Senior Social Value Strategist

Ridge and Partners LLP; London (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge and Partners LLP is seeking a Senior Social Value Consultant to lead high-quality advisory commissions and grow our social value service across built environment projects.

You will advise on strategy, procurement, stakeholder engagement and impact assessments, while shaping proposals and building a sustainable pipeline across the UK. Travel across the UK will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• At least five years’ experience in social value, ESG, sustainability or related fields.
• Experience in built environment.
• Solid knowledge of social value policy, public procurement and planning frameworks.
• Proven ability to secure and deliver consultancy commissions.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop opportunities, contribute to bids and proposals, and build a sustainable pipeline of social value advisory work.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues across disciplines and regions.
• Lead advisory commissions from scoping through to completion.
• Develop outputs that reflect policy and good practice and manage client expectations.

Skills

Business development

Client leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Ridge and Partners LLP is seeking a Senior Social Value Consultant to lead high-quality advisory commissions and grow our social value service across built environment projects.

You will advise on strategy, procurement, stakeholder engagement and impact assessments, while shaping proposals and building a sustainable pipeline across the UK. Travel across the UK will be required as needed.