Social Value Consultant

Mattinson Partnership; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattinson Partnership is seeking a Social Value Consultant to lead social value delivery across a varied portfolio of projects in the North, including Manchester. You will turn commitments into practical initiatives that deliver measurable benefits, working with multidisciplinary teams, clients and community partners.

The role focuses on social value, CSR and community engagement, requiring strong project management, data analysis and stakeholder engagement skills across the North of England.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering social value, community engagement, CSR or sustainability initiatives.
• Roles such as Social Value Manager, Social Value Coordinator, Social Value Officer or similar.
• Experience in sectors like construction, professional services, consultancy, government, sustainability, training or skills development.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Confidence to engage with and influence clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of social value programmes across a range of projects and sectors.
• Monitor programme performance, costs, risks and progress against targets.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen social value within projects and client work.
• Develop and deliver initiatives that create positive economic, social and environmental outcomes.
• Build relationships with clients, community groups, schools, charities, social enterprises and local businesses.
• Collect, analyse and report social value data and outcomes.
• Support project and bid teams with social value strategies and community plans.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, visits, events and community programmes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop project-specific initiatives.
• Produce case studies, communications and thought leadership content showcasing social value activity.
• Help ensure projects deliver a meaningful and lasting legacy within communities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Social Value Consultant in one of their Northern offices.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience across social value, sustainability, CSR or community engagement to take ownership of social value delivery across a varied portfolio of projects.

You'll work closely with multidisciplinary project teams, clients and community partners to turn social value commitments into practical initiatives that deliver measurable, lasting benefits. The role will cover projects connected to offices across Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, providing the opportunity to build a strong network across the North.

The role

• Manage a portfolio of social value programmes across a range of projects and sectors.
• Monitor programme performance, costs, risks and progress against agreed targets.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen social value within projects and client work.
• Develop and deliver initiatives that create positive economic, social and environmental outcomes.
• Build relationships with clients, community groups, schools, charities, social enterprises and local businesses.
• Collect, analyse and report social value data and outcomes.
• Support project and bid teams with social value strategies and community plans.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, visits, events and community programmes.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop project-specific initiatives.
• Produce case studies, communications and thought leadership content showcasing social value activity.
• Help ensure projects deliver a meaningful and lasting legacy within the communities where they operate.

About you

You'll be passionate about social value and confident working with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll understand how to take social value commitments from strategy through to delivery, while being comfortable managing data, projects and relationships.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience delivering social value, community engagement, CSR or sustainability initiatives.
• Experience in a role such as Social Value Manager, Social Value Coordinator, Social Value Officer, Section 106 Officer or a similar position.
• Experience within sectors such as construction, professional services, consultancy, government, sustainability, training or skills development.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• The confidence to engage with and influence clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

For anyone looking to develop their career in social value and work across a varied portfolio of projects, this offers the opportunity to take genuine ownership while working with clients, communities and multidisciplinary teams across the North.

To find out more, contact Ethan Williams on 020 7960 2589.