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Social Value Manager - North West England £55K - £75K, 25% bonus, company pension, private medical, plenty of development opportunities and a great team environment. Our client is a leading infrastructure investor looking to recruit a passionate and experienced Social Value Manager to lead the development, delivery and reporting of their social value strategy for a cornerstone project within their portfolio. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with board members, joint venture partners and community stakeholders to ensure our project delivers measurable economic, social and environmental benefits. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement the social value strategy and action plan for a critical project. Engage with local communities, external agencies, charities, and social enterprises to identify opportunities for collaboration. Coordinate employment, training, apprenticeship, and supply-chain initiatives to maximise community benefit. Work with project teams to embed social value objectives in tendering, procurement, and delivery. Monitor, measure, and report on social value outcomes using recognised frameworks (e.g. Social Value Portal, TOMS). Develop and deliver reports for the project board, tracking social value objectives and outcomes, identifying risk and opportunities. Produce reports, case studies, and presentations for external stakeholders showcasing the impact of our initiatives. Act as an internal champion for social value, building awareness and capability across the company. Qualifications: Degree in Social Sciences, Business, or a related field. Certification or training in social value and sustainability (e.g., Social Value UK or equivalent). Experience: 5+ years' experience in social value management or corporate social responsibility (CSR) roles within infrastructure or large-scale projects. Proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders (e.g. contractors, local communities, regulatory bodies). Key Skills: Strong understanding of social value frameworks, measurement tools, and reporting standards. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build partnerships at all levels. Ability to analyse data and present evidence of outcomes and impact. A collaborative and proactive approach to embedding social value into everyday business activities. A passion for driving positive change in communities. If you're ready to use your skills to deliver real community impact, please apply with your CV outlining your relevant skills and experiences.