforming the lives of disengaged young people through the power of football and education. Since our establishment in 2014, we have rapidly grown and now work with over 2,300 students across 170 secondary school programmes in Greater Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Lancashire, Yorkshire, London, Kent, and Essex. Our impact-driven approach has earned us recognition as a sector leader, and we are committed to rigorous evaluation and evidence-based practice, partnering with respected organisations like the Youth Futures Foundation, Beewell, and ImpactEd to measure and enhance our impact. As we continue to grow, FBB aims to become the leading specialist charity for disengaged young people and the best place to work with youth in the UK.

At FBB, young people are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision—from Senior Leadership and Board strategy to the design of our programmes and activations with partners—is guided by our commitment to putting young people first. We work in a system that too often limits young people’s potential, and we know that real change requires us to think and act differently. FBB is a fast-paced, high-impact environment, and we prioritise a strong, supportive culture to empower our team to ‘Go Beyond’ for the young people we serve.

Relationships are central to our approach—whether with young people, partners, or colleagues. We believe in doing things differently, creating a workplace that is dynamic, supportive, and free from the usual Sunday dread. FBB is for those who are eager to dive into new challenges, build meaningful connections, and make a tangible difference in the lives of young people.

We are deeply committed to learning and development, offering diverse opportunities for professional growth. At FBB, you’ll have the chance to lead on training initiatives, sharing your expertise with colleagues and shaping our learning culture. We provide both internal and external development opportunities for staff, including access to expert-led sessions, mentoring, and peer learning opportunities. Our values of Connection, Autonomy and Mastery means you can explore and contribute to projects in Design, Operations, Culture, Fundraising and Programmes, broadening your skills and impact. We also invest in conventional learning, with access to a curated reading list, reflection time, and external training budgets to help you thrive.
Recognised as a thought leader in the sector, FBB is looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our journey. If you are driven by impact and committed to helping young people thrive, FBB is the place where your work will make a real difference.

Position Overview:

Football Beyond Borders is seeking a Senior Impact and Evaluation Manager to lead our approach to impact management, evaluation, and data systems development. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that FBB continues to be a sector leader in impact: driving high-quality data collection, impact management processes, and internal and external evaluations. You will work closely with our leadership team, practitioners, and external evaluators to shape our evidence-based approach, improve our practice, and communicate our impact story to a wide range of stakeholders.

Data Management and Systems Oversight:

• Lead the management and development of FBB’s data systems to ensure high-quality data collection on young people’s demographics, session attendance, and outcomes at scale.

• Development of dashboards and tools to provide accessible, actionable insights for staff decision-making across the organisation.

• Design, implement, and manage data collection processes, ensuring accurate data completion by practitioners working with young people and schools.

• Collaborate with the Programmes Team to meet data input targets and continuously improve data quality and accessibility.

• Upskill practitioners and managers on data collection and interpretation, providing training and support to drive high standards across the organisation.

• Impact Management:

• Regularly assess and report on impact performance, sharing insights with internal and external stakeholders, including the CEO, Board, and senior managers.

• Publish annual impact reports and conduct half-termly evaluations to inform strategic and tactical decision-making.

• Facilitate meetings with senior managers to identify gaps in practice and support the development of actionable next steps.

Internal Evaluations:

• Design and implement robust evaluation frameworks to systematically collect and analyse data on our impact.

• Lead internal evaluation efforts to assess and enhance the effectiveness of FBB’s programmes, informing decisions on future initiatives and pilots.

• Facilitate spaces to draw qualitative insights and drive decision-making based on evaluation outcomes, driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

• Supporting our Programmes and Fundraising Team with their impact reporting, ensuring that they have access to the information they need for different audiences to clearly communicate our impact story and insights.

External Evaluations:

• Contribute to FBB’s Feasibility and Pilot Study to develop a promising and replicable intervention based on existing evidence and delivery learning, facilitating the finalisation of the intervention design and creating a scalable specification for pilot delivery ahead of a full Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT).

• Scope and manage external evaluations and research partnerships to evaluate the impact of FBB’s approach, working with partners such as FFT Education DataLab, Pro Bono Economics, University of Manchester, and ImpactEd.

• Collaborate with external evaluators to establish control groups and improve the evaluation of FBB’s impact, ensuring robust, evidence-based assessments.

Quality Assurance:

• Develop tools and processes to report on FBB’s quality assurance, ensuring that our work meets the highest standards of practice.

• Support managers in implementing quality assurance processes, including regular practitioner observations and feedback loops to inform programme design and delivery.

Key skills:

Data Management & Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a focus on data accuracy and quality. Proficient in managing data collection processes and ensuring high standards in data integrity.

Evaluation Design & Implementation: Proven experience in designing and implementing robust evaluation frameworks, including both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, to assess programme impact and effectiveness. Strong analysis and problem solving skills.

Impact Management & Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to develop processes to drive data-informed decision-making, ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including practitioners and evaluators.

Technical Proficiency: Expert in using Excel and familiarity with data management systems and tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring the effective management of evaluation data.

Communication & Report Writing: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of drafting comprehensive evaluation reports and presenting findings in an accessible manner to inform strategic decision-making.

Your closest relationships: Head of Impact and Strategy, Director of Programmes, Head of External Relations, the Impact Team, Practitioners, Chief Executive

Application Process:

To apply for the position of Senior Impact Manager, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are passionate about joining Football Beyond Borders. Applications should be submitted via our Jobs portal by 17 October 2024.

Deadline for Applications: 17th October 2024

Football Beyond Borders is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and participants.