Social Value Assistant

Build Recruitment; Foots Cray; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job description

Social Value Coordinator

Head office in Sidcup
£28,000
Full time, permanent

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in communities? Do you have strong organisational and communication skills? This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive Social Value & Sustainability initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

As a Social Value Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring that social value commitments are effectively delivered, monitored, and reported. Working closely with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders, you will help turn bid commitments into meaningful community engagement, employment opportunities, and sustainability initiatives.

This role is ideal for an organised and proactive individual with an eye for detail, looking to develop a career in Social Value, CSR, or Sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate Social Value activities across contracts, including employment initiatives, apprenticeships, and community projects.
2. Maintain and update the Master Social Value Tracker and ensure accurate reporting.
3. Collect and report evidence of Social Value delivery (e.g., employment records, volunteering hours, financial contributions).
4. Liaise with clients and internal teams to align Social Value initiatives with contract requirements.
5. Support sustainability efforts by tracking key environmental metrics and initiatives.

About You:

Essential:

1. Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Business, Social Sciences, Sustainability, or a related field.
2. Strong organisational and administrative skills.
3. Data entry and reporting experience with high attention to detail.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Project management skills—ability to plan, coordinate, and execute Social Value initiatives.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
7. UK Driving licence.

Desirable:

1. Experience or interest in Social Value, CSR, or Sustainability within the construction sector.
2. Commercial awareness and ability to work within cost constraints.
3. Familiarity with Social Value metrics and frameworks.
4. Experience using Power BI or data visualisation tools.
5. Understanding of procurement processes and SME engagement.

Why Apply?

1. Be part of a role that makes a tangible difference in communities.
2. Work in a dynamic and growing industry.
3. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
4. Engage with a variety of stakeholders and gain valuable project management experience.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-moving environment, we want to hear from you! For more information or similar roles please contact Lucy Van der Gucht on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.