Graduate Museums Audience Data Evaluation Analyst

Job Introduction

Bradford District Museums and Galleries (BDMG) is the local authority Museums Service for Bradford. BDMG runs four sites across the Bradford District, providing free entry for all to collections including world-class art, industrial machinery, archaeology, geology, natural history, costume, and photography archives. There are permanent collections on display as well as a vibrant series of temporary exhibitions and events. 

This post would be part of the Learning and Outreach Team. This team is responsible for the development and delivery of learning programmes, family learning and early years, community co-created work, events, and volunteering. The successful candidate would, with support from the Learning and Outreach Manager, work across all departments within the Museums Service to build a comprehensive picture of the impact of our work. 

Job Introduction 

We are seeking a Graduate Museums Audience Data Evaluation Analyst to join the Museums and Galleries team and play a key role in the delivery of high‑quality projects across the district.

This is an excellent opportunity for a someone with experience in evaluation and data management in the culture sector to contribute to the strategic development of the Museums Service, providing data analysis, evaluation methodology, and impact assessment expertise. You will work closely with the Learning and Outreach Manager and teams across the Museums and Galleries service, helping to shape our evaluation practices and our understanding of the impact of our work across our sites. 

Bradford District Museums and Galleries are at a pivotal moment. As one of the key organisations identified as developing the legacy of Bradford 2025, we are continuing to deliver our programme of impactful community-led, place-based work across the District. With the release of the 2025-2030 Council Plan, we have a renewed focus on making this important work as closely linked to Council priorities as possible, with cross-department working and tackling key areas (including Pride in Place, improving mental health of children and young people, and tackling inequality) a focus of our strategic direction. 

In order to achieve excellence in this, we have identified that evaluation of our work is vital to measure the impact we are having on visitors, volunteers, participants in our programming, and the wider Bradford community.

This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city. 

With appropriate supervision and mentoring, you will:

• Gather data aligned with BDMG’s Strategic Plan and Evaluation Framework, that demonstrates impact on participants and visitors in areas of the Service’s work including (but not limited to) creative health work, accessibility and inclusion, skills training and employability, social connection and community cohesion – in alignment with CBMDC’s 2025-2030 Council Plan.

• Undertake strategic and impact-based analysis and evaluation using data gathered under BDMG’s Evaluation Framework. This should be undertaken through recognised techniques to outline challenges, opportunities, good practices, and solutions within clearly defined boundaries.

• Conduct SROI (Social Return on Investment) evaluation of BDMG programming to establish key areas of the Service’s benefits to communities in Bradford, and where development is needed. 

• Prepare clear written reports on progress and analysis carried out.

• Define, scope, and manage smaller evaluation projects or workstreams as defined by the Lead Officer.

• Work with and co-ordinate the work of individuals, within the bounds of BDMG’s Evaluation Framework, relating to the projects assigned to.

• Work with staff/stakeholders from across different services to support the efficient and effective delivery of project objectives and benefits including resource, benefits, quality, and risk management.

• To demonstrate Bradford Councils expected behaviours: Positive, Engaging, Responsible, Flexible.

• To investigate, share and transfer best practice to improve capacity within the Department and ensure all possible lessons learned and knowledge transfer opportunities are exploited.

• Effectively manage own time to ensure delivery and coordination of the service.

• To ensure that all activities comply with Council policies, values, and vision.

• To work flexibly with colleagues across the Council and partners in achieving the Councils’ priorities. 

• Undertake any other duties as required by the line manager in relation to this post. 

Progression through the role will be supported through structured performance reviews, coaching and professional training through recognised bodies such as the Museums Association. 

We are looking for someone with degree level experience of evaluating the impacts of heritage or cultural programming:

• A recognised undergraduate qualification in Cultural Heritage Studies, Heritage Management, Museum Studies, Applied Social Sciences, Social Policy, Human Geography, or closely related courses
• Some relevant experience in the evaluation or data analysis of social value and impact of culture, heritage or related fields
• A good understanding of nationally recognised evaluation tools such as WEMWBS, UCL Museums Wellbeing Toolkit, WELLBY measures. 
• A good understanding of the operation of museums and galleries
• A good understanding of the principles of social and public value, health and wellbeing work in the culture sector, and impact-driven evaluation methodologies
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• A commitment to professional development

Qualifications required:

Recognised undergraduate degree or Apprenticeship in Cultural Heritage Studies, Heritage Management, Museum Studies, Applied Social Sciences, Social Policy, Human Geography, or closely related courses.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Pen Foreman (penelope.foreman@bradford.gov.uk). 

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Equal Opportunities 

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief, nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. 

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