Role: Social Value and Marketing Manager
Based: Longridge, Preston
At Carefoot, we've been delivering high-quality construction projects across the North West for nearly 100 years. From listed building restorations to new-build schools, we take pride not only in the spaces we create, but in the positive, lasting impact we leave behind in our communities.
We are now looking for a Social Value & Marketing Manager to play a key role in shaping how we communicate that impact, strengthen our brand presence, and support our Pre-Construction and delivery teams through effective marketing, social value delivery, and bid support
About the Role
This role sits at the heart of our communications, social value, and pre-construction activity. You will shape our public image, build our brand presence online, and ensure our social value commitments are meaningful, measurable, and clearly communicated. You will work closely with the Company Directors, Pre-Construction team, and Operational teams, ensuring alignment across marketing, bidding, and social value activity. A key element of the role is supporting the Pre-Construction team with administrative tasks and bid-writing input, helping to produce high-quality, compelling tender submissions.
You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities to improve and streamline our marketing and pre-construction support processes, bringing fresh ideas and efficiencies to how we communicate and work.Projects are primarily within the Education and Healthcare sectors, and the role will support bids, live site activity, and community initiatives with targeted, purposeful content and engagement.
Marketing & Social Media
Lead the planning and delivery of digital marketing activity, with a strong focus on social media (LinkedIn, X, etc.)
Create high-quality written and visual content showcasing our projects, people, values, and community impact.
Capture photos, videos, and stories from live sites and events
Develop and manage a consistent content calendar across all platforms
Monitor performance and engagement, using analytics to inform future strategy
Social Value Delivery
Coordinate and deliver project-specific Social Value Action Plans (SVAPs), aligned with client objectives and community needs
Build and maintain relationships with schools, charities, local authorities, and social enterprises
Plan and support community initiatives including volunteering, site visits, workshops, careers events, and engagement days
Implement, track, measure, and report social value outcomes clearly and accurately
Pre-Construction & Bid Support
Support the Pre-Construction team with administrative duties, including document preparation, information collation, and coordination
Provide bid-writing support, producing high-quality marketing and social value responses for tenders and PQQs
Assist in maintaining bid libraries, case studies, and standard content
Ensure marketing, social value, and corporate information within bids is consistent, compliant, and compelling
Work collaboratively with estimators, bid managers, and directors to meet submission deadlines
What You'll Bring
Experience in marketing, communications, or social value delivery (construction industry experience preferred)
A strong understanding of social value within construction or a related sector
Confident written communicator
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Comfortable supporting pre-construction teams with administrative and tender-related tasks
A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with tender writing, CSR reporting, and marketing tools (e.g. Canva) is advantageous
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person