Social Value Advisor

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Social Value Advisor in Hampton/London. This role involves managing social value commitments, liaising with local communities, and implementing Local Employment Skills Plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social value delivery, excellent communication skills, and experience in the contracting market.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in main contracting market in London or surrounding areas.
• Experience in developing social value delivery plans.
• Understanding of social value methodologies and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the construction team as a link between the company and local communities.
• Manage and implement Local Employment Skills Plans (LESPs).
• Build relationships with external organizations to support local employment opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Relationship management

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Social Value Advisor

Location: Hampton / London

Thorn Baker's award-winning main contractor is looking for a Social Value Advisor to join their team. With over 15 years' experience, they excel in projects from £5m to £25m, including complex, fast-track refurbishment and new build projects in the education sector, as well as design and build projects across various sectors nationally.

What's in it for you:

• £40,000 - £52,000 per annum + car scheme / car allowance / travel allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced pension
• Training and development opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the construction team by being the main link between the company and local communities, schools, colleges, and universities to ensure commitment to social value is evident.
• Lead in managing contractual social value commitments, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded.
• Manage, implement, and coordinate Local Employment Skills Plans (LESPs) to meet customer requirements.
• Build relationships with external organizations to support local employment opportunities and skills development, minimizing environmental impact of travel.
• Full job description available upon request.

Required Skills:

• Experience in the main contracting market in London or surrounding boroughs, preferably in a similar role or with related training and skills background.
• Experience in developing social value delivery plans and understanding of social value methodologies; working with local partners on employment, training, skills, and community engagement programs.
• Knowledge of Social Value Frameworks (e.g., TOMs/Impact Evaluation Standard) is desirable.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, educated to GCSE level or equivalent, proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent literacy, communication, networking, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and influence key individuals.
• Confidence in working with people from various backgrounds.

For more information, please contact Chloe at Thorn Baker on 07733314668.