Social Value Manager
Working hours
- 8am to 5pm, M-F, 1hr lunch
25 days annual leave excluding public holidays.
The role will combine a blend of office and site-based activities.
MAIN DUTIES
- Development and maintenance of a business-wide strategy to ensure Social Value is embedded within the culture and forms a key part of our delivery.
Liaison with the client representatives to act as the primary point of contact for the business for Social Value matters.
Engender a positive culture towards social value within the business to ensure the delivery is supported by operational teams.
Provide close support to the work-winning team to formulate thorough and proportionate tender responses relating to social value, which are targeted to clients' specific aims and objectives.
Identify key client Social Value requirements, both in line with our contractual obligations and to identify any new and qualifying initiatives.
Work closely with clients to identify their key social value drivers and align project-specific delivery plans with these.
Produce accurate, agreed business cases for proposed initiatives with clear costings and value-for-money to achieve sign-off prior to commencement.
Produce regular comprehensive, data-driven reports on progress against contractual social value requirements for senior management, operational teams, and client teams.
Create and maintain a library of detailed case studies for all social value initiatives and provide information support to the bid team.
Working closely with Site Management and Resident Liaison teams to interact with residents and gain feedback/ideas for social value initiatives.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- A proven track record of successfully identifying, planning and delivering social value initiatives within the social housing sector to strict timescale and budgetary constraints.
Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels, both within, and outside of the business.
Proven track record experience within project management.
Confident oral and written communication skills.
Financial and commercial awareness.
Communicate in a timely and effective manner with all those who have a stake in the work.
Effectively manage time to meet deadlines.
Ability and willingness Mentor and support others.
Must have planned maintenance and refurbishment experience.
Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
Experience in a similar role within the sector.
If you are interested in this position please apply or if you would like to have a confidential chat please call Angel Rhodes at Fortus Recruitment Group.
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