Social Value Lead - Advanced Nuclear Technologies

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social value solutions is looking for a Social Value Lead to ensure clients meet social value obligations and enhance community well-being. You will provide strategic advice to clients and develop metrics, focusing on collaboration and outcomes. Qualifications include leadership experience in social impact and a solid understanding of measurement tools. The position requires UK residency and travel across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading UK-based social impact activities.
• Ability to set and measure social value metrics.
• Committed to high standards of behaviour for project success.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on social value activities for clients.
• Support clients in achieving social value objectives.
• Advise on risks related to social value models.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder relationship management

Knowledge of social value metrics

Ability to build relationships at C-suite

Education

Membership of Social Value UK or equivalent

Experience in social impact activities

Tools

Reporting tools for social value

Measurement tools for social value

Job description

Job Description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values diversity, inclusion, and ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. If you're ready to join a team that values your unique perspective and is committed to your safety, well-being, and professional growth.

About the Opportunity

Social value is the effect of the Amentum organisation's business operations on the well-being of the community and society, and how we support our key clients to achieve this across their projects. Within the context of UK legislation, our Amentum Social Value Lead(s) will support our clients to secure wider social, economic, and environmental benefits.

In this role, you'll provide leadership, direction, and advice to the collective social value activities of the client and its supply chains, including:

• Social Value Leadership and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensuring the client Social Value Plan/Policy aligns with wider activities and interventions for project success.
• Supporting tenders requiring social value responses.
• Advising on setting social value metrics.
• Developing Amentum social value offers.
• Setting targets, monitoring progress, and ensuring client adoption of the UK Government and similar Social Value Models, including supporting client engagement in government reporting.
• Advising on risks related to alternative models.
• Interfacing with related areas such as greenhouse gas reduction and supply chain development.

Here's What You'll Need

Experience in leading UK-based social impact activities, applying and developing recognised best-practice methodologies within large organisations or seeking to grow in this area.

• Membership of the Institute of Social Value (Social Value UK) or Social Value International (SVI), or the ability to demonstrate knowledge of social value principles.
• Knowledge of social value metric setting, measurement, and reporting tools.
• A commitment to high standards of behaviour necessary for project success: safety, wellbeing, ambition, diversity, equity, inclusion, empowerment, energy, trust, and respect.
• Ability to build relationships at C-suite levels within both private and public sector organisations.
• Good understanding of nuclear skills and environment, including supply chain considerations.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders from private, public, and third sectors, including at C-suite level.
• This position requires UK residency and the ability to travel across the UK.

Our Culture

Our values are founded on safety, integrity, diversity, and inclusion. We put people at the heart of our business, believing that success depends on supporting each other through a culture of caring. We value mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We strive to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We believe that inclusive and diverse teams are more connected and creative. We accept individuals regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental health, faith, belief, socioeconomic background, or whether you're on family leave. This commitment is reflected in our global employee networks centered on diversity and inclusion.

We partner with VERCIDA to attract and retain diverse talent. For greater accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com. As an inclusive employer, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and those who may not meet all listed requirements. For support or adjustments during recruitment, please contact us.

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, citizenship, family status, or any other protected category under law. Learn more about your rights under federal laws and applicable labor laws.