- Strong understanding of public procurement, the Social Value Model, and social value measurement frameworks (e.g. TOMS, Social Value Portal or similar).
- Experience collecting, managing and reporting social value metrics, evidence and contractual deliverables.
- Experience working on public sector contracts.
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing competing project priorities.
- Experience mentoring junior Social Value Advisors or Coordinators is desirable.
- Experience supporting client audits, reporting requirements and governance processes.
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body, such as ISEP is desirable.
- Proven delivery of measurable social impact.
- Experience working with local authorities, contractors, or consultancy firms.
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Role Purpose
The Social Value Senior Advisor will lead the delivery of the HARP Project's social value agenda, working closely with the Sustainability Manager, Technical Lead, and STRABAG UK's central Social Value team. The role ensures social value commitments are embedded throughout project delivery, coordinate the collection, management and reporting of social value data, provide expert advice and guidance to project teams, and develop strategic partnerships that maximise positive outcomes for local communities. We are seeking an individual who leads with integrity, is passionate about creating meaningful and lasting social impact, and is committed to delivering outcomes that align with STRABAG UK's values and principles.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of the HARP Project's social value agenda, ensuring activities align with contractual requirements, project objectives and client expectations.
- Work closely with the Sustainability Manager, Technical Lead and central Social Value team to embed social value across all stages of project delivery and ensure the application of technical best practice.
- Engage with clients, local authorities, education providers, community organisations, employment and skills partners, local businesses and the supply chain, acting as the main point of contact for social value.
- Assist in coordination of volunteering and community engagement initiatives that deliver measurable benefits for local communities.
- Work collaboratively with procurement and supply chain partners to maximise opportunities for local, SME and VCSE participation, and responsible procurement.
- Coordinate the collection, validation, management and reporting of social value data, ensuring evidence is accurate, auditable and submitted in line with client and business requirements.
- Monitor and communicate performance against contractual commitments and project KPIs, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for continuous improvement.
- Produce regular reports, dashboards, case studies and impact summaries to demonstrate the value and outcomes achieved by the project.
- Provide advice and guidance to project teams on social value requirements, best practice and opportunities to enhance project performance.
- Support business development activities by capturing lessons learned, developing case studies and contributing to future bids where appropriate.
- Provide mentoring and technical support to Social Value Advisors and Coordinators, helping to develop capability within the project and supporting succession planning.
- Promote collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring a consistent approach to social value delivery across the HARP Project.
What you stand to gain
This happens after the successful application
1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents
2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview
3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position
4. Welcome to STRABAG SE– clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry
At STRABAG around 89,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.
Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!
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