Social Value Coordinator

Benjamin Grace; Hessle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Grace in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Social Value Coordinator to drive, monitor and communicate the positive impact of infrastructure projects on local communities. You will collaborate with project, commercial and bid teams to deliver, evidence and report social value commitments.

The role requires strong written communication, excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines, with travel across sites in the region and a full UK driving

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Value, CSR, ESG, Sustainability or Bid Support.
• Excellent written communication to produce reports, case studies and tender content.
• Strong attention to detail with evidence gathering.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor social value initiatives across live projects and operations.
• Work with project teams to identify, plan and deliver social value commitments.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges, charities, community groups and local stakeholders.
• Organise volunteering activities, educational events and community engagement programmes.
• Collect and maintain evidence of social value delivery, including photographs, testimonials and case studies.
• Track performance against client requirements and contractual commitments.
• Maintain social value databases, records and reporting systems.
• Produce social value reports, case studies, newsletters and impact summaries.
• Support PQQs, framework submissions and tender responses with social value content and evidence.
• Assist bid teams in developing social value proposals and delivery plans.
• Keep up to date with emerging social value legislation and industry best practice.
• Support wider ESG and responsible business initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Written communication

MS Office

Driving licence & travel

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are working with a leading engineering business delivering complex infrastructure, projects across the UK.

As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Social Value Coordinator to help drive, monitor and communicate the positive impact their projects have on local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement, sustainability, education and creating positive social impact, while also having strong writing, organisational and administrative skills.

You will work closely with project, commercial and bid teams to ensure social value commitments are delivered, evidenced and effectively communicated to clients and stakeholders.

The Role

• Coordinate and monitor social value initiatives across live projects and business operations.
• Work with project teams to identify, plan and deliver social value commitments.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges, charities, community groups and local stakeholders.
• Organise volunteering activities, educational events, careers initiatives and community engagement programmes.
• Collect and maintain evidence of social value delivery, including photographs, testimonials, case studies and quantitative data.
• Track performance against client requirements and contractual commitments.
• Maintain social value databases, records and reporting systems.
• Produce social value reports, case studies, newsletters and impact summaries.
• Support PQQs, framework submissions and tender responses with social value content and evidence.
• Assist bid teams in developing social value proposals, commitments and delivery plans.
• Keep up to date with emerging social value legislation, client expectations and industry best practice.
• Support wider ESG, sustainability and responsible business initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone who is proactive, highly organised and confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Experience in a Social Value, Community Engagement, CSR, ESG, Sustainability, Communications or Bid Support role.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports, case studies and tender content.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to gather, manage and verify evidence.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.