Communities & Social Impact Manager

clarionhg; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance (£5,000)

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group seeks a Communities & Social Impact Manager for Latimer, the development arm. You will lead social value initiatives from pre-planning to completion, measuring impact with HACT & TOMs, and managing complex stakeholder relationships across the North region.

The role is hybrid with a Manchester base and requires travel. You will collaborate with local authorities, schools and partners to maximise community benefits while ensuring Section 106 compliance and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Experience within the construction or built environment sector is required.
• Must be able to travel across the North region.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery and evaluation of social value initiatives across development lifecycles.
• Coordinate community and employment projects with Latimer, partners and supply chain contractors.
• Ensure Section 106 requirements are met and measured using HACT & TOMs.
• Act as the social value expert for the region and advise internal teams.

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

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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.

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.

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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.