Head of Social Impact in London

Job AdvertHave you led sustainability or social impact initiatives that delivered real, measurable outcomes? Are you ready to lead an organisation\’s social impact and ESG agenda at a strategic level?

Impact Futures Group are looking for an ambitious and values‐driven Head of Social Impact to lead and embed our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy across the organisation. This is a senior, influential role where you\’ll ensure our commercial growth goes hand in hand with positive social outcomes for learners, communities and partners.

The role is hybrid, a blend between working from home and travelling occasionally for meetings.

The RoleAs a Head of Social Impact, you\’ll champion social value, sustainability and ethical practice; positioning social impact as a core business driver that strengthens our reputation, supports growth and delivers meaningful change.

What you\’ll doSocial Impact

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation and across training delivery.

Foster community partnerships, including initiatives that enhance social mobility and employability for learners.

Design and measure social impact initiatives aligned to the organisation\’s purpose in education and skills development.

Ensure training provision demonstrably improves learner outcomes, accessibility, and community impact.

Build partnerships with sector bodies, charities, local authorities, and employers to extend reach and credibility.

Strategy & Leadership

Develop and deliver the organisation\’s ESG strategy in line with business objectives and growth ambitions.

Embed ESG principles into company culture, operations, and service delivery.

Lead the journey towards B Corp certification, ensuring all necessary frameworks, processes, and evidence are in place.

Identify and manage ESG risks and opportunities that support long‐term sustainability and competitiveness.

Environmental Sustainability

Develop and implement initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, energy use, and waste across operations.

Track and report on environmental impact metrics and improvement plans, ensuring transparent reporting.

Support the adoption of sustainable procurement practices.

Governance

Ensure social impact and ESG governance structures are robust, transparent, and aligned with best practice.

Support compliance with relevant legal, ethical, and industry standards.

Regularly report on social impact and ESG performance.

Bids & Tenders

Provide social impact and ESG expertise in bid and tender submissions, ensuring sustainability and social impact are clearly evidenced to enhance business outcomes.

Develop compelling social impact case studies, data, and narratives that strengthen competitive positioning.

Collaborate with the business development team to integrate ESG credentials into client proposals.

Monitoring & Reporting

Track and report ESG performance against agreed targets and KPIs.

Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and funding requirements in the training sector.

You\’ll be joining a leading national training provider at an exciting time of growth and expansion, working in a fun and supportive environment in an organisation with a strong focus on people and culture.

Expect regular catch‐ups and socials with your team, surprises in the post and company‐wide social events – we\’re a friendly bunch.

The Benefits

25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays

Buy an additional 5 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Christmas Shut down with three days paid leave

Volunteer day

Enhanced Sick Pay

BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan

Enhanced Maternity paid leave

Enhanced Paternity paid leave

Grandparent paid leave

Bereavement paid leave

Life Assurance

Refer a friend bonus

Electric Car Scheme

3% pension contribution using pension provider NEST

Shopping discount & cash back platform

Employee Financial Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Helpline

Company events and social gatherings

Appreciation gifts

About youEssential

Proven experience in social impact, ESG, sustainability, corporate responsibility, or related fields.

Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to translate social impact and ESG principles into practical initiatives with measurable outcomes.

Excellent written communication skills, particularly for bids, tenders, and reports.

Commercial awareness with an understanding of how social impact and ESG drives business growth and competitive advantage.

Desirable

Experience in the training, education, or skills sector.

Track record of embedding ESG within SMEs or independent providers.

Knowledge of B Corp certification requirements and/or experience of delivering accreditation or standards (e.g. ISO 14001, Social Value Act reporting).

Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks.

About UsImpact Futures Group is one of the UK\’s largest independently owned training providers, delivering apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. Our expertise is underpinned by our Ofsted Grade 2 \’Good\’ accreditation, and learner‐centric delivery is at the heart of our continual operational evolution to ensure our learners receive an outstanding learning journey.

We are the 23rd best large employer in the UK and the 6th best education provider. We have been awarded a prestigious 2‐star accreditation for being an outstanding company to work for.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitability qualified persons regardless of their race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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