Social Value Manager - Infrastructure Project

ENGINEERINGUK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Manager to lead social value strategies within the construction sector. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement social value initiatives, manage relationships with clients, and contribute to sustainability efforts. Your expertise will drive improved performance and maximize outcomes across projects. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working collaboratively with diverse teams. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position that values integrity and client focus, we invite you to apply and join us in redefining ambition.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences, Geography, or related subject required.
• Fellow of ICRS or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of social value strategies and deliver initiatives.
• Coordinate reporting and support sustainability strategy updates.
• Manage relationships with clients and supply chains to enhance social value.

Skills

Social Value Strategies

Sustainability Reporting

Client Relationship Management

Bid Writing

Education

Degree in Social Sciences

Fellow of ICRS (or working towards)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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Sector: Construction and Building Services
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You'll be responsible for:

• Lead the development of social value strategies and plan(s) on the project, including agreeing and assuring project outcomes and ensuring their delivery by the project team.
• Deliver programme of strategic social value initiatives such as Skills and Employment Forums and implementation of client community fund.
• Support delivery of, and update as necessary, the Sustainability Strategy document and Environmental and Social Appraisals for the programme.
• Delivering social value consultancy services, working collaboratively with the client and their Technical Authority to drive improved performance and maximise outcomes.
• Working with and leading supply chains and delivery partners to develop social value KPIs, handbooks, and reporting mechanisms to embed social value and sustainability requirements and support project delivery.
• Co-ordinate regular sustainability and social value reporting, including using Power BI and client social value reporting tool(s).
• Contribute social value inputs to support Business Case generation and client Social Benefit Annual Report.
• Attending client meetings and project review meetings to report outputs, issues, and risks.
• Establishing strong, positive relationships with the client, identifying opportunities for further work and support.
• Potential management of Assistant Managers within the social value team.
• Writing bid submissions and representing the social value team in bid presentations.
• Supporting the development of the social value service offer across the business, including marketing/branding material and case studies.
• Delivering social value training to the client teams and relevant stakeholders within Mace.
• Supporting the delivery of Mace's Grow Together strategy and Value to Society targets.
• Identifying best practice and successes and producing written reports, case studies and communications to assist with celebrating success and sharing best practice and lessons learnt to support continuous improvement in client and Mace social value performance.
• Any other ad hoc social value duties as required dependent upon client and business needs.

You'll need to have:

• Degree in Social Sciences, Geography, or related subject.
• Fellow of (or actively working towards Fellow) Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) or similar.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.