Communities & Social Impact Manager

Clarion Housing Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group seeks a Communities & Social Impact Manager for Latimer (development arm) to lead social value initiatives throughout the project lifecycle, engaging partners and communities.

You will measure impact using HACT & TOMs, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver community and employment projects across the North region with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Experience within the construction or built environment sector is required.
• Ability to measure and report social value using HACT & TOMs.
• Lead on community and social impact across the development project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate social value initiatives for Latimer.
• Deliver community and employment projects with partners and supply chain contractors.
• Ensure Section 106 requirements are met.
• Act as social value expert for the region and advise on queries.
• Engage with local stakeholders, communities, authorities, schools and partners.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Community engagement

Social value measurement

Project leadership

HACT & TOMs

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Manchester (Fountain Street) Salary: £46,885 to £58,607 plus £5,000 car allowance per annum Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent

We’re one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies 2024 This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies 2024 Clarion Housing group has ambitious plans focused on delivering high-quality new build developments and creating vibrant, thriving communities.

We are seeking a passionate and highly-driven Communities & Social Impact Manager to join Latimer (the development arm of Clarion Housing Group) to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of social value initiatives that create a positive impact in local communities.

Experience within the construction or built environment sector is required.

The successful applicant will be self-motivated, resilient, and able to work autonomously while leading on all aspects of community and social impact throughout the development project lifecycle - from pre-planning through to project completion.

This includes delivering community and employment projects with Latimer, partners, and supply chain contractors, as well as ensuring Section 106 requirements are met.

You will act as the social value expert for your region, measuring the impact of your programmes using HACT & TOMs, as well as supporting internal Latimer teams and advising on social value queries.

You will be friendly, approachable, and confident managing complex stakeholder relationships within communities, particularly around new build developments.

As the face of Clarion, you will engage with local stakeholders, communities, authorities, schools, and partners to drive meaningful social impact.

Communities & Social Impact Manager Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we’re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026 at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our office in Manchester. Candidates will be expected to work from the office 2 -3 days per week. Applicants must be able to travel across the North region as required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Here is your guide to using AI during your recruitment process. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. This vacancy may close without notice.

Clarion Housing Group formed in 2016, following the merger between two of the country’s largest housing associations, Affinity Sutton and Circle Housing Group. With over 125,000 homes we use our strength and scale to create opportunities that change peoples’ lives. We are also one of the biggest housebuilders in the country and are set to build 50,000 high quality homes of all tenures during the next ten years, as we remain committed to helping to tackle the housing shortage and to prioritising affordable homes. In addition to new homes, we transform existing communities through sustained regeneration, helping people to access employment and training opportunities and giving young people a better start in life.