Social Value Manager

• Take ownership of the Social Value Plans across all projects and ensure delivery of commitments throughout the contract lifecycle
• Drive high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement across all social value programmes
• Lead initiatives covering employment, skills, community engagement, and environmental sustainability
• Collate and analyse both qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate progress against social value targets
• Produce regular reports using platforms such as the Social Value Portal
• Create compelling case studies to support tender bids and client presentations
• Build effective relationships with clients, community groups, local authorities, and the supply chain
• Engage local communities to understand their needs and shape meaningful initiatives
• Promote social value internally and externally, raising awareness of its impact
• Work with local education providers to identify construction-related work experience opportunities
• Manage and support work placements throughout their journey
• Collaborate with supply chain partners to capture and enhance their contributions (e.g., apprenticeships, local labour, charitable donations)
• Understand environmental CSR requirements and turn them into achievable, measurable targets
• Support programmes that promote environmental responsibility across projects
• Implement Considerate Constructors Scheme requirements and prepare sites for audits
• Create and update site newsletters to share project progress and social value achievements
• Conduct research and planning to support tender submissions

• A genuine passion for social impact and community value
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Confidence in analysing data and reporting outcomes
• Knowledge of social value frameworks, best practices, and current legislation

Experience in social value, CSR, community engagement, or related fields