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We are looking to employ a full-time Senior Social Value Manager to work within our consultancy division in the South East (Some travel to Hillingdon, Guildford and Brighton) . The successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of social value strategy, consultancy across largescale infrastructure projects for a government client across the region. Travel across the South East will be required as part of the role. They will be a member of Mace’s wider Social Value team feeding into the delivery of Mace’s own social value KPIs.
Job Responsibility:
Leading the development of social value strategies and plan(s) on the projects, including agreeing and assuring project outcomes and ensuring their delivery
Deliver programme of strategic social value initiatives such as Skills and Employment Forums and social value core groups bringing industry professionals together to collaborate and amplify delivery of social value across the programme
Supporting the establishment of a Social Value Community of Practice, creating tools, best practice templates, guidance and champions network as well as delivering social value training
Supporting and advising on place based Local Needs Assessments (LNA)
Delivering social value consultancy services, working collaboratively with the client and their Technical Authority to drive improved performance and maximise outcomes
Working with and leading supply chains and delivery partners to develop social value KPIs
Co-ordinating regular sustainability and social value reporting, including using Power BI
Contribute social value inputs to support Business Case generation and client Social Benefit Annual Report
Attending client meetings and project review meetings to report outputs, issues, and risks
Establishing strong, positive relationships with the client, identifying opportunities for further work and support
Potential management of colleagues within the Mace social value team
Writing bid submissions and representing the social value team in bid presentations
Supporting the development of the social value service offer across the business, including marketing/branding material and case studies
Supporting the delivery of Mace’s Social Impact strategy and targets
Identifying best practice and successes and producing written reports, case studies and communications to assist with celebrating success and sharing best practice
Any other ad hoc social value duties as required dependent upon client and business needs
Requirements:
Degree in Social Sciences, Geography, or related subject (desirable)
Fellow of (or actively working towards Fellow) Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) or similar
Practical experience in the healthcare sector would be beneficial
Experience in project, contractor, stakeholder engagement or delivering employment and skills requirement, including embedding social value into supply chain procurement and supporting the supply chain to deliver social value outcomes
Experience developing education and employability outreach programmes and solutions, tailored to client aspirations and local needs
Knowledge and practical experience of deploying social value models, measurement systems, and frameworks (ESG, UN SDGs), including monitoring and reporting, benchmarking, and setting KPIs
Project Management skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Effective problem solver and negotiator
Solid administration and IT skills – advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders
Be self-motivated and able to self-manage
Empathetic listening skills
Nice to have:
Degree in Social Sciences, Geography, or related subject (desirable)
Practical experience in the healthcare sector would be beneficial