Job vacancy – Evaluation Consultant at British Glass Foundation

Job title: Evaluation Consultant
Salary: £5,000
Term: Freelance
Location: British Glass Foundation, Wordsley, West Midlands
Closing date: 9am on 30 November 2020

The British Glass Foundation is looking to appoint an experienced freelance evaluation consultant to lead the evaluation of the Stage 2 delivery phase of the White House Cone Museum of Glass as funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Project Background and Purpose of the Project:

The objectives of the project are to:

• Provide an exciting new home for the nationally significant glass collection offering the opportunity for redisplay and interpretation in exciting ways that appeal to both existing and new audiences.
• Allow more of the glass to be put on display together with more of the archive collection of letters, photographs and film.
• Provide a sustainable future for the glass collection and museum.
• Develop the visitor potential of the Glass Quarter.

The visitor attraction will become the new home for Dudley’s unique glass collection currently in storage at Himley Hall. It will showcase the fabulous designs and quality of craftsmanship from earliest times to the present day delivering a unique offer. The new Museum of Glass will tell the story of the Stourbridge glass industry and its importance in the global industry. An interactive exhibition will be created on two floors in the building. The collection of glass that will be brought together is one of the finest in the world.

A new programme of events and activities will be developed for a range of audiences, ages and interests.

This will include:

• The provision of additional glass related workshops and practical courses.
• Guided tours of the collections and historic buildings
• Talks from special guests connected with the glass industry.
• Formal and informal activities.
• Open days, linked in with National and International events.
• Themed events.

The Brief:

The British Glass Foundation is looking to appoint an experienced freelance evaluation consultant to lead the evaluation of the Stage 2 delivery phase of the White House Cone Museum of Glass as funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The key activities for the role are as follows:

• Reviewing the current evaluation framework
• Ensuring that baseline data is in place
• Making adaptations to reflect Covid-19 and the changes to the heritage engagement plan
• Working with the design team to formatively test the interpretation
• Training /working with volunteers who will be able to help collect and collate data
• Developing a sample frame and feedback forms/ visitor questionnaire
• To interview key members of the team including BGF Trustees, advisors exhibition designers and volunteers.
• Analyse the economic impact
• Preparing a summative evaluation report in a timely fashion that meets the requirements of the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This should focus on the approved purposes of the award and stated heritage outcomes. The report should span all aspects of the project including the capital works, project management, budget, fundraising, interpretation and heritage engagement activities and the impact of Covid-19 on the project. Progress reports to the Heritage Fund will be available to inform this, and qualitative and quantitative data collected during the project.

The successful candidate will have a background in evaluation of heritage projects including design of permanent exhibitions, volunteer and community engagement, heritage education and an experience of evaluating digital engagement would be a benefit.

Timescale:

We wish to make an early appointment to the Evaluator role. The programme will run until 31 March 2023.

Budget:

Fee: £5,000
Expenses: travel and subsistence as agreed

How to apply: Please submit a tender document which: – Demonstrates your experience and knowledge – Clearly explains how you would approach the evaluation – States whether VAT is chargeable. – A reference of a past client for whom you have undertaken evaluation during the delivery of a National Lottery Heritage Fund or UK NGO project and a second reference for whom you have prepared a final summative evaluation report, both within the last 3 years. – Evidence of public liability and professional indemnity insurance up to £1,000,000.

Further Contact: For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the project, please contact Ollie Buckley (Museum Director): museumdirector@whcmog.org.uk

Deadline for submissions: Please submit your tender including the information outlined above by email to bgf@britishglassfoundation.org.uk by 9am on 30 November 2020.