Social Value Manager

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.