At a Glance
- Tasks: Help turn social value commitments into real outcomes for the community.
- Company: Join Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and Social Value Portal, making a difference together.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and matched pension.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of social change and impact local lives positively.
- Qualifications: Experience in social value and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 £ per year.
If you want to see social value turn into real outcomes for local people, not just a line in a tender document, this role puts you right at the centre of it.
£30,000–£32,000 | Fixed-term to 30 October 2028, with the potential to become permanent | Hybrid: Rotherham, 2–3 days office-based
Employed by Social Value Portal, embedded full-time within Rotherham Council
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
- Pension matched up to 5%
- Private medical insurance
- Accredited training through The Knowledge Academy
About Social Value Portal
Social Value Portal built the UK's leading platform for measuring and maximising social value, and works in partnership with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to embed social value across its procurement and supply chain. Since 2014, that work has helped unlock over £74bn in social value nationwide, using the evidence-based TOM System (Themes, Outcomes and Measures).
The role
As Social Value Officer, you'll work alongside the Council's Social Value Practitioner to help procurement staff and suppliers turn social value commitments into outcomes people can actually see. Your contract sits with Social Value Portal and the role is funded by Rotherham Council, so you'll report into both organisations while based day-to-day within the Council team. Success looks like the Council being able to manage and evidence social value delivery with far less reliance on outside support.
You’ll:
- Run market engagement events, explaining how social value applies to upcoming tenders
- Build and update tender templates, guidance and training resources for procurement staff
- Train Council officers on including and managing social value commitments in contracts
- Support suppliers to understand their commitments and provide robust delivery evidence
- Link contractor commitments to local delivery partners, including Job Centre Plus and Voluntary Action Rotherham
- Champion social value across the Council and into the wider Rotherham community
- Provide first-line support on the TOM System and reporting platform
- Keep CRM records accurate and up to date
What you'll bring
Essential:
- Strong experience or knowledge of social value, gained directly, through study, community engagement, or in the public or third sector
- At least one to two years' professional experience, with a proven ability to organise and manage yourself in a demanding, multi-stakeholder role
- Confident using Excel for data analysis and reporting
- Comfortable using Word and PowerPoint to prepare reports and presentations
Useful, not essential:
- Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM platform
- Background in procurement, contract management or tender processes
- Experience delivering training sessions or workshops
Social Value Officer in York employer: Social Value Portal
As a Social Value Officer with Social Value Portal embedded within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming social value commitments into tangible outcomes for the local community. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing with benefits such as 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and accredited training opportunities, all while working in a hybrid model that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. This role not only offers a chance to make a real impact but also provides a pathway for professional growth within both a leading social value business and a busy local authority.
