Social Value Manager

Job Title: Social Value Manager

Location: Inverness & Aberdeenshire (remote with regional travel)

Contract Length: 12 months

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Value Manager to support the delivery of key initiatives across a major construction project in the Inverness and Aberdeenshire regions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of Social Value strategies aligned with project goals and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders and local authorities.
• Co-develop Social Value and Communication plans in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Drive employee participation in CSR initiatives focusing on education, the environment, and community engagement.
• Coordinate and report Social Value activity in line with the National TOMS framework for annual evaluation.
• Create case studies and share success stories and best practices across project teams.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with suppliers and local businesses, supporting regional supply chain inclusion.
• Research and engage with local skills groups, schools, and STEM networks to create impactful programs.
• Support and mentor apprentices, interns, and early-career professionals.
• Identify new opportunities for social value, including community investment and local business support.

Key Skills / Experience Required:

Essential:

• Proven experience in delivering Social Value or CSR in a project-based environment.
• Strong stakeholder and community engagement skills.
• Knowledge of the National TOMS framework and experience in data tracking and reporting.
• Digital proficiency, particularly with MS Office and STEM engagement tools.
• Familiarity with local authority or education sector environments.
• A strong connection to the Inverness and Aberdeenshire communities, with an understanding of regional needs.
• Full UK driver’s license and willingness to travel across project sites.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable:

• Background in community development, local government, or educational outreach.
• Experience supporting local SMEs and driving regional supply chain engagement.
• Previous work on infrastructure or construction-related projects involving social value planning.