Social Value Coordinator

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit an Social Value Coordinator for a regional housing contractor, to work within their regional division in Leeds.

This is a perfect opportunity for an individual who has a passion for making a difference and a genuine interest in Social Value to join a growing business.

Main duties will include, but not limited to:

* Exhibit a strong passion for Social Value and a commitment to creating positive change

* Conduct research on social value priorities of clients and industry best practices

* Plan, coordinate, and deliver social and economic value initiatives, including work experience programs, site visits, and school engagement activities

* Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, site teams, supply chain partners, and delivery collaborators

* Lead outreach efforts and engage with local stakeholders

* Oversee planning, resource allocation, and scheduling of initiatives

* Organize and execute events

* Develop case studies and compile content for KPIs and portal submissions

* Create internal and external communications

* Ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards, safeguarding protocols, and GDPR compliance across all activities

* Engage in continuous professional development through appraisals and relevant training opportunities

* Demonstrate and uphold our clients core values: care, trust, integrity, respect, and collaboration

Skills and experience:

* Full UK driving licence (essential)

* Clean criminal record (essential)

* Experience in programme coordination

* Knowledge of the education and community sector

* Understanding of social and economic value in procurement and/or corporate responsibility

* Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholders

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

* Experience delivering presentations in schools (desirable)

* Qualification in a relevant subject area (desirable)

* General understanding of the construction sector (desirable)

Role information:

* Working Hours are Monday to Friday

* Salary is circa £28,000 - £32,000

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail