Social Value Lead for Major Construction Project

Wates Group; Gartree; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary

Community impact

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a Social Value Advisor to drive social value initiatives across a major Leicestershire project and the MoJ framework. You will engage with schools, colleges, community groups and charities, identify employment and volunteering opportunities, and report on progress against targets.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, excellent communication and the ability to collaborate with project teams and subcontractors to maximise community benefits, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in social value, CSR, ESG or stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of social value frameworks and measurement methodologies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working within construction, infrastructure or related sectors is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the project's social value strategy and commitments.
• Engage with local schools, colleges, community groups and charities.
• Identify employment, skills, apprenticeship and volunteering opportunities.
• Work with project teams and subcontractors to maximise social value outcomes.
• Monitor, report and evidence social value performance against project targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with local authorities and community stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and case studies highlighting project achievements and community impact.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Social value frameworks

Driving licence

Job description

Wates Group is seeking a Social Value Advisor to drive social value initiatives across a major Leicestershire project and the MoJ framework. You will engage with schools, colleges, community groups and charities, identify employment and volunteering opportunities, and report on progress against targets.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, excellent communication and the ability to collaborate with project teams and subcontractors to maximise community benefits, while maintaining