Responsible Business Specialist

Flexible but due to the nature of the role, preference to full time.

Location All UK offices

Reference number JP150

Job title Responsible Business Specialist

Team People Team

Vacancy owner Jonah Philpott

We're looking for a Responsible Business Specialist to play a central role in delivering Browne Jacobson's social value commitments and responsible business programme.

As a Responsible Business Specialist, you'll be joining us at a defining moment in Browne Jacobson's journey as a responsible business. You will be part of a brand-new, delivery-led Responsible Business team, bringing together activity currently dispersed across different programmes; client social value, pro bono, volunteering, community action and fundraising, and employability outreach, into one coherent programme that is easy for colleagues to participate in, credible for clients, and measurable for internal and external reporting.

Working closely with and supporting the Responsible Business Lead, you will play a central role in how our social value commitments are offered, planned, delivered and measured for our clients, as well as supporting the firm's broader responsible business activity, including pro bono, community action, charity partnerships and colleague volunteering. This role supports our clients to make a tangibly positive impact on the people and communities in which they operate, contributing to greater inclusive economic and social outcomes for all involved.

The role can be based in any of our UK offices, with regular travel across the UK and Ireland to facilitate in-person delivery of projects, events and community sessions. All travel costs are covered upfront.

• Support the design and delivery of social value programmes and activities, both online and in person, across a portfolio of client commitments and firm-led initiatives, collaborating with internal stakeholders, clients, schools, colleges, universities, charities and community organisations to maximise impact.
• Co-ordinate the firm's pro bono activity, support charity partnerships, and organise community action events such as volunteering days, charity challenges and local partnership initiatives, ensuring strong colleague engagement and clear impact measurement.
• Produce clear, accurate and compelling reports and impact summaries that demonstrate the value of all activities and develop case studies and narrative content that highlight best practice and tangible client and community impact.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences, and a genuine passion for delivering meaningful social value to communities who need it most.
• A confident presenter and facilitator, comfortable delivering in-person and virtual presentations and training to a range of audiences, with strong organisational skills and resilience to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Some experience in social value, CSR, ESG, social mobility, community engagement, outreach, pro bono or employability programmes is desirable, as is a working knowledge of data analysis, reporting and evidence management.

We offer a flexible and hybrid working model. Our comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced parental leave is also available, reflecting our commitment to supporting you through every stage of your career and life.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we're open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.

We're a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

Take a look at our candidate interview pack for information about reasonable adjustments, what you can expect during the interview process, and guidance to help you prepare.

The closing date for the applications is Tuesday 1st September. The recruitment team reserves the right to close the role early should we deem necessary.