Northamptonshire , Bedfordshire/Northamptonshire
Assistant Social Value Manager
Permanent
Reference number: HOL00570
Closing date:
About Us:
At Willmott Dixon, we’re committed to creating lasting positive impacts through our projects. As a leading construction and property company, we believe in delivering not just great buildings but also meaningful contributions to the communities we work in. Join us and play a vital role in shaping our social value efforts.
Job Overview: We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Social Value Manager to join our team. You’ll be supporting our internal teams and external partners to deliver impactful social value activities tailored to meet customer and business needs. In this role, you will help create lasting community benefits through the work we do, while ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver social value initiatives that align with the goals of our customers and our business.
- Collaborate with supply chain partners and commercial teams to ensure social value is integrated across our projects.
- Track, report, and evaluate the social value performance of projects, ensuring KPIs are met
- Engage with customers to communicate the impact of our social value activities and build positive relationships.
- Provide technical support and upskill project teams to ensure social value commitments are met.
- Support the Social Value Manager in creating tailored social value delivery plans and fostering key partnerships.
What Success Looks Like:
- You are seen as a trusted social value expert by internal teams and external customers.
- Social value plans for your projects are efficiently delivered, meeting customer requirements and driving positive feedback.
- Accurate, timely social value data is collected and shared, contributing to project success and repeat business.
- Your input enhances the delivery of social value activities, contributing to sustainability and long-term community benefits.
What You’ll Love:
- Working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Planning and delivering activities that make a difference.
- Being hands-on and taking initiative to learn and grow.
- Celebrating successes and sharing best practices with the team.
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), strong communication skills (both written and spoken), and a full UK driving licence.
Desirable: A degree (preferably in social sustainability or related fields), coaching or facilitation experience, a good understanding of the TOMs and/or other externally recognised social value measurement and a relevant CSCS card.
Why Join Us?
At Willmott Dixon, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact. We offer opportunities for professional development and a rewarding career where your work can shape communities and lives for the better.