Social Value Delivery Support (Consultant) in Barnsley

Location: South Yorkshire

Contract role - ongoing

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Social Value Delivery Support Consultant to support the delivery of our client's social value commitments across projects in the Eastern Region. Working closely with the Social Value Manager, Regional Delivery Teams, Project Managers, Communications and SHEQ, you will help coordinate and deliver social value initiatives that create meaningful benefits for local communities. The role supports the planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of social value activities in line with client, framework and contractual requirements. You will also build positive relationships with clients, local authorities, schools, charities, community organisations and other stakeholders, ensuring activities are effectively evidenced and reported.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver agreed social value and community engagement activities across regional projects.
• Support the safe delivery of community engagement activities, ensuring risks are identified, managed and escalated where appropriate.
• Promote a positive safety culture when attending project sites and community events.
• Coordinate engagement activities with project teams and external stakeholders.
• Prepare community notices, stakeholder engagement plans, social value delivery plans and project updates.
• Attend project meetings, stakeholder meetings and community events as required.
• Support the development of Community Workforce and Needs Assessments (CWaNAs), where applicable.
• Gather information from project teams to support KPI reporting and contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate, auditable records, evidence logs and reporting documentation.
• Monitor progress against agreed social value commitments and support audit requirements.
• Produce monthly KPI reports, evidence logs and progress updates.
• Identify opportunities for volunteering, education, employment and community investment initiatives.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community organisations, education providers, charities, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Provide practical guidance to project teams to maximise social value opportunities.
• Escalate risks, issues and delivery challenges to the Social Value Manager where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen social value delivery across the region.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is passionate about creating positive community outcomes and enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll ideally have:

• Experience in social value delivery, community engagement, stakeholder engagement or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and evidence for reporting and audit purposes.
• Confidence engaging with community groups, education providers, charities, businesses and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting KPI reporting and contractual performance monitoring.
• Working knowledge of social value reporting systems, or a willingness to learn.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• An understanding of GDPR and the importance of handling confidential information appropriately.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Eastern Region as required.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Safety – A commitment to safe working practices and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Professionalism – Represents the organisation professionally and communicates clearly, respectfully and confidently.
• Innovation – Identifies opportunities to improve community engagement and social value outcomes.
• Respect – Builds positive relationships with colleagues, clients and diverse communities.
• Integrity – Maintains confidentiality and ensures all records and evidence are accurate, complete and reliable.
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively, shares knowledge and supports colleagues to deliver consistent social value outcomes.

Apply

If you're passionate about making a positive difference in local communities and would like to join a collaborative and purpose-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.