SOCIAL VALUE / CSR COORDINATOR

GEDA Construction; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

As an experienced Social Value/CSR (Corporate & Social Responsibility) practitioner with a passion for collaborative working, the successful candidate will develop, implement, monitor and report on the impact of CSR / social value activities for GEDA.

About The Role

Social Value

• Design and delivery of project Social Value Delivery Plans continually monitoring progress.
• Chair social value delivery meetings with clients – identifying issues and solutions.
• Working with commercial & operations teams to embed social value into contract and project delivery.
• Engaging the supply chain, advising of social value requirements.
• Research, identify, develop and maintain relationships, working closely with external partners and stakeholders e.g. schools, colleges, universities, community organisations, employment and skills agencies, local authorities etc.
• Carry out presentations and workshops as and when required.
• Manage social value portals in a timely manner.
• Reporting within required timeframes internally and to clients, local authorities and stakeholders.

CSR Coordination

• Coordinate and represent the company at corporate events e.g. recruitment / industry fairs / meet the buyer events / community events.
• Coordinate company CSR activities and support the business regarding employee volunteering, donations, onboarding, wellbeing and training.
• Manage CCS registration and delivery on all registered sites ensuring a high standard is achieved.
• Liaise with Site Managers to ensure standard practices are completed.
• Deliver various CCS activities and donations.
• Deliver quarterly CCS newsletters to local communities.
• Complete the self-assessment on the CCS portal & attend the audit.
• Keep up to date with any innovations and best practice.
• Undertaking any other duties as allocated.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a social value or CSR role within the construction or civil engineering industries.
• Experience of developing and understanding of social value delivery plans and working with local partners to deliver requirements.
• Experience working with educational establishments regarding careers in the construction industry.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation and management skills.
• Strong literacy skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, networking and relationship management skills.
• Ability to engage well with others and influence a range of key stakeholders.
• Confidence in meeting, presenting and working with a diverse range of people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of Social Value monitoring frameworks e.g. TOMs (Themes Outcomes Measures) would be desirable.