Social Value Adviser

The Vacancy

Role Purpose

The Social Value Advisor will work closely with the Head of Social Value to support the delivery of Social Value activity. This role focuses on engagement with community organisations, supporting robust social value data reporting and achieving strategic targets.

Key Responsibilities

· Coordinate and deliver Social Value activities in line with strategic objectives, including managing discrete projects such as volunteering and work experience.

· Collect and record data to support KPI monitoring, ensuring GDPR compliance.

· Gather evidence to demonstrate delivery of Social Value programmes and maintain accurate records.

· Develop content for social media and website, creating case studies to support regional communications plans.

· Identify and engage with community groups and associations, leading initiatives and incorporating stakeholder input into project decisions.

· Source and train champions for Social Value including wellbeing, and charity initiatives.

Communication and Influence

· Promote the value of Social Value initiatives to colleagues and encourage participation.

· Liaise with external delivery partners to maintain and develop Social Value programmes.

· Collaborate with the Group Head of Social Value and colleagues to share best practice and identify opportunities for joint working.

Requirements

Knowledge

· Understanding of Social Value within Wates Group.

· Awareness of Social Value drivers, policies, and delivery mechanisms.

Qualifications (Desirable)

· Degree in Social Value, Sustainability, Community Development, Youth Work, or Urban Regeneration.

Skills

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Engaging presentation and excellent project management abilities.

· Ability to build lasting relationships and work in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

WHAT WE OFFER

· Competitive salary & bonus

· Flexible working

· Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)

· Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)

· Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…

· Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.

· Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• 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.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.