Social Value Coordinator

Randstad Business Support - London; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Social Value Coordinator to enhance community initiatives and support meaningful social value activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a passion for sustainability. This part-time role is office-based with travel across the UK, offering a chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Excellent project management and delivery skills.
• Experience working with public and charitable sector stakeholders.
• Passion for sustainability and health equity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to create social value activities.
• Coordinate and deliver social value projects.
• Track and report activities and social value metrics.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Sustainability knowledge

Understanding of Social Value Act

Education

Degree in Public Affairs, Sustainability, or related fields

Tools

Social Value measurement tools (e.g., Thrive, Social Value Portal)

Job description

Job Title: Social Value Coordinator

Location: Office-based with UK travel (Maidenhead base is preferred, but Solihull, Abingdon, Sittingbourne, or Witney are suitable alternatives)

Contract Type: Fixed term-12 month contract. Part-Time, 3 days per week or equivalent

Reports To: Sustainability Manager - UK & Ireland

Overview

Social value, as outlined in UK PPN 06/20, encourages and empowers NHS suppliers like Client to make meaningful contributions to the communities we serve-by helping to reduce health inequalities and championing environmental sustainability.

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Social Value Coordinator to help develop and support the delivery of Client's social value activities. This role will help drive meaningful, impact-focused, initiatives to improve lives across the UK.

While direct experience in social value or sustainability is valuable, we also welcome applicants seeking a career change into a purpose-driven role, who can bring relevant transferable skills and a passion for making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Client's Social Value activities: Collaborate with internal commercial teams and NHS partners to create impact-led social value activities
• Project Management: Coordinate and deliver social value projects, including health education, volunteering, and local employment initiatives
• Data & Reporting: Track and report activities and social value metrics
• Volunteering & CSR: Identify, promote, and coordinate strategic volunteering opportunities for Client employees
• Strategic evolution: Contribute to the refinement of Client's UK Social Value Strategy

What We're Looking For

• Excellent project management and delivery skills
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation abilities
• Experience working with public & charitable sector stakeholders, especially with a focus on healthcare or education
• Passion for sustainability, health equity, and community development
• Understanding of the Social Value Act, PPN 06/20, and NHS procurement frameworks

Ability to work independently and travel occasionally across the UK

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Project management qualification or demonstrable experience in coordinating and delivering community focused projects
• Familiarity with social value measurement tools (e.g., Thrive, Social Value Portal)
• Experience in a healthcare, construction and infrastructure, pharmaceutical, or public sector environment
• Familiar with commercial corporate working environment
• Experience or degree in Public Affairs, Sustainability, Social impact, or related fields

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we would love to hear from you!

To help us assess your qualifications, please reply back to this email or send your CV to

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.