Current vacancy
Documentation & Evaluation Practitioner
Capture credible evidence of what happened, what participants learned and what the project should carry forward without turning people into compulsory case studies.
Applications close: Saturday 26 September 2026 at 17:00 UK time.
At a glance
Know the commitment before you apply.
Approx. 2.5 paid days total: two partial documentation/event days plus one editing, evidence and evaluation block.
£160–£200 per day
Saturday 26 September 2026 at 17:00 UK time
Selected documentation: Sat 20 Mar 2027 and Sat 15 May 2027. Editing/evidence handover by Fri 21 May, with final evaluation material supporting close-out through Fri 28 May.
Freelance contractor
Why this role exists
A real delivery responsibility, not a generic job title.
Build an evidence trail useful for learning, reporting and future development while respecting consent and keeping evaluation proportionate to a small creative programme.
What you will own
Responsibilities
- Use a light-touch evaluation approach connected to the project's real outcomes.
- Gather participant feedback in accessible formats.
- Document selected delivery and showcase activity where permission is clear.
- Separate evidence, observation and participant quotation accurately.
- Synthesize outcomes, learning and gaps for project reporting.
What we need delivered
- Simple evaluation framework and evidence plan.
- Organised report-ready evidence set.
- Concise end-of-project learning and outcomes summary.
What you should bring
- Experience in evaluation, research, documentary practice or evidence-led community work.
- Strong consent and data-handling instincts.
- Ability to write clearly and distinguish evidence from interpretation.
Helpful, not mandatory
- Arts Council, community arts or cultural evaluation experience.
- Photography or documentary skills where used ethically.
Success in the role
What good looks like.
Reporting can be completed from evidence captured during delivery.Participants retain meaningful control over identifiable quotes and images.
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Deadline: Saturday 26 September 2026 at 17:00 UK time. This form is specific to this vacancy. When successfully submitted, the application is added to the Common Ground HQ recruitment desk against Documentation & Evaluation Practitioner.
