Social Mobility and Citizenship Manager

BDO LLP; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Social Mobility and Citizenship Manager, where you will create social impact and enhance community engagement. This strategic role focuses on reducing barriers into professional services while driving broader societal initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage partnerships, and lead outreach programs to foster inclusivity and participation from underrepresented backgrounds. Your efforts will contribute to sustainable improvements and help shape a more equitable world. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Mobility, Outreach, Citizenship, or CSR management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Data analysis skills and systematic problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing initiatives aligned with BDO’s strategies.
• Leading outreach programs to increase participation from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Engaging with the business to promote participation in social mobility activities.

Skills

Social Mobility

Outreach

Citizenship

CSR Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Project Leadership

Communication Skills

Job description

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Social Mobility and Citizenship Manager

Apply locations London | time type Full time | posted on Posted Yesterday | job requisition id R17830

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with Britain’s economic engine—ambitious, entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses—and advise their owners and management teams.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Our greatest asset is our people. Our HR team focuses on helping everyone reach their potential by attracting talent, enabling success, and fostering a culture of development. Join a passionate team where you can be yourself and help colleagues achieve their ambitions.

We’ll help you succeed

Clients trust us for our quality advice, built on understanding their business through close relationships. You’ll work proactively and collaboratively, communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, partners, and external stakeholders to support business effectiveness.

You’ll identify opportunities to enhance our services and contribute to sustainable improvements. We are committed to making a positive impact on society through our Social Mobility and Citizenship initiatives, addressing societal challenges and promoting a sustainable, equitable world.

As the Social Mobility & Citizenship Manager, you will create social impact, enhance community engagement, and drive social mobility. Your role involves 50% focus on initiatives reducing barriers into professional services and 50% on broader societal impact efforts.

This strategic and hands-on role involves implementing initiatives, measuring impact, and ensuring long-term outcomes that benefit communities and the firm.

You will be responsible for:

1. Designing, implementing, and evaluating initiatives aligned with BDO’s strategies.
2. Leading outreach programs to increase participation from underrepresented backgrounds.
3. Engaging with the business to promote participation in social mobility activities.
4. Managing partnerships with charities and social enterprises for early engagement initiatives.
5. Representing BDO in industry collaborations like Access Accountancy and RISE, working with ICAEW and other firms.
6. Supporting networks such as the Bridge Network and Trustee Network to achieve their goals.
7. Updating senior sponsors and teams on partnership activities.
8. Supporting summer programs and liaising with charities for student engagement.
9. Overseeing initiatives to ensure comprehensive delivery and impact.
10. Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote social mobility.
11. Collaborating with teams across HR, Communications, Marketing, and other departments.
12. Establishing strategic relationships with external organizations to enhance outreach.
13. Leading the submission of BDO’s benchmark entries like the Social Mobility Employer Index.
14. Analyzing data on socioeconomic backgrounds, outreach metrics, and KPIs to measure success.
15. Presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership for strategic decisions.
16. Monitoring progress and fostering transparency and accountability within the firm.
17. Communicating stories and initiatives to increase engagement through various channels.
18. Developing reports, guidance, and presentations to support stakeholder engagement.
19. Highlighting employee volunteering efforts, e.g., during National Volunteers’ Week.

You'll need:

• Experience in Social Mobility, Outreach, Citizenship, or CSR management, preferably in professional services.
• Passion for employee wellbeing and community engagement, including volunteering programs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Data analysis skills and systematic problem-solving ability.
• Stakeholder management and project leadership experience.

At BDO, we support your career development through programs, resources, and structured frameworks.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect are core values. We offer mentoring, coaching, and an agile working environment to help you thrive and build your network.

Our culture encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and sharing expertise through events and resources.

We’re looking forward to the future

We aim to empower entrepreneurial businesses and invest in our people. Our global network offers opportunities for success and growth, built on our strengths, integrity, and expertise.

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About Us

BDO UK provides tax, audit, assurance, advisory, and outsourcing services. We serve Britain’s high-growth, ambitious businesses and their leaders.

Our team of 8,000 across 17 UK locations is committed to innovation, client service, and shared core values, including a focus on ESG. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive culture.

As part of the global BDO network in 166 countries, we offer extensive opportunities for success and development.