Community Benefits Manager; Social Value

Our client Scottish Power are currently recruiting for a Community Benefits Manager to join their team based in Glasgow on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Community Benefits Manager with specific Social Value expertise. For more information on this role see below:

The Community Benefits - Social Value Manager will lead the development, implementation and governance of SP Energy Networks Social Value programme throughout the RIIO-T3 price control period.

The role is accountable for ensuring SPEN delivers, measures and evidences its social sustainability commitments in line with Ofgem requirements, RIIO-T3 outputs, and industry best practice. Working across Transmission projects, procurement activities and supply chain operations, the postholder will embed Social Value principles into business planning and project delivery to maximise positive socio-economic outcomes for communities.

The role will support SPENs Just Transition ambitions through effective stakeholder engagement, robust governance processes, consistent measurement methodologies and transparent reporting of social value outcomes

• lead implementation of SPENs Social Value Strategy across the Transmission portfolio.
• Embed Social Value requirements into project governance, delivery frameworks and business planning activities.
• Ensure Social Value commitments align with SPENs Just Transition Strategy, Sustainability Framework and Iberdrola Group objectives.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Social Value across Transmission operations.

• Lead implementation of the shared UK Transmission Owner Social Value methodology, common metrics framework and reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with evolving Ofgem requirements and RIIO-T3 commitments.
• Represent SPEN in cross-industry working groups, regulatory forums and stakeholder networks.
• Ensure methodologies are applied consistently and are fully auditable across all relevant projects.

• Work collaboratively with Procurement teams to embed Social Value requirements within contract documentation, supplier frameworks and tender evaluation processes.
• Ensure Social Value commitments and associated KPIs are incorporated into mobilisation and delivery plans.
• Support suppliers and contractors in developing effective Social Value delivery plans.
• Promote consistent use of agreed supply chain reporting metrics and performance measures.

• Develop and deliver training, guidance, tools and resources for project teams and contractors.
• Introduce and manage a Social Value Tool to support standardised planning, delivery and reporting processes.
• Build organisational awareness and understanding of Social Value requirements.
• Support project teams in identifying initiatives that deliver measurable economic, social and environmental benefits.

• Develop robust monitoring frameworks and governance processes to measure Social Value performance.
• Lead reporting activities for Ofgem submissions, internal governance groups and Executive Leadership Teams.
• Ensure quality, consistency and transparency of Social Value data and evidence.
• Identify trends, opportunities and areas for continuous improvement.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, communities, educational institutions, charity partners and industry bodies.
• Support communication campaigns, impact reports and Social Value case studies.
• Promote SPENs achievements and best practice internally and externally.
• Support stakeholder engagement activity that…