Impact & Development Lead (Freelance

Position: Impact & Development Lead (Freelance)
## Impact & Development Lead (Freelance)
* Beatroute Arts
* Part time or Other
* Sessional* Hybrid:  Glasgow & home
* Closing  31st August 2026-----
- * Advertised from 6th August 2026
* Freelance / Self-Employed at £30 per hour (£16,200 per annum). 12 hours per week, 45 weeks per year (540 hours annually, can be worked flexibly in line with the needs of the organisation). 12-month contract.#### Role
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* Key Responsibilities:

** Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
* Alongside the senior team, oversee organisational analysis of quantitative and qualitative evidence to identify  outcomes, trends, learning and opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Support the ongoing development  of Beatroute’s impact measurement systems (Upshot), ensuring they remain practical, robust and embedded  throughout the organisation.

Fundraising and Development
* Identify funding opportunities aligned with Beatroute Arts’ strategic priorities.
* Contribute to the  development and implementation of fundraising strategy and income diversification plans.
* Lead the  preparation of high-quality funding applications, monitoring returns and impact reports.
* Prepare  quarterly fundraising reports for the Board and wider staff team, with ongoing updates.

Organisational Development
* Support reflective practice and knowledge sharing across the organisation, including facilitating Board, staff  and volunteer learning sessions and contributing to strategic planning days.
* Produce a quarterly project  synopsis/overview comprising data from Upshot which reflects the needs and interests of members for senior  management in order to feed into ongoing strategic planning.

Member Voice and Community Consultation
* Support the Engagement Team to confidently gather high-quality stories, feedback and evaluation evidence that  reflects members’ lived experiences.
* Ensure community voice is consistently represented within  organisational planning, reporting, fundraising and strategic decision-making.

General Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, members, Board and external partners.
* Attend meetings,  training and events as required.
* Represent Beatroute Arts positively and professionally at all  times.
* Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
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* Person Specification:

** Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential
* Experience of writing successful funding applications and monitoring reports for charitable trusts, foundations  and public funders.
* In-depth understanding of the third sector funding landscape, and willingness to  embed this knowledge within a team.
* Experience of monitoring, evaluation and learning , including  analysing qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate impact.
* Excellent written communication  skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and accurately.
* Strong organisational  skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
* Confidence using  databases, spreadsheets and digital systems to manage information and produce reports.

Desirable
* Understanding of community-led practice and the importance of embedding member voice within organisational  planning and decision-making.
* Understanding of the social, economic and structural challenges  experienced by communities living in areas of multiple deprivation, and a commitment to reducing poverty-related  barriers through community-led approaches.

Personal Attributes
* Teamwork:
Builds positive working relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, Trustees and external partners.
* Independent Working:
Able to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing demands and work proactively with minimal supervision, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining clear communication.
* Commitment to Community-Led Practice:
Demonstrates a genuine commitment to Beatroute Arts' mission, recognising the importance of community-led practice and member voice.
* Solutions Focused:
Approaches challenges with curiosity, initiative and a positive attitude, identifying practical solutions and opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Attention to Detail:
Produces consistently…