Impact and Evaluation Manager (Maternity Cover)

Salary Grade: £33,002 to £35,608 per annum (actual pro-rata salary £26,401.60 to £28,486.40 per annum)
Closing date: 12 Noon, Thursday 22 January 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 4 or Thursday 5 February 2026

The RNCM is one of the world’s leading conservatoires and a destination of choice for outstanding music students and performing artists from across the world. It is also home to a vibrant arts venue, presenting a range of performances from student orchestras, ensembles and large-scale opera productions to a host of touring companies.

The RNCM is proud of its work to widen access and is committed to working to address barriers to music and music education. RNCM Engage is the College’s community engagement and pre-18 music education provision, including Pathfinder (our innovative widening access programme), RNCM Young Programmes, RNCM Engage Cumbria, RNCM Young Artists and the RNCM Children’s Opera.

We are seeking an exceptional researcher to work across the organisation to help evaluate and understand the impact of a variety of RNCM projects and initiatives, including all philanthropically funded projects. The role is a one-year post-doctoral role to provide maternity cover for the Impact and Evaluation Manager.

Working to the RNCM’s Access and Participation Plan Theory of Change, the role-holder will implement a research and evaluation programme using a methodology derived from Contribution Analysis. Experience in qualitative or mixed methods methodologies is key, as is experience of research and evaluation with young people, schools, and community organisations. An emerging publications profile will be advantageous as there will be opportunities to publish.

The RNCM has a vibrant research community, with Music Education Research being a key research area. As a member of this community, the role-holder will have access to professional development opportunities, as well as opportunities to work with our established researchers and contribute to the research environment of the RNCM.

In addition, the RNCM is part of the British Academy Early Career Researcher (ECR) Scheme, providing further training opportunities and a community for ECRs.

The successful candidate will be based within the RNCM Development Team, which generates and reports on over £3m of philanthropic support each year from a range of funders. However, the role-holder will work closely with the Director of Programmes, who will provide post-doctoral research supervision.

This role is suitable for blended working.

RNCM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.

For full details regarding this role please view the applicant pack, which can be found in the downloads section.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form at the bottom of this page. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

All of the fields are required unless stated.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at [email protected]

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. More information on this can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone.  We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.