Job Title: Social Value Manager
Location: Inverness & Aberdeenshire (remote with regional travel)
Contract Length: 12 months
Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Value Manager to support the delivery of key initiatives across a major construction project in the Inverness and Aberdeenshire regions.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery of Social Value strategies aligned with project goals and client expectations.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders and local authorities.
* Co-develop Social Value and Communication plans in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
* Drive employee participation in CSR initiatives focusing on education, the environment, and community engagement.
* Coordinate and report Social Value activity in line with the National TOMS framework for annual evaluation.
* Create case studies and share success stories and best practices across project teams.
* Develop and maintain partnerships with suppliers and local businesses, supporting regional supply chain inclusion.
* Research and engage with local skills groups, schools, and STEM networks to create impactful programs.
* Support and mentor apprentices, interns, and early-career professionals.
* Identify new opportunities for social value, including community investment and local business support.
Key Skills / Experience Required:
Essential:
* Proven experience in delivering Social Value or CSR in a project-based environment.
* Strong stakeholder and community engagement skills.
* Knowledge of the National TOMS framework and experience in data tracking and reporting.
* Digital proficiency, particularly with MS Office and STEM engagement tools.
* Familiarity with local authority or education sector environments.
* A strong connection to the Inverness and Aberdeenshire communities, with an understanding of regional needs.
* Full UK driver’s license and willingness to travel across project sites.
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable:
* Background in community development, local government, or educational outreach.
* Experience supporting local SMEs and driving regional supply chain engagement.
* Previous work on infrastructure or construction-related projects involving social value planning.