Ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Car or Car Allowance
* Career development programmes such as Career Pathways and MyLearning
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
* Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons, and others
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cash rewards for spending, redeemable across various brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
* Share discounts and offers with friends and family
This role requires a highly organized Social Value Lead to work within Compass’s Education sector.
The role involves working within the Chartwells Social Value team to promote our Social Value agenda across schools within our Mitie contract.
The Social Value Lead will manage and execute the Social Value Action Plan for 235 primary and secondary schools, collaborating with the central Chartwells Social Value Team to implement key projects and evaluate their impact termly.
This position contributes directly to the organisation’s promises on Social, Climate, and Wellbeing, ensuring sustainable change is embedded operationally across Mitie schools. The role also involves working closely with Operations Teams, onsite catering staff, school academics, and Senior Leadership Teams.
Engagement with parents and children is crucial to promote participation and ensure access to nutritious, hot lunches provided by Chartwells.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for stakeholder engagement to drive meaningful change.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop a tailored social value action plan for Mitie schools
* Oversee the delivery of this plan, collaborating with clients and operational teams
* Educate and engage stakeholders on the social value agenda
* Coordinate and deliver social value projects across schools
* Monitor and record progress against the plan
* Contribute to business reviews, bid submissions, and sales presentations related to social value
* Work with nutrition teams to ensure collaborative delivery of initiatives
* Participate in client and operational meetings
Person Specification
* BSc or BA degree
* Over 3 years of industry experience
* Experience with social value or added value projects
* Proven project management skills under tight deadlines
* Subject matter expertise and ownership of projects
* Strong analytical skills and data-driven solution focus
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Interest in digital solutions and technology
* Ability to explain complex issues simply
* Organizational skills with attention to detail
* Project and change management certification (preferred)
* Knowledge of the education sector and public procurement
* Experience with community wellbeing projects and Social Value Portal
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including DBS and Children\'s Barred List disclosures. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare any convictions or cautions.
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