Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit an Social Value Coordinator for a regional housing contractor, to work within their regional division in Leeds.
This is a perfect opportunity for an individual who has a passion for making a difference and a genuine interest in Social Value to join a growing business.
Main duties will include, but not limited to:
* Exhibit a strong passion for Social Value and a commitment to creating positive change
* Conduct research on social value priorities of clients and industry best practices
* Plan, coordinate, and deliver social and economic value initiatives, including work experience programs, site visits, and school engagement activities
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, site teams, supply chain partners, and delivery collaborators
* Lead outreach efforts and engage with local stakeholders
* Oversee planning, resource allocation, and scheduling of initiatives
* Organize and execute events
* Develop case studies and compile content for KPIs and portal submissions
* Create internal and external communications
* Ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards, safeguarding protocols, and GDPR compliance across all activities
* Engage in continuous professional development through appraisals and relevant training opportunities
* Demonstrate and uphold our clients core values: care, trust, integrity, respect, and collaboration
Skills and experience:
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
* Clean criminal record (essential)
* Experience in programme coordination
* Knowledge of the education and community sector
* Understanding of social and economic value in procurement and/or corporate responsibility
* Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholders
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Experience delivering presentations in schools (desirable)
* Qualification in a relevant subject area (desirable)
* General understanding of the construction sector (desirable)
Role information:
* Working Hours are Monday to Friday
* Salary is circa £28,000 - £32,000
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail