GLCCA Performance and Evaluation Manager

Job Introduction

Performance and Evaluation Manager
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £48,738 - £54,143
Location: Lincoln (on-site, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and partner locations)
Closing Date: 27th September, 2026
Interviews: From October 9th, 2026

About the Opportunity

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority is shaping the future of our region. This is a unique opportunity to shape the way the Authority measures success.

In this role, you will own and continuously develop the Authority's Performance Management Framework and Evaluation Framework.

You will convert delivery and outcome data into robust, honest, and well-presented performance reporting. By producing credible assessments of impact and value for money, you will satisfy the Authority's assurance obligations and vividly demonstrate the value of devolution to the residents and businesses of Greater Lincolnshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate Corporate Plan priorities into outcome measures, key performance indicators, and reporting cycles.

• Produce regular performance reports and visual dashboards for the Board, committees, and scrutiny.

• Design and deliver process, impact, and value-for-money evaluations aligned with HM Treasury Green and Magenta Books.

• Maintain the performance data infrastructure, indicator libraries, and baseline metrics.

• Line manage a team, contract-manage external evaluations, and embed an evaluation culture across partners.

About You

• You are educated to degree level in a discipline such as economics, social science, statistics, or public policy, or have an equivalent level of knowledge gained through substantial experience.

• You hold deep understanding of evaluation design and methodology, including logic modelling, theory of change, and the HM Treasury Magenta and Green Books.

• You possess a deep understanding of performance management and reporting, including target setting, benchmarking, and data visualisation.

• You have substantial experience in a senior performance, evaluation, or research role within a complex public sector organisation.

• You offer a proven track record of commissioning and undertaking process, impact, and value-for-money evaluations using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

• You are highly skilled at reporting performance and evaluation findings in a clear, open way that supports decision-making in a politically sensitive environment.

Employer
Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
The role will be based on-site in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email James.Baty@greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk.

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Our values and transformation
The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA’s values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.