Social Sustainability Manager, BCB

Energy Vault; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial institution seeks a Social Sustainability Manager to implement strategies supporting underserved communities. The role involves enhancing access to opportunities, measuring impact, and advocating for social sustainability within the organization, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Generous pension

Performance bonuses

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in social sustainability or organizational change strategies.
• Understanding of social issues affecting underserved UK communities.
• Passion for social impact and positive change.

Responsibilities

• Enhance access to apprenticeships for SMEs, especially in underserved sectors.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive social sustainability strategy.
• Collaborate with networks, providers, and partners to expand opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

End Date: Sunday 22 June 2025

Salary Range: £0 - £0

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary:

Job Title: Social Sustainability Manager, BCB

Salary: £59,000 - £73,000 (dependent on experience)

Locations: Leeds / Birmingham / Bristol / Manchester

Hours: Full-Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid, involving at least two days per week at an office site

About This Opportunity:

Do you thrive on making a positive social impact? Are you passionate about breaking down socio-economic barriers and empowering under-served business communities?

Our Purpose:

At Lloyds Banking Group, our Social Sustainability team in Business & Commercial Banking (BCB) is committed to breaking down socio-economic barriers impacting the UK's under-served business communities. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Approach to Social Sustainability:

• Community Focused: We start with under-served communities and work backwards from their needs, maintaining trust through transparency and authenticity.
• Targeted Strategies: We set goals benefiting society, focusing on those facing socio-economic barriers in finance and business growth.
• Force Multiplier: We leverage Lloyds’ products, services, and expertise to deliver distinctive value.
• Long-term Value: We aim for scalable socio-economic impact that sustains over time, enhancing Lloyds’ reputation.
• Data & Insights: Data and community insights guide our resource allocation and impact measurement.
• Convening Power: We amplify the voices of under-served businesses and empower colleagues to advocate for these communities.

About the Role:

As our Social Sustainability Manager, you will shape and implement strategies supporting underserved communities, advocating for these customers, and embedding social sustainability into our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance access to apprenticeships for SMEs, especially in underserved sectors.
• Collaborate with networks, providers, and partners to expand opportunities and integrate sustainability into processes.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive social sustainability strategy.
• Raise awareness and foster inclusion through events and training.
• Develop products addressing community issues, including access to finance.
• Measure and evaluate initiatives, using data to improve and demonstrate impact.
• Report progress to senior leadership and partners.
• Act as a role model for ethical and socially responsible behavior.

What You'll Need:

• Experience in social sustainability or organizational change strategies.
• Understanding of social issues affecting underserved UK communities.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, data-driven approach.
• Passion for social impact and positive change.

Benefits of Working in Social Sustainability:

• Opportunity to work for the UK’s largest financial institution.
• Dedicated to social sustainability and socio-economic inclusion.
• Inclusive work environment with passionate colleagues.

About Working For Us:

We aim to be the UK’s leading organization for diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment for everyone to thrive and develop.

We offer adjustments for disabilities, including flexible working options, and guarantee interviews for eligible candidates under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Our benefits include a generous pension, performance bonuses, share schemes, discounts, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, and wellbeing initiatives.

Join us to do meaningful work that makes a difference to millions.

We are committed to a values-led culture and building a diverse workforce that reflects our communities.