Social Value Partner

Navigation House, Castleford - hybrid working with 2 days from the office. Hours: Up to 37 (Flexible working welcomed). End Date: 09/07/2025. Reference: V092/25.

As our Social and Financial Inclusion Team continues to grow, so does our commitment to making a meaningful difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team who are focused on increasing social inclusion, providing financial support, digital access, employability, empowering children and young people, and delivering real social value across the communities we serve. We’re now looking for a Social Value Partner to help us maximise the impact of our contracts and partnerships.

In this role you will work closely with our suppliers and our procurement team to ensure that social value commitments support our business strategy and help to deliver real change in our communities. You will drive the development of services for customers and young people, seek new funding opportunities, and lead on the reporting of performance insights to show the value of our work.

If you’re committed to building our communities and helping create real opportunities for others - this is the role for you!

What you’ll do:

• Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners to ensure that Social Value commitments in our contracts deliver genuine benefits to customers and communities.
• Continually develop and promote the service area, identifying new opportunities to support customers and young people.
• Identify and prepare bids for new funding, tenders, and workstreams to help grow the support available through our services.
• Develop clear, evidence-based performance reports and insights that highlight the impact of our work.
• Engage with internal teams, partners, and community members to support the effective delivery of Social Value commitments.

What you will bring:

• Experience in delivering customer-focused services.
• Knowledge of the challenges surrounding social, digital, and financial exclusion.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of working with suppliers, funders, and partners across a range of agencies.
• Ability to use IT systems and digital tools, with awareness of digital engagement techniques.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive service delivery.
• The ability to motivate others and engage with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Sharon Poole, Social Inclusion Manager on 07785578236.

Please note: that interviews are scheduled for 30 and 31 July 2025.

Vico Homes is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable asset. As an employer we can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
• An extra day off on your birthday;
• Happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• A wide range of personal development opportunities;
• A fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• Access to Vico Homes Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
• One day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme;
• "Cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

How to apply:

Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below. Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification. We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address). Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to recruitment@vicohomes.co.uk before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.

What happens next?

You’ll receive an automatic reply to let you know we’ve received your application. We’ll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we’re inviting you to interview. If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.