Social Value Manager
Manchester M62 corridor
Full-time | Permanent
Hybrid working
Competitive Salary + Benefits + Performance Incentives
Are you driven by purpose, passionate about people, and motivated by impact?
At We Are Footprint, we’re growing our social value function — and we’re looking for a talented Social Value Manager to help lead and deliver initiatives that truly make a difference.
About We Are Footprint
At We Are Footprint, we believe recruitment should leave a legacy.
We’re not just connecting people to jobs — we’re helping organisations create real social impact through employment, skills development, and community engagement. From supporting care leavers and NEET programmes to collaborating with charities and schools, everything we do is guided by purpose and people.
As we continue to expand, we’re looking for someone to join our mission: to make recruitment more ethical, inclusive, and impactful.
“At We Are Footprint, we believe that success comes from always doing the right thing. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and treat every individual with the dignity they deserve. Our mission is simple: to build better futures for our clients, our candidates, and our communities. Together, let’s create success that lasts.” — Stephen Carr, MD
The Role
As our Social Value Manager, you’ll play a central role in leading, coordinating, and developing We Are Footprint’s social value delivery and strategy. Working closely with our Social Value Director, you’ll oversee projects, manage client partnerships, and ensure that our commitments are met — and exceeded.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on variety, community connection, and strategic thinking. You’ll lead by example, inspiring both our internal teams and our external partners to deliver meaningful, measurable results.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and deliver social value projects and initiatives across We Are Footprint and our client base.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, charities, local authorities, and community partners.
* Support SMEs in creating and delivering effective social value plans.
* Independently manage social value reporting, client updates, and case studies.
* Prepare and deliver presentations showcasing impact and innovation.
* Track and analyse data to report on progress and identify new opportunities for growth.
* Collaborate with our Business Development and Marketing teams to promote success stories via social media, newsletters, and PR.
* Support the board with strategic reporting and idea generation for new initiatives.
* Stay informed on social value legislation and emerging best practices.
About You
You’re a confident communicator and relationship builder, with a genuine commitment to creating social impact. You balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, thriving in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
Key Skills & Attributes:
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Confident leading projects independently and collaboratively
* Organised, analytical, and proactive in identifying opportunities
* Ethical, accountable, and passionate about doing the right thing
* Strong presentation and reporting abilities
* A creative thinker who brings fresh ideas to social value delivery
* Experience in social value, CSR, community engagement, or a related field is essential. Experience within recruitment, construction, or the public sector would be advantageous but not required.
Why Join We Are Footprint?
* Be part of a values-led business that genuinely drives positive change
* Work with a collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team
* Shape and influence our growing social value strategy
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities