Public Sector - Social Value Lead

The team you'll be working with:

The Social Value Manager is responsible for developing, embedding and managing the social value strategy for NTTDATA UK&I’s Public Sector Business. The role ensures that our public sector engagements deliver measurable, reportable social, economic and environmental benefits consistent with NTTDATA’s global sustainability commitments and aligned with the UK Government’s updated Social Value Model (PPN
002), including its new ‘missions’‑based framework. The role supports business development, bid activity, contract delivery and impact measurement, ensuring social value is fully integrated from opportunity to outcome.

• Define and maintain the social value strategy for the Public Sector, aligned to NTTDATA’s ESG & Purpose frameworks, and to the UK Government’s missions under PPN
  002.
• Advise account teams, delivery teams and leadership on embedding social value in bids and delivery to meet government missions and outcomes.
• Act as the subject‑matter expert for social value in the division, maintaining awareness of evolving frameworks and best practices.

• Lead the social value response for public sector tenders, selecting outcomes from the PPN
  002 model relevant to each contract.
• Collaborate with bid managers and partners to design measurable, evidence‑based commitments aligned to the model’s missions.
• Maintain a repository of case studies, metrics, and best practices for reuse across bids and clients.

• Oversee and ensure delivery of social value commitments across live client engagements.
• Develop tools and processes for monitoring and reporting outcomes aligned with the PPN
  002 framework.
• Produce regular internal and client reports demonstrating quantitative and qualitative impact.

• Build and sustain relationships with clients, public bodies, and partners to co‑design initiatives.
• Represent NTTDATA UK&I in social value and sustainability forums.
• Deliver internal training on PPN
  002 and related commercial and delivery practices.

• 3–5 years' experience in social value, sustainability or ESG roles within consulting, digital or technology sectors.
• Understanding of UK public procurement frameworks, including PPN
  002.
• Experience developing social value bid responses and managing post‑award delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to align commitments with missions and metrics under PPN
  002.

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Sustainability, Business or Social Policy.
• Membership of IEMA, ICRS or similar bodies.
• Experience with digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with National TOMs, Social Value Portal or equivalent.
• Knowledge of UK Government missions (economic growth, clean energy, opportunity, public services, community safety).

At NTT DATA, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. As a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, we co‑innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. Serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in over 70 countries, we encourage experimentation and recognize great work.

Proudly a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R&D. Make this the place where you belong, learn, and build your network. Make this the place where you grow.

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensures that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer – we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities.

In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.