Social Value Coordinator

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Value Coordinator to join our team within Vistry Manchester & Cheshire East, at our Warrington office. As our Social Value Coordinator, you will work to develop, implement, co-ordinate and report on all learning and development, recruitment, and event activities associated with the delivery of any project-based Employment & Skills Section 106 KPI’s and planning initiatives. You will also need to monitor and report on the delivery of activities and achievements in line with the Employment and Skills Agenda, taking steps to rectify areas of slippage against programme, and escalating where appropriate.  In addition, you will evaluate all Employment Skills Plans and support the pre-construction team with tender submissions relating to social value. The academies are on-site based training areas where you will be working directly with third party training providers and clients such as Building Heroes, The Job Centre, DWP, Prisons and local community development bodies. The academies provide both classroom based and practical learning to individuals looking to start a career in Construction. You will work to motivate and create job openings with the on-site supply chain for academy graduates, whilst working with the project team to ensure delivery of any social value commitments. A key element of the job will be to promote the Construction Industry as a career route to local communities, Schools, and Further Education providers, via events such as school assemblies, apprentice fairs, coffee mornings, and supply chain engagement events.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Christmas company shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Expected to be educated to a minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experience
• Proven experience in Social Value within the Construction industry
• Computer literate and able to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint to a good standard
• Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the Company
• Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with a variety of clients and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel and ability to manage own time.
• Adopts an organised and systematic approach to work whilst remaining flexible to meet the needs of the business
• Build rapport quickly and harness positive and professional relationships both internally and externally

More about the Social Value Coordinator role…

• Deliver Social Value, Employment Skills Plans and Community Engagement Targets.
• Implementation and management of the Vistry Homes Skills Academies.
• Working with clients to agree targets for Joint Venture projects.
• Business development for community engagement programmes & social value.
• Report and deliver project KPI’s and Employment Skills internally and externally.
• Capture data and produce case studies and information for tender bids/PQQs and PR.
• Build relationships with local communities, schools, further education providers and supply chain.
• Liaison with appropriate organisations to place apprentices within supply chain and deliver other work placements.
• Support the education system/local government authorities, where applicable in achieving the targets set around local work experience and offer career advice in relation to careers within the construction industry.
• Work with third party training providers and where necessary obtain associated grants for apprentice and training projects.
• Coordinate school and public site visits.
• Support PR & Marketing on social value and community events.
• Support learners throughout academy programme.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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