Social Impact Advisor - NZT Power Project

Description

• Support bid teams by gathering local intelligence, drafting example activities, and preparing supporting content or data
• Provide input to social impact sections of tender responses or internal reviews as needed, with support from the Social Impact Manager or Regional Lead
• Engage local supply chain, identifying opportunities for working collaboratively to coordinate opportunities such as apprenticeships, volunteering, or work experience
• Support onboarding of new team members or early careers colleagues through informal knowledge sharing or buddying
• Work collaboratively with the Social Impact Manager and Regional Lead to ensure aligned delivery and consistent communication
• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including site teams, schools, colleges, community groups, and VCSE organisations
• Capture case studies, quotes, and visual content from activities to support internal and external communications
• Contribute to a positive team culture by sharing updates, insights, and good practice with colleagues across the regional and national teams
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the Sustainability Portal for all assigned projects
• Assist with logistics, scheduling, and materials for community events, education sessions, or engagement activities
• Support the delivery and evidencing of social impact action plans for NZT with the Social Impact Manager, ensuring activity aligns with the Building New Futures strategy and client commitments
• Represent the project in community facing activities
• Support internal campaigns and initiatives such as Early Careers, the Value Everyone network, or Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) reporting
• Maintain awareness of internal and supply chain apprenticeship opportunities, supporting outreach and referrals where relevant
• Carry out associated needs analysis and align with client requirements and/or Government policy on progressive procurement for the relevant location as required
• Monitor delivery against key performance indicators (KPIs) and support the preparation of client or internal reports
• Coordinate and attend events with schools, colleges, and universities, promoting STEM and construction careers
• Coordinate the day-to-day planning and delivery of events, activities, or workshops involving communities, schools, or partners
• Gather feedback, photos, and data from events or partnerships to evidence outcomes and inform continuous improvement

Requirements

• Awareness of relevant legislation and regulation to support delivery of client commitments
• Able to build trusted relationships and adapt communication to different audiences
• Confident communicator, able to engage with schools, community groups, site teams, and supply chain partners in a professional and approachable way
• Experience working as part of a team and supporting joint delivery
• Comfortable using digital tools to input and track data, or willing to learn
• Experience supporting the delivery of community, education, social impact, or volunteering initiatives
• Awareness of local issues such as employment, skills gaps, or community needs
• Able to write short case studies or updates to share with others, with support
• Experience working directly with members of the public or local communities is desirable
• Enthusiastic team member, willing to contribute ideas, ask questions, and learn from others
• Proactive in sharing updates and collaborating with colleagues across projects or functions
• Attention to detail when recording, reporting, or communicating social impact outcomes
• Competent in using Microsoft Office tools
• Understanding of how community needs, local priorities, or client expectations shape project delivery, especially in Teesside
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks, coordinate stakeholders, and support delivery plans effectively

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance