Social Value Lead — Construction Impact & Inclusion (Part-Time)

Orchard Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Role shaping

Direct access to Directors

Employment opportunities

Supportive environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Orchard Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Wakefield is seeking a Social Value Manager to shape and deliver our social value strategy within construction and public-sector projects.

You will work with directors, clients and partners to turn ambitions into measurable programmes and support candidates from training to sustainable employment.

This role offers a flexible part-time arrangement up to three days per week, with a pro rata salary aligned to experience and market norms.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a social value, community engagement, employability, or responsible-business role.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, housing or related sector.
• Understanding of how social value is assessed and delivered through construction projects and public-sector contracts.
• Experience working with contractors, training providers, local authorities, employment services or community organisations.
• Ability to turn commitments into practical activities and measurable outcomes.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience contributing to bids, tenders or social value submissions.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating with a small team.
• Genuine passion for helping people into sustainable employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Orchard's social value strategy and action plan.
• Build relationships with construction clients, training providers, community organisations and employment-support partners.
• Engage with contractors to identify employment, work-placement and progression opportunities for people facing barriers to work.
• Support candidates as they move from training and work-readiness programmes into sustainable employment.
• Work with Orchard's recruitment consultants to match candidates to suitable construction opportunities.
• Help clients demonstrate meaningful social value through local employment, skills development and community engagement.
• Contribute social value content to tenders, proposals, prequalification questionnaires and client presentations.
• Establish clear targets and measure outcomes such as employment starts, retention, training, local recruitment and community impact.
• Produce case studies and reports that demonstrate genuine, measurable results.
• Keep up to date with social value requirements, public-sector procurement expectations and construction industry best practice.
• Represent Orchard at client meetings, community events and relevant industry forums.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Hands-on approach

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Bid/tender experience

Independent worker

Passion for employment

Social value frameworks

Job description

Orchard Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Wakefield is seeking a Social Value Manager to shape and deliver our social value strategy within construction and public-sector projects.

You will work with directors, clients and partners to turn ambitions into measurable programmes and support candidates from training to sustainable employment.

This role offers a flexible part-time arrangement up to three days per week, with a pro rata salary aligned to experience and market norms.