Assistant Social Value Manager

Mace; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and consultancy firm is seeking a full-time Assistant Social Value Manager to design and deliver social value activities on Oxford & London projects. Responsibilities include coordinating social value delivery, engaging with local communities, and generating comprehensive reports. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a passion for social value in the built environment, and the ability to influence stakeholders. The role can accommodate part-time or flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Passion and drive to maximise social value in construction projects.
• Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders.
• Reliable and self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of social value programmes and activities.
• Coordinate and deliver social value on construction projects.
• Create reports meeting project requirements related to social value.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Social value programme design

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Empathetic listening

Job description

Assistant Social Value Manager

We are looking to employ a full-time Assistant Social Value Manager to work on Oxford & London construction projects. The successful candidate will work in the Social Value team, shaping and delivering client facing social value activities. Other responsibilities will include social value programme design and delivery as well as executing resident liaison, community investment activities and S106 targets.

Social Value Management

• Support the design of social value programmes and activities
• Identify opportunities to enhance social value and advise accordingly
• Assist clients to maximise social value through procurement processes
• Identify social value KPI's and processes to monitor delivery
• Support non-financial reporting of social value
• Set targets, measure and report the social value created through the course of a construction project
• Ensure a coordinated approach to ensure S106 contractual obligations are formally issued to our supply chain in tenders and contracts
• Contribute towards the quality standards guiding the Engage process
• Any other ad hoc social value duties as required

Social Value Delivery

• Coordinate the delivery of social value on projects
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach
• Plan and manage meetings with local communities and stakeholders when required (some meetings may require out of hours attendance)
• Deal with queries and issues in a professional manner and effectively deal with conflict as and when required
• Engage with schools / colleges for site visits, work experience in line with Mace's strategic objectives
• Provide Information, Advice & Guidance, CV Development, Training Needs Analysis, and construction industry context

Social Value Monitoring and Reporting

• Create reports that meet identified project requirements
• Create reports for construction clients, project directors including economic valuation of social value outcomes
• Manage the S106 monthly monitoring and reporting requirements for projects and submit to the relevant council and client where necessary
• Identify and produce case studies to assist with communicating best practice
• Creative thinker able to proactively answer questions and identify solutions
• Passion and drive to maximise social value in the built environment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Calm and professional manner
• Effective problem solver and negotiator
• Solid administration and IT skills - advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher
• Able to liaise with people at all levels
• Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders
• Be self-motivated and able to self-manage
• Empathetic listening skills
• Reliable and committed
• Strong interpersonal skills with a flexible approach to different work environments

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.