Social Value Manager

Offer ID: 75840

Job: Support Functions / Procurement and Supply Chain

Contract type: Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Country: United Kingdom

Equans is looking for a Social Value Manager to join the team covering Scotland and the North of England on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

This role requires travel around Our North region which includes Scotland, the Northwest and the Northeast of England.

This role offers hybrid working

As Social Value Manager (North) you will be member of Equans Sustainable FM Social Impact Team. Reporting to the Head of Social Impact UK & Ireland, you will collaborate with various operational teams within our North region to implement and support strategies that supports the company’s, client’s and the local community’s social value priorities and promote best social impact practices throughout our operations.

What will you deliver?

• Liaise with clients and operational teams within our North region to deliver social impact programmes
• Engage with local suppliers and support delivery of supply chain support programmes
• Maintain a network of external stakeholders and community partners, to ensure that social value commitments are delivered, as outlined, meeting required deadlines and quality
• Ensure all internal reportable data (social value Initiatives, volunteering etc) is reported accurately on the internal systems
• Ensure client agreed social impact reportable data and reports are created and submitted in the agreed template and to the agreed timeframe
• Identify local challenges and identify opportunities that complement our social impact programmes for employability and skills; community outreach; supply chain and spend
• Provide case studies on activities to capture best practice
• Champion our staff volunteering
• Promote careers within Facilities Management
• Liaise with Head of Social Impact to remain up to date with internal IMPACT Manifesto targets and activity and share updates from Sustainable FM
• Lead by example in following and actively promoting the company's Fundamentals, IMPACT Manifesto, values and objectives
• Minimise travel and ensuring efficient and sustainable transport use
• Perform other job related duties as assigned
  
  

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  
  

Who are we looking for?

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification by experience
• Previous experience in a social value role within the construction, energy sector, FM or related industries
• Demonstrable experience to social value legislation
• Knowledge of social impact methodology and best practices
• Previous community engagement experience
• Good influencing and communication skills
• Ability to work on numerous projects at one time
• Ability to work both with others as part of a team and also independently
• Project Management: Skills in planning, executing, and overseeing projects ensure that initiatives are completed efficiently and effectively
• Able to develop and maintain relationships at all levels
• Confidence in presenting to a range of audiences
• Evidence of delivering innovation and engaging positively with continuous change and improvement
• Competent with MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
  
  

This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.