Partnership and Community Engagement Manager

SUEZ; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ in the Kirklees region is seeking a Partnership and Community Engagement Manager to lead social value initiatives across our Northwest Processing operations. You will work with local authorities, charities and businesses to deliver meaningful benefits for communities and customers.

You will develop regional social value plans, identify funding opportunities and report on impact, while supporting employee engagement through sustainability programmes and driving continuous regional

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing projects and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive, innovative and commercially aware approach.
• An interest in social value, sustainability and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional social value plans and initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, community organisations and key stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on social value performance and impact.
• Identify funding opportunities, partnerships and community investment.
• Support employee engagement through sustainability and community programmes.
• Promote SUEZ's social value achievements through internal and external communications.
• Share best practice and drive continuous improvement across the region.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Sustainability

Job description

What will I be doing?

As Partnership and Community Engagement Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of social value initiatives across our Northwest Processing operations primarily focussed on the Kirklees Contract but providing support and guidance to the wider region, ensuring SUEZ delivers meaningful benefits for local communities, businesses and customers.

Working closely with operational teams, customers, local authorities, charities and community organisations, you'll build strong partnerships, identify opportunities for innovation and funding, and ensure delivery of our social value commitments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering regional social value plans and initiatives.
• Building and maintaining relationships with customers, community organisations and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring and reporting on social value performance and impact.
• Identifying opportunities for funding, partnerships and community investment.
• Supporting employee engagement through sustainability and community programmes.
• Promoting SUEZ's social value achievements through internal and external communications.
• Sharing best practice and driving continuous improvement across the region.

What are the requirements?

Along with the ability to collect, analyse, interpret and communicate data in a concise and professional manner, you will also require:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing projects and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive, innovative and commercially aware approach.
• An interest in social value, sustainability and community engagement.
• Experience working with local government, charities, community groups or within the waste and resource sector would be advantageous.

Whilst the requirements of this role are 37.5 hours per week, flexible working will be considered, although you'll need the ability to travel in the UK, with occasional overnight stays.
You must have a full UK driving licence.

Who we are

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.