Evaluation Consultant – Nature Connection North Dorset

Nature Connection North Dorset aims to facilitate community involvement in conserving and enhancing local natural heritage over a five-year period. Through working with communities to enhance or create new spaces for nature, we aim to foster a shared vision for nature recovery in Dorset, promoting ecological resilience and community well-being. The project revolves around three interlinked themes: Wildlife Connections, Community Connections, and Personal Connections, with activities designed to connect people to their natural heritage, improve understanding of environmental issues, and inspire collective action.

Funding has been received from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop the project and prepare the application for the five-year project Delivery Phase. It is anticipated that this application will be submitted in February 2027. The aim is for the Delivery Phase to run from July 2027 through to June 2032.

We are looking for an evaluation consultant with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage people with a wide range of backgrounds and skills. The consultant should have experience and expertise in:
Evaluation of heritage projects
Analysis of data, outputs and outcomes
Working with heritage organisations
Writing evaluation framework documents to The National Lottery Heritage Fund guidelines
Ability to write clear and accurate copy
Supporting teams to develop as projects progress
Working with community groups to ensure evaluation is inclusive and fit for purpose

The successful candidate / company are expected to have public liability insurance of at least £2 million as well as a standard DBS check.

The maximum fee available is
£7,500 excluding VAT for the Evaluation Plan and Development Phase, inclusive of all expenses; and
£20,000 excluding VAT for the Delivery Phase, inclusive of all expenses.
Please note that the contract includes a break clause between the Development and Delivery phases