Head of Impact & Evaluation

Right now, millions of people across the UK are struggling to make ends meet. Whether its skipping meals, choosing between heating and rent, or facing unexpected expenses without a safety net — financial insecurity is a daily reality for far too many. At Turn2us, were here to change that.

We support people in financial crisis to access the help they need and to build long-term financial security. Every year, we reach millions through our practical tools like our Benefits Calculator and Grants Search, and we provide direct support through our Helpline and grant programmes. We work alongside people with lived experience of poverty to influence policy, shift public narratives, and tackle the root causes of financial insecurity.

Turn2us is serious about tackling financial insecurity both at scale and at its roots. We understand that the measurement and evaluation of our all of our work is absolutely vital to achieving this and helping people thrive. As Head of Impact and Evaluation, you will be responsible for maintaining and evolving frameworks that help all colleagues understand and enhance our impact.

This role will support Team Heads and Directors in decisions about prioritising work and assessing innovations that advance our vision of financial security for all. You will also work closely with the Policy Team and external partners on research that deepens our understanding of poverty and financial insecurity, while leading a dedicated team to scale and replicate effective solutions. Were looking for someone who sees impact not as a back-office function but as a transformative enabler of our mission.

Naturally we want you to bring deep technical expertise, but also empathy, curiosity, and the leadership skills to bring others with you. This role isnt just about ticking boxes and meeting funder paperwork requirement. Its about supporting innovation, making crucial decisions about where we focus our efforts, and unlocking the insights that help us deliver a more just and secure society.

We know that Turn2us will benefit from leaders with new perspectives and ways of thinking, so were actively encouraging broad interest from impactful leaders who bring transferable skills from a wide range of backgrounds- whether commercial, from civil society, government or education. But an ability and curiosity to learn is key, as is the confidence to acknowledge the things that you dont know. This is a genuinely exciting and critical role: for our staff, our partners, and most importantly, the people for whom our organisation exists.

We are always eager to receive approaches from people with lived experience of financial insecurity. If you can demonstrate a clear commitment to our values and ethos, and a deep personal commitment to our vision, wed love to hear from you. To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots.

Applications should include a CV and covering letter. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.

Information :

• Company : charityjob
• Position : Head of Impact & Evaluation
• Location : Greater London, England
• Country : GB