Responsible Business Lead

McLaughlin and Harvey; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Responsible Business Lead to oversee social value initiatives across projects in England. The successful candidate will design and implement strategies to meet local planning obligations and maximize benefits to the community. Responsibilities include developing Social Value Plans, engaging stakeholders, and tracking local economic benefits. This role is crucial for ensuring a meaningful legacy in the areas where the firm operates. The position calls for strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing social value initiatives.
• Strong understanding of local government planning obligations.
• Ability to engage effectively with community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement social value commitments for projects.
• Develop Social Value Plans tailored to project needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project outcomes.
• Coordinate skills and employment requirements linked to S106.
• Track and report local procurement and engagement activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of social value legislation

Communication skills

Job description

McLaughlin & Harvey is one of the leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are looking to recruit a Responsible Business Lead to deliver our social value commitments across projects in England, ensuring we meet local planning obligations and leave a meaningful, lasting legacy in the communities where we work.

Key Responsibilities

As a Responsible Business Lead, you will :

• Design, implement and monitor social value commitments across English projects, ensuring alignment with the Social Value Model 2020, Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, and any local planning or S106 obligations
• Develop project specific Social Value Plans tailored to client priorities, local authority requirements and local community needs
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, clients, supply chain partners and community stakeholders to maximise social, economic and environmental outcomes throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate S106-linked employment and skills requirements, including local labour targets, apprenticeships, work placements and school engagement
• Track and report on local procurement activity, SME engagement, VCSE involvement and other economic benefits in line with English reporting expectations

Support procurement processes that enhance local economic benefit and contribute to wider community wealth ...