Social Value Coordinator

Peopleforce Recruitment Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Social Value Coordinator to manage and deliver impactful social projects. The role involves working with various stakeholders to improve health equity and community development. Ideal candidates should have strong project management skills, a passion for sustainability, and experience in related fields. This part-time (3 days a week) position is office-based with some UK travel required.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with good stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of the Social Value Act and NHS procurement.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver social value projects including health education and volunteering.
• Track, measure, and report on social value outcomes.
• Coordinate employee volunteering and CSR opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Passion for sustainability

Education

Degree or experience in sustainability or social impact

Tools

Social value measurement tools (e.g., Thrive)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Value Coordinator
Location: Office-based (Maidenhead preferred, but Solihull, Abingdon, Sittingbourne, or Witney possible) with UK travel
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months), Part-time (3 days per week)
Reports To: Sustainability Manager - UK & Ireland

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver social value projects (health education, volunteering, employment initiatives).
• Work with commercial teams, NHS partners, and community organisations to create impact-driven activities.
• Track, measure, and report on social value outcomes.
• Coordinate employee volunteering and CSR opportunities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders (NHS Trusts, local authorities, charities, schools).
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Abbott's UK Social Value Strategy.

What We're Looking For

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with good stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Passion for sustainability, health equity, and community development.
• Knowledge of the Social Value Act, PPN 06/20, and NHS procurement (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to work independently and travel within the UK.

Preferred Experience

• Project management qualification or proven experience in delivering community-focused projects.
• Familiarity with social value measurement tools (e.g., Thrive, Social Value Portal).
• Background in healthcare, pharma, construction/infrastructure, public sector, or similar.
• Degree or experience in sustainability, public affairs, or social impact.