Social Value Officer in Birmingham

Equans is looking for a Social Value Officer to join our team in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package. Please note this role requires flexibility as you will be required to regularly travel to site and client meetings. Locations are Tamworth, Dudley, Gloucester, Coventry and Birmingham.

WHAT WILL YOU DELIVER?

• To co-ordinate and deliver Social Value outputs on multiple contracts in line with bid commitments and agreed timescales.
• To ensure Social Value commitments on all regional projects are effectively and accurately recorded and reported consistent with internal processes.
• To support with content for Bids and Tenders aligned to regional and client objectives and priorities.
• To promote SV activity internally and externally to support understanding and buy-in.
• Coordinate and facilitate SV delivery, aligned to Covenants (eg EDAC, Care Leavers, Armed Forces), commitments on multiple projects such as site visits, work experience and Equans Engage Workshops.
• Maximise internal and external awareness of SV successes (eg Social Media).
• Accurately record all activity on internal trackers and AIMS.
• Where required, represent the company on local focus groups in association to education, employment and skills developments and opportunities.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

• On offer is a competitive salary, car and benefits package, which includes:
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Good at developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confident in producing, analysing, and interpreting numerical data.
• Able to work independently on multiple projects prioritising workload to meet deadlines.
• Flexible - will be required to travel on a regular basis to site and client locations.
• Knowledge of Social Value legislation in the UK & Ireland.
• Knowledge of Apprenticeship Schemes in the UK & Ireland.

WHAT'S NEXT?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.