Social Sustainability Coordinator

Description

• Researches, applies and shares knowledge of the latest research relating to their clients, segment or region with colleagues, via the Social Sustainability Centre of Expertise
• Supports the development of new social sustainability materials and programmes, in response to project, regional, segment and UK&I priorities
• Supports and delivers stakeholder management activity as required at a project level
• Supports projects in fulfilling commitments - coordinates and/or delivers engagement relating to Social Mobility activity (employment, education and training), Foundational economy activity (investment in social business and the local economy and volunteering) and Social Inclusion activity (community support and EDI training)
• Communicates how the social value agenda contributes to the wider sustainability and business agendas
• Carries out engagement and research at a local level to inform and support Local Needs Analysis and development of Social Sustainability plans
• Reads research insights shared to the team, and engages in self-led learning to enhance knowledge
• Supports, reviews and provides feedback during bid response development
• Produces case studies/ good new stories to showcase social sustainability
• Produces LNAs, which support regional tenders and supports the Social Sustainability Work Winning Manager on national bids when required

Requirements

• Excellent organisation / time management and both written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in National TOMs and expertise in using tools and techniques to assess social value outputs, impact and outcomes.
• Ideally a degree level qualification or equivalent
• Have an understanding of societal, industry and legislative drivers of social value and be informed by thought leadership, best practice and research related to Social Sustainability
• Understands and can support Local Needs Analysis (LNA) development, alongside knowledge of using TOMs to inform decision making, identify opportunities and risks for social value
• A willingness to travel regularly throughout the region, and UK&I as required, and ideally a full UK driving licence
• Experienced in stakeholder management/community engagement and managing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and partners
• Understands what is meant by socially responsible procurement in the context of supply chain management, and how this relates to risk management and opportunity identification
• Understands and is able to explain the relevant legislation and government guidance related to social value in terms of inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts
• Be highly competent in MS Suite – especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• An understanding of Diversity and Inclusion related to social value and stakeholder management
• Experience of supporting tender submissions, preparing case studies, evidence and gathering and reporting performance data
• Previous experience in a similar role, with knowledge of social value and social sustainability principles, and performance measurement and reporting

Benefits

• 8% pension contribution
• Private Health Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Generous annual leave to start
• 2 Wellbeing days annually
• Company vehicles (role dependent)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance