Social Value Manager Construction ESG Community Engagement

Social Value Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE
Location: Essex
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Value Manager to join a growing and well-established specialist construction contractor. This is a newly created role offering the chance to shape and develop the company's social value strategy while making a meaningful impact across projects and local communities.

Working closely with operational teams, clients, supply chain partners and community organisations, you will be responsible for delivering measurable social value commitments across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.

The Role

As Social Value Manager, you will lead the planning, delivery and reporting of social value initiatives, ensuring contractual commitments are achieved while creating lasting benefits for local communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement, education, sustainability and creating positive outcomes through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social value strategies across multiple construction projects.
• Manage and deliver client social value commitments and contractual requirements.
• Build strong relationships with clients, local authorities, schools, colleges, charities and community organisations.
• Organise and coordinate community engagement events, careers fairs, school visits and volunteering initiatives.
• Create employment, apprenticeship, work experience and training opportunities in partnership with project teams.
• Monitor, record and report social value performance using recognised measurement frameworks.
• Produce regular reports demonstrating social value outcomes and project achievements.
• Support bid and pre-construction teams with social value responses for tenders.
• Work collaboratively with supply chain partners to maximise social value delivery.
• Promote the company's ESG, sustainability and responsible business initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Social Value, Community Engagement, CSR, ESG or Responsible Business role.
• Experience working within construction, infrastructure, housing or the built environment.
• A strong understanding of social value requirements within the construction industry.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience delivering community engagement programmes and social value initiatives.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst managing multiple projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Social Value Act and industry frameworks such as TOMS.
• Experience supporting public sector or framework contracts.
• Experience producing social value reports and performance data.
• Relevant qualification in Social Value, Sustainability, Community Engagement, CSR or similar.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £45,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to influence and develop the company's social value strategy.
• Join a growing and forward-thinking construction business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to local communities through meaningful projects.

If you're passionate about delivering positive social impact and have experience within the construction or built environment sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.