Social Value and Employment Specialist

3 weeks ago


Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom National Skills Agency Full time
Job Title: Social Value and Employment Advisor

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Social Value and Employment Advisor to join our team at National Skills Agency. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering employment and skills targets and initiatives across various projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing relationships with community and education stakeholders, building new relationships, and devising and implementing a Community Plan. You will work closely with our Production, Land, and Communication teams to communicate key technical issues to the community during the construction process.

As a Social Value and Employment Advisor, you will implement a programme of events and activities to bring about lasting social, economic, and environmental improvements in the local area. You will also develop and manage a local Social Value and Community Engagement Plan with local stakeholders, including running regular events and managing regular communications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage a local Social Value and Community Engagement Plan with local stakeholders.
  • Drive the success of the S106 Employment and Skills Plan through effective stakeholder engagement and robust reporting.
  • Lead on local outreach employment and skills work, including engaging with schools, colleges, and universities, and attending local careers fairs.
  • Support contractors with pastoral care for young people and apprentices.
  • Assist with the delivery of pre-employment programmes.
  • Build relationships with sub-contractors to encourage apprenticeship and vocational training placements within the supply chain.
  • Provide supporting evidence for CCS audits regarding community engagement and developing workforce.
  • Proactively develop relationships with the local community, including door knocking existing neighbours.
  • Create effective and impactful methods of communication with residents to gain their endorsement.
  • Develop content for communications and project updates.
  • Act as an ambassador of our clients by promoting their strategic objectives for creating a new community.
  • Evidence social value impact through monthly and annual reporting to various stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • Experience working in a community-based role such as Social Value Advisor, Community Investment Advisor, or Employment and Skills Adviser.
  • An understanding of the construction industry (preferred).
  • Proven ability to set and achieve targets.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office packages.
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to influence and negotiate.
  • Experience in planning and running events.
  • Highly self-motivated and passionate about social value.
  • Flexibility to attend meetings and events outside of working hours on occasion.

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