SOCIAL VALUE PROJECT MANAGER (DEVELOPMENT & REGENERATION)

Are you passionate about creating opportunities that make a real difference to people's lives?

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Social Value Project Manager to lead the delivery of social value outcomes across the Council's Development & Growth Directorate's capital programme. This is an exciting opportunity to help maximise the positive impact of public sector investment, ensuring that our development projects deliver impactful benefits for our communities across Cardiff.

Working in line with the principles of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, you will play a key role in developing partnerships, creating opportunities for local people, and helping to tackle inequalities through employment, training, skills development, community initiatives, and environmental improvements.

This is a unique opportunity to shape how social value is delivered across Cardiff and contribute directly to improving outcomes for residents, communities, and future generations.

You'll work on high-profile projects, collaborate with a wide range of partners, and help ensure public investment creates lasting social, economic, and environmental benefits for the city.

About the job

As Social Value Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating social value activity across the Directorates construction contracts, helping to shape requirements set out in tender packs and managing delivery at construction stage.

You will work closely with a range of partners including; contractors, schools, training providers, third-sector organisations, SMEs, and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities and maximise outcomes for communities and vulnerable groups most in need.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing social value strategies and plans across Council contracts.
• Shaping social value requirements within procurement processes.
• Supporting the evaluation of social value commitments during tender assessments.
• Building strong partnerships with a range of organisations.
• Creating employment, apprenticeship, training, and work experience opportunities, particularly for young people and vulnerable residents.
• Monitoring contractor performance in the delivery of social value requirements
• Managing reporting processes and maintaining accurate records through the Council's social value monitoring systems.
• Identifying risks and supporting contractors to improve delivery where required.
• Promoting success stories, case studies, and best practice across the organisation and wider stakeholder networks.
• Ensuring social value activity aligns with the Council's Corporate Plan and wider wellbeing objectives.

What We Are Looking For From You

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a passion for delivering positive social outcomes and shares our vision for delivery high quality opportunities for all.

You will have proven experience of successfully delivering social value or community benefits projects in a public sector procurement environment, to current legislation.

You will have experience of working with a wide range of partners and developing and managing partnerships through collaboration.

Experience of gathering, analysing, and presenting performance data as well as monitoring performance is a prerequisite for this role, as is strong project management skills and excellent communications and organisational skills.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, excellent Pension package, and flexible working hours including the opportunity for hybrid working.

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact David Jaques, Assistant Director, Development & Regeneration on 07779314071 or email djaques@cardiff.gov.uk

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Please note the Council does not accept CV's.

Job Category Housing

Department Development & Growth

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent