Job Description This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
Safety first - Going home safe and well
Client focus - Deliver on our promise
Integrity - Always do the right thing
Create opportunity - For our people to excel
You'll be responsible for:
Lead the development of social value strategies and plan(s) on the project, including agreeing and assuring project outcomes and ensuring their delivery by the project team.
Deliver programme of strategic social value initiatives such as Skills and Employment Forums and implementation of client community fund.
Support delivery of, and update as necessary, the Sustainability Strategy document and Environmental and Social Appraisals for the programme.
Delivering social value consultancy services, working collaboratively with the client and their Technical Authority to drive improved performance and maximise outcomes.
Working with and leading supply chains and delivery partners to develop social value KPIs, handbooks, and reporting mechanisms to embed social value and sustainability requirements and support project delivery
Co-ordinate regular sustainability and social value reporting, including using Power BI and client social value reporting tool(s)
Contribute social value inputs to support Business Case generation and client Social Benefit Annual Report.
Attending client meetings and project review meetings to report outputs, issues, and risks.
Establishing strong, positive relationships with the client, identifying opportunities for further work and support.
Potential management of Assistant Managers within the social value team.
Writing bid submissions and representing the social value team in bid presentations.
Supporting the development of the social value service offer across the business, including marketing/branding material and case studies.
Delivering social value training to the client teams and relevant stakeholders within Mace.
Supporting the delivery of Mace’s Grow Together strategy and Value to Society targets.
Identifying best practice and successes and producing written reports, case studies and communications to assist with celebrating success and sharing best practice and lessons learnt to support continuous improvement in client and Mace social value performance.
Any other ad hoc social value duties as required dependent upon client and business needs.
You’ll need to have:
Degree in Social Sciences, Geography, or related subject.
Fellow of (or actively working towards Fellow) Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) or similar.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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