Light Grey Kablio Logo
Kablio AI
AI Turbo Recruiter
Want to hear how I work? Hit play.Find roles with Kablio AI to help build and power the world.Kablio AI helps you secure roles in construction, clean energy, facilities management, engineering, architecture, sustainability, environment and other physical world sectors.
3D Shield
Get hired, get rewarded!
Land a job through Kablio and earn a 5% salary bonus.
Exclusive benefits
5%Bonus
Wates Group

Social Value Advisor

Company logo
Wates Group
A leading UK construction and property services company delivering diverse, innovative solutions.
Coordinating and delivering social value activities in line with project KPIs, including managing discrete projects, sourcing and training Social Value champions, and stakeholder engagement.
13d ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Gartree, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Healthcare
Residential
Commercial
Engineering
Facilities Management Services
Fit out and Refurbishment
House Builder Joint Ventures
Role
What you would be doing
data collection
influence colleagues
training champions
develop programs
project management
content creation
  • Be responsible for data collection, including providing support to site based Social Value Champions, at the beginning and end of Social Value activities. Ensure that all data is recorded and GDPR compliant and support with KPI monitoring.
  • Communicate the value of engaging in Social Value related initiatives at project level to influence colleagues to participate.
  • Be responsible for sourcing and training Social Value / Social Enterprise / Work Experience / Safeguarding / D&I / Wellbeing / Charity champions and initiatives at project level
  • Communicate with external delivery partners to maintain and develop the Social Value programmes within the locations of allocated sites/contracts.
  • Be responsible for identifying community groups and associations. Work closely with these groups and lead engagement initiatives, empowering community groups to support with co-design. Ensure that stakeholder opinions are taken into consideration to drive or shape key decisions on community projects
  • Communicate with Group Social Value lead and Social Value colleagues across the Group to share and implement best practice in Social Value and to identify opportunities for collaboration when working in similar geographic areas.
  • Be responsible for coordinating and delivering Social Value activities in line with project KPIs, including managing discreet projects (e.g. careers fairs, work experience).
  • Collate and develop content for social media and website, creating case studies to support the regional Comms plan. Work with the Social Value Manager and collaborate with the Comms team to produce content for internal and external publication.
What you bring
travel covered
  • Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
Benefits
  • Competitive salary & profit share scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
  • Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
  • Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
  • Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
  • basic disclosure and barring service check (dbs) at offer stage
Company
Overview
Over 120 Years
Years in Operation
The company has been operational for over a century, showcasing extensive experience in construction and property services.
  • Provides integrated solutions across sectors like residential, commercial, and infrastructure.
  • Has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's most notable projects, including landmark developments and large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Committed to innovation in construction techniques and sustainable building practices.
  • Notable projects include iconic residential communities, advanced industrial facilities, and complex public sector developments.
  • Collaborates with government entities, private sector clients, and developers in long-term partnerships.
  • Remains a family-owned company, upholding a legacy of trust, quality, and commitment to the built environment.
Culture + Values
  • Reimagining places for people to thrive.
  • Thriving places: Working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
  • Thriving planet: Protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
  • Thriving people: Creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.
Environment + Sustainability
90% Reduction
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2045, following a 46.2% reduction by 2030 from the 2019 baseline.
98% Scope 3
Emission Source Breakdown
98% of total emissions are attributed to Scope 3, with 89% from purchased goods and services.
46%
Mid-Term Emissions Cut
A 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline.
99% Recycling
Waste Diversion Rate
Currently recycling or diverting over 99% of waste from operations.
  • Net zero carbon company by 2045 (Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) with SBTi validation.
  • Carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 31 December 2025.
  • Achieve Biodiversity Net Gain of 20% on measurable projects (double the national minimum).
  • Zero waste from operations by 2045.
  • Eliminate waste and carbon from on-site operations and vehicles by 2025.
  • Engage 89% of suppliers (by emissions) to have SBTi-aligned targets by end of 2027.
  • Zero Carbon Sites programme: reduce diesel, use battery systems, transition to electric or green hydrogen plant.
Inclusion & Diversity
24.9% gender pay gap
Gender Pay Gap Progress
The company reports a 24.9% mean gender pay gap in 2021, showing improvement from 30.3% in 2020.
8 weeks paternity leave
Parental Leave Policy
The company offers fully paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, and enhanced shared parental and adoption leave.
  • Fair Treatment: Everyone is treated with fairness and respect; they can speak up and be listened to.
  • Fair Opportunity: Everyone has fair access to development and progression with equity in pay.
  • Fair Hiring: Hire the best person from a diverse pool, challenging perceptions that prevent talent joining.
  • Disability Confident employer: inclusive recruitment, reasonable adjustments, support for disabled colleagues.
  • Awards: Working Families Best Practice Awards (Best for Fathers, Best for All Families); Times Top 50 Employers for Women; Construction News’ Award for Diversity and Inclusion Excellence.
Big Kablio Logo
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio