Social Value Consultant

Social Value Consultant

Location: The role is either fully office-based or mixed working, in the latter case a combination of work from home and attendance in RSK’s Bristol or London offices at least three days per week.

Salary: £30k - £34k (Depending On Experience)

Job Type: Permeant (Full Time)

Overview of the Role: Here at Nature Positive, part of the RSK Group, we are currently seeking a Social Value Consultant to join our internal delivery team. The work will be centred around social value, including research, due diligence, reporting, training and stakeholder engagement. The role is full time (40 hours per week) and permanent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early on in their career in corporate responsibility and social impact who wants hands‑on, varied experience across a global business. You will play a key role in delivering the group’s social value programme, working directly to support RSK businesses to maximise and report their social impact. You’ll have the opportunity to develop skills in stakeholder engagement, reporting and data management.

You won't be expected to arrive with all the answers — you'll receive support and training as you build your expertise, working alongside experienced specialists in a friendly, collaborative team. What you will need is curiosity, a strong work ethic, and a genuine interest in social value and social sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Engaging with RSK businesses to build understanding and delivery of effective social value reporting
• Coordinating internal training on social value and how to use the Thrive platform to report social value activities.
• Providing strategic and technical guidance on social value to build capability and help RSK businesses maximise their impact.
• Preparation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative social value data in a GDPR‑compliant manner.
• Consolidating social value data for group‑wide reporting, including quarterly and annual social value data reports.
• Collating social value case studies and drafting content for inclusion in group‑wide reporting, including the annual RSK Group sustainability report and annual social value case study report.
• Producing the RSK Group annual social value case study report.
• Supporting wider RSK Group projects as part of its Second Nature strategy
• Supporting broader ESG reporting activities such as Modern Slavery Act (UK and Australia), and delivery of the annual EcoVadis assessment.
• Supporting relevant Nature Positive external client work, where time allows
• Representing the team and company at internal and external events as required.

Qualifications and experience – required:

• BA/BSc qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least one year of relevant experience within a business or advisory context
• An understanding of robust project management requirements, including data management.
• A solid understanding of social sustainability topics and frameworks in the UK and international environment, including the UK Government Social Value Act (2012) and Social Value Model (PPN 002).
• An understanding of broader ESG and sustainability topics as they apply to businesses.
• Experience using a social value platform and framework, such as Thrive and the Impact Evaluation Standard framework or equivalent
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for analysing and recording data and information and creating engaging and concise reports for diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications and experience – beneficial:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• Familiarity with EcoVadis reporting
• Familiarity with GDPR requirements.
• Training or facilitation experience.

Personal attributes

You will show excellent initiative and sound judgment and be a self‑starter who makes well‑considered decisions. Problem‑solving and analytical expertise, as well as being able to tackle complex challenges methodically, and find effective solutions will be key to being successful within this role.

Other attributes

• Excellent communication (written & verbal): you can clearly articulate complex ideas in reports, presentations, and discussions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills: you thrive in collaboration and build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Highly organised and motivated: you manage your time effectively and can work independently towards goals.

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About us:

Nature Positive is an environmental and social sustainability consultancy with a mission to enable businesses to make sustainability second nature. It is one of over 220 businesses within RSK Group, the largest privately owned environmental and sustainability business in Europe.

In addition to advising clients, Nature Positive is also responsible for supporting the delivery of the RSK Group internal sustainability programme.

About Us

We are Nature Positive, specialists in partnering with businesses to navigate the complex landscape of environmental and social sustainability. We strive for sustainability to be second nature in all businesses, woven into the fabric of organisations and their value chains, creating enduring positive impacts for our planet and its people. Combining subject‑matter expertise with strategic and sector know‑how, we help our clients manage climate, nature and human rights risks and capitalise on opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

At Nature Positive, we are committed to being a responsible business and driving positive change for people and the planet. As proud members of the UN Global Compact UK Network, we align our practices with principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti‑corruption. Our dedication to sustainability is reinforced by our ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, ensuring we minimise our impact. We also prioritise workplace safety and quality through our ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 certifications. By embedding these values into our work, we strive to contribute to a more sustainable and nature‑positive future.

Nature Positive is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?