Social Value Programme Lead
Contract:
Until April 26
Location:
Newcastle
Working Model:
Hybrid (2 days in the office)
The Role
As the
Social Value Programme Lead
you will be responsible for shaping and driving impactful social value initiatives across our region. This vital role focuses on creating benefit for our local clients and partners through strategic programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Shaping and driving social value initiatives
across our region for the benefit of our local clients.
* Monitoring, tracking, and reporting
on current initiatives as well as
strategically evaluating
successes and lessons learnt.
* Leading on early talent and social mobility initiatives
across the region, feeding into client demand and business development for the Advanced Technology Centre.
* Providing sales and bid support
for prospective technology programmes and projects.
Essential Skills and Experience
We are looking for a professional with a proven background in programme delivery and social value.
The following skills and experience are essential for this role:
* Programme management credentials
spanning multiple clients and initiatives.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
with experience delivering in-person events/meetings to large and senior audiences.
* A track record of
on-time, on-budget delivery
.
* Experience
monitoring and delivering social value initiatives
.
Set Yourself Apart (Desirable Experience)
Candidates with the following experience will have a distinct advantage:
* Experience with
student recruitment activities
.
* Development of
digital skills programmes/bootcamps/soft skills programmes
and more.
* Someone with a
strong network
of schools, colleges, employers, local authorities, and more.
* Experience in
strategy planning and bid writing
(from a social value POV).
* Excellent storytelling skills
.
Additional Requirements
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.