Senior Social Value Advisor
Location: Northeast of England
At Laing O'Rourke, we are driven by a clear ambition: to be the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry. Through technical expertise in design, manufacturing, and construction, we deliver projects that shape the built environment and create lasting positive impact for people and communities. We are now seeking a Senior Social Value Advisor to support the Ministry of Justice's Small Secure Houseblock Programme. Based in the Northeast of England, this role will work across two construction sites, playing key part in ensuring our projects deliver meaningful social and economic benefits.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the implementation of Social Value strategies across multiple projects
* Develop and deliver plans aligned with client and central social value priorities
* Monitor performance against contractual KPIs, identifying and escalating risks and issues
* Engage and inspire project teams to embed social value into day-to-day delivery
* Build and manage strong relationships with stakeholders, delivery partners, and the supply chain
* Represent social value in client and project review meetings, reporting on progress and challenges
* Embed social value requirements throughout procurement using our Social Value Playbook
* Track, monitor, and evaluate social value outcomes and impact
* Stay informed on emerging trends, tools, and best practices in social value and impact measurement
What We're Looking For
* Strong understanding of social value in both public and private sectors, particularly within the Northeast of England, including education, employment, and community regeneration
* Experience managing KPIs across multiple projects or programmes
* Familiarity with social value frameworks such as the UK Government Social Value Model and UN Sustainable Development Goals
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proven ability to identify and engage key stakeholders and partners
* Confidence to lead meetings and present to senior stakeholders
* Strong organisational and coordination skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
* A collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and relationship-building skills
Disability Confident
Laing O'Rourke is a Disability Confident scheme employer. We support applicants with conditions or disabilities through an offer of interview scheme. If you require adjustments for interview process, let us know.
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