Strategic Social Impact & Engagement Coordinator

Kaeferltd; England; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEFER UK & Ireland is seeking a Social Impact Coordinator to shape and deliver our social impact strategy within a predominantly office-based setting in the UK. You will report to the Senior People & Impact Manager and design, implement and evaluate programmes that strengthen communities and align with our people strategy.

This role emphasizes inclusive growth, stakeholder engagement and measurable social value outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in social impact, CSR or public engagement, preferably in infrastructure, energy, or regulated sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management across diverse groups internally and externally.
• Experience delivering community programmes with measurable impact.
• Solid understanding of social value policy frameworks and reporting methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Ability to think strategically and operationally with pragmatic problem solving.
• Passion for people, place and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of the Social Impact and Engagement strategy aligned with organisational goals and contractual commitments.
• Collaborate with the People Team to embed social impact initiatives into the People & Culture agenda.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local communities, education institutions, voluntary sector partners, and government stakeholders.
• Drive initiatives in education outreach, employability, STEAM engagement, social mobility, and local economic development.
• Lead the delivery of measurable social value outcomes, tracking impact using recognised frameworks and metrics.
• Support internal communications and training to embed a culture of social responsibility across the business.
• Coordinate employee volunteering, community investment, and partnership programmes.
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through targeted engagement activities.
• Monitor sector trends, legislation, and best practices across the industry.

Skills

Social impact

CSR

Stakeholder management

Public engagement

Communication

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

KAEFER UK & Ireland is seeking a Social Impact Coordinator to shape and deliver our social impact strategy within a predominantly office-based setting in the UK. You will report to the Senior People & Impact Manager and design, implement and evaluate programmes that strengthen communities and align with our people strategy.

This role emphasizes inclusive growth, stakeholder engagement and measurable social value outcomes.