Reading, Oxfordshire ISG
About ISG
ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.
We have had a hand in some of the world's most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.
In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

Job Purpose
Job Title: Social Value Advisor
Reporting To: Social Value Manager
Division: Construction South
Based: Reading

Why ISG

Our people are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to fostering a culture that inspires, supports and encourages our people to build something special. Our success as a business relies on our people who work across our sites, operational teams and enabling departments, and through their hard work, commitment and talent, play their role in ISG achieving our vision to deliver places for people and businesses to thrive.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with experience of delivering programmes or projects to defined groups of people. We are ideally looking for somebody who has relevant experience of social value within the construction industry or built environment sector.

The Role

To be the dedicated Social Value Advisor for ISG Construction South. The role will be based between sites and the ISG regional office in Reading or Aldgate. The position is full time, and the successful candidate will also be required to assist with the implementation of Group and Business Unit social value strategies and winning future projects. The role involves working closely with other social value professionals, construction project teams, community partners and the supply chain. The candidate must have the confidence to support a number of project teams simultaneously to ensure that social value requirements are met. A methodical approach to workload is necessary, as is the ability to prioritise important over urgent work. The role involves working in both a standalone capacity as well as being part of a team. The individual should have experience related to the construction industry (or built environment projects) and social value where possible.

Key Accountabilities

Responsibilities

• Input on the design and delivery of the social value plan and how it will be achieved
• Support project teams to implement social value initiatives (including work placements, apprenticeships, educational events, careers events, community initiatives, supply chain engagement and support)
• Support projects in recording, reporting and achieving social value targets
• Meet client, stakeholder, legislative, other third party and internal requirements on social standards
• Advise the commercial team on securing supply chain involvement
• Identify and liaise with relevant partner organisations, such as local schools, charities, employment and skills agencies
• Monitor and review social value data to ensure accuracy and performance improvement

Key Deliverables - Project related

• Support the production of exemplary bids for winning work
• Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that ISG, Client and Stakeholder social value objectives are met within required timeframes
• Develop, cultivate and maintain a culture whereby project teams self-deliver requirements with strategic support from the social value team
• Increase the knowledge and capability of project-based staff to deliver social value
• Increase the volume of social value activities in the South region
• Deliver internal training to project teams and trade contractors where appropriate
• Liaise with clients and professional teams via meetings and produce monthly project social value reports.
• Supporting Project Managers to maintain strong relationships with particular clients, local authorities and frameworks and represent the business within those forums
• Engage with the ISG Supply Chain and Procurement teams to drive continuous improvement against ISG objectives and client requirements
• Develop communication tools, (e.g. guidance and training materials, project newsletters, intranet articles etc.) to inform ISG personnel and stakeholders about projects or initiatives
• Capture ISG best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance
• Collect data for social value KPI measures and evidence
• Representing the business within relevant special interest groups (SIGs), and network meetings
• Devise and run community/school engagement programmes across the business and on individual projects
• Communicate social value issues and performance to site teams and senior management
• Report centrally on a monthly basis on project social value performance

Skills & Experience

• Experience of delivering programmes/projects with schools and community groups
• Community Benefits in Public Procurement awareness
• Strong communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal confidently with colleagues, subcontractors and external consultants
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience and understanding of social value in construction

Personal Attributes

• Endorses and lives the ISG values
• A clear, positive and effective communicator
• Effective influencer and demonstrable achiever
• Well organised individual, who is flexible, plans ahead and manages time effectively
• Attention to detail
• Proven ability to deliver quality work
• Enthusiastic
• Pleasant and confident manner
• Admits mistakes and learns from them

ISG Values

All our employees must be committed to acting in line with our core values. These are the guiding principles that determine our actions and behaviours at ISG:

• Dream Smart - We encourage new thinking and bold ideas backed by knowledge, sound decision and first rate implementation.
• Speak Frankly - We value clarity and honesty and we are open and straight forward in all our dealings. We never shy away from tough conversations.
• Always Care - We take pride in the quality of our work and demonstrate respect and care for the wellbeing and health & safety of our customers, our people, and our world.
• Never Stop Learning - We encourage and reward great ideas. We constantly strive to improve by seeking new knowledge and skills.

Your Benefits

Join us and you'll find a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities. We see this as a key part of our success because it means we can be agile and innovative to meet constantly changing business needs, now and for the future. That's why we'll ensure you continue developing, so you're always prepared for what's next.

• Competitive Salary
• Car allowance
• Private Health Care
• GP Service
• Electric car scheme
• Car allowance
• Holiday, plus a You day
• Pension
• Generous Maternity of 9 months and Paternity leave of 8 weeks, full pay
• monthly wellbeing allowance
• Opportunities to grow and develop

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing career development and accredited learning
  
• Annual recognition and values awards
  
• Global employee assistance program
  
• Pension scheme
  
• Life assurance
  
• Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways
  
• As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  
• Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)
  
• Volunteer day
  
• Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office
  
• Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week
  
• Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable
  
• Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone's invited
  

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