Social value manager

Location: Southampton, Hampshire Contract: Full Time, Permanent Our Client Our client, Construction, stands as a stalwart in the construction industry, boasting a legacy of over 90 years characterized by unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence. Renowned for its prowess across infrastructure, buildings, and housing sectors, Our client is synonymous with quality, innovation, and sustainability. Their adept team, bolstered by decades of experience, navigates complex projects with finesse, delivering on time and within budget. Through collaboration and a client-centric approach, they tailor solutions to surpass expectations, shaping the built environment with iconic landmarks, essential infrastructure, and sustainable developments. What will you be responsible for? As a Social Value Manager you #39;ll be part of the Social sustainability team delivering and implementing the local construction sustainability strategy for the Southern business and supporting the wider Sustainable World strategy. Your role will include: * Leading the Social Value Co-ordinators within the Southern business and allocating appropriate resource to local projects. * To drive and communicate to the business Social Value drivers of construction frameworks, local authorities and private clients. * Represent our client on relevant external and internal social value working groups * Work collaboratively with the Business Development team to focus social value activity around key clients and target sectors for future work * Support strategic regional work winning and contribute to national strategic work winning * Drive supply chain social value engagement within the Southern business * Develop and communicate appropriate Social Value strategy and project plans What are we looking for? This role of Social Value is great for you if have the: * Ability to create and manage a cohesive and productive team * Comfortable with presenting and communicating at all levels * Understanding of social value measurement and knowledge of frameworks like the National TOMs and Government Social Value Model * Strong knowledge and understanding of local community landscape including community organisations, education institutions, local authorities etc * Ability to work as part of a team to deliver both locally and nationally ndash; including knowledge sharing and networking to collect and promote good practice * Knowledge of construction industry would be an advantage