Social Value Manager

Job Description - Social Value Manager

Job Title:

Social Value Manager
Department:
Community Benefits and Social Value

Location:

South of Scotland (with travel to Glasgow and across SPEN operational areas as required)

The Social Value Manager will lead the development and implementation of SP Energy Networks Social Value programme across SPT’s capital investment programme primarily focussing on initiatives to support SPT’s Cross Border Connection projects (CMN3/4 and WCN2) in the south of Scotland.
The postholder will embed Social Value into project delivery, procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring a consistent approach through the adoption of the shared UK Transmission Owner methodology, reporting tool and social value metrics.
Working with the EPC Contractors, internal stakeholders in Sustainability, Procurement, and Stakeholder Engagement, the Social Value Manager will initiate, promote and deliver social value initiatives to maximise positive socio-economic outcomes across communities, support SPENs Just Transition Strategy, and ensure robust measurement and reporting of social value impacts.

• Support the implementation of SPENs Social Value Strategy across Transmission projects and programmes.
• Initiate, promote and deliver social value initiatives to maximise positive socio-economic outcomes
• Embed social value principles into project governance, business planning and delivery activities.
• Ensure Social Value commitments align with SPENs Just Transition Strategy, Sustainability Framework and Iberdrola Group objectives.

• Represent SPT and the projects in cross-industry working groups and stakeholder forums relating to social sustainability and socio-economic value.
• Maintain alignment with Ofgem requirements and evolving industry best practice.
• Ensure auditable and consistent application of agreed methodologies across the project.

• Work closely with Procurement teams to embed Social Value requirements into contract documentation, tender evaluations and supplier frameworks.
• Ensure Social Value commitments and KPIs are incorporated into mobilisation plans and project delivery requirements.
• Support EPCs to develop and deliver robust Social Value plans.
• Promote the application of shared supply chain metrics across all major contracts.

• Develop and deliver training, guidance and tools to support Project Managers, site teams and suppliers.
• Ensure application of a Social Value Tool in order to create standardised processes and templates for Social Value planning, delivery and reporting.
• Build internal capability and understanding of Social Value requirements and opportunities.
• Initiate, promote and deliver initiatives that deliver measurable community, economic and environmental benefits.

• Build strong relationships with communities, local authorities, educational institutions, third-sector organisations and industry partners.
• Work closely with Communications teams to develop case studies, impact reports and stakeholder communications.
• Promote SPENs Social Value achievements internally and externally.
• Support engagement activities that demonstrate the benefits of investment to communities and stakeholders.

• Implement and manage Social Value delivery across the projects.
• Drive consistency in the use of shared methodology, metrics and reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain a Social Value plan for the projects with measurable outcomes.
• Contribute to Social Value reporting and performance reviews.
• Support governance processes relating to Social Value commitments.
• Develop…