Evaluation Coordinator
The Evaluation Coordinator is a new role within GLAM Divisional Office (Gardens, Libraries and Museums) at the University of Oxford. The role-holder will join the dynamic Evaluation and Data Analysis Team working closely with the Evaluation Officer to coordinate and collect visitor data across the seven GLAM sites (Ashmolean Museum, Bodleian Libraries, Harcourt Arboretum, History of Science Museum, Museum of Natural History, Oxford University Botanic Garden and Pitt Rivers Museum).
This role presents an exciting opportunity to learn more about evaluation in the cultural sector and gain first-hand experience utilising a variety of evaluation techniques to capture visitor data. GLAM are looking for a candidate that has valuable transferrable skills with previous work experience in a customer-facing environment who is confident interacting with others.
As part of this role, you will be responsible for the coordination and day-to-day collection of visitor data across the seven GLAM Sites. You will also train and coordinate volunteers and colleagues to collect visitor surveys.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position, working 36.5 hours per week for two years. 0.8 FTE / 29.2 hours per week could be negotiated for the right candidate.
About You
You will have a hands-on approach to data collection, including surveys focus groups, visitor observations (people-watching) and interviews. You will also have experience of working in a customer-facing role with people from diverse backgrounds. Not only this, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills have the ability to organise schedules and make administrative arrangements necessary to coordinate survey shifts. You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills; attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
What We Offer
As an employer, the University of Oxford genuinely care about their employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that they offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days of annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Diversity
The University of Oxford’s staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Both your CV and supporting evidence form must be submitted to be considered for this role.
The University of Oxford aims to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Felicity McDowall, GLAM Evaluation Officer, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (glamevaluation@glam.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within the Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Tuesday 27 August 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 5 September 2024.
