Social Value Coordinator
Description of Role
We are a leading engineering business delivering complex infrastructure, rail, civil engineering and construction projects across the UK. Our projects create lasting benefits for communities, customers and stakeholders, and we are committed to delivering measurable social value alongside engineering excellence. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Social Value Coordinator to help drive, monitor and communicate the positive impact of our projects.
Responsibilities
The Social Value Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating, recording and reporting social value activities across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring we meet our commitments to clients and communities whilst supporting the production of high-quality tender submissions.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement, sustainability, education and creating positive social impact, whilst also possessing strong writing, evidence gathering and administrative skills.
- Coordinate and monitor social value initiatives across live projects and business operations.
- Work with project teams to identify, plan and deliver social value commitments.
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, charities, community groups and local stakeholders.
- Organise volunteering activities, educational events, careers initiatives and community engagement programmes.
- Collect, verify and maintain evidence of social value delivery, including photographs, testimonials, case studies and quantitative data.
- Track social value performance against client requirements and contractual commitments.
- Maintain social value databases, records and reporting systems.
- Produce engaging social value reports, case studies, newsletters and impact summaries.
- Support the preparation of PQQs, framework submissions and tender responses by providing compelling social value content and evidence.
- Assist bid teams in developing social value proposals, commitments and delivery plans.
- Monitor emerging social value legislation, client expectations and industry best practice.
- Support ESG, sustainability and responsible business initiatives across the organisation.
Requirements and Qualifications
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive and an excellent communicator with the ability to engage confidently with both internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in a social value, community engagement, CSR, ESG, sustainability, communications or bid support role.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce professional reports, case studies and tender content.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to gather, manage and verify evidence.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
Desirable
- Experience within engineering, rail, construction or infrastructure sectors.
- Understanding of Social Value Model requirements and public sector procurement.
- Experience supporting tender submissions and framework bids.
- Knowledge of social value measurement tools and reporting frameworks.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and community outreach activities.