Social Value Lead

About the RoleBJSS is seeking a Social Value Lead to play a key role in the Business Development team, proactively driving BJSS’ Social Value message into bids and proposals and ensuring we are staying ahead of the competition with regards to our Social Value proposition.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the business development and bid response teams to ensure key social value data and collateral is incorporated into client proposals, pitches, bids and presentationsOwn, manage and develop all information and collateral related to BJSS’ social value efforts so that it can be used as part of business development activity. Continuously iterate and improve this to strengthen our message and positioningDrive BJSS’ social value message out to the market to ensure our initiatives are understood and amplified, working collaboratively with marketing to develop collateral, case studies and thought leadership content highlight our social impact initiatives and successesIdentify and cultivate relationships with potential clients, partners, and stakeholders who share our commitment to social responsibility and sustainabilityWork closely with BJSS’ partners to understand their social value agendas and initiatives available to BJSS to help strengthen our social value positionRepresent BJSS at industry conferences, networking events and client meetings to promote our social value proposition and build brand awarenessStay up to date with the market and identify emerging trends, opportunities and challenges to ensure BJSS stays ahead of the competition with regards to its social value proposition, providing recommendations back into the business as to how we can continuously improveUnderstand social value requirements across the public sector and ensure we are meeting these, and where not, work with stakeholders internally to develop plans to ensure we can in the futureAbout YouAn expert in social value, you have a deep understanding of market needs / requirements, particularly in a public sector context. You have experience of working in a professional services setting and know how social value can be driven and best leveraged to support business development efforts. A natural collaborator, you are comfortable working across multiple functions to gather data, develop propositions and collateral. You are able to operate and communicate across all levels and have experience of working with external stakeholders in relation to social value topics.Some of the PerksFlexible benefits allowance – you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more)Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24 / 7 GP services, mental health support, and otherLife Assurance (4 x annual salary)25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFHDiscounts – we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brandsAn industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referralsFlexible holiday buy / sell optionElectric vehicle schemeTraining opportunities and incentives – we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O’ReillyGiving back – the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into techYou will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSSWe have a busy social calendar that you can choose to join– quarterly town halls / squad nights out / weekends away with families included / office get togethersGymFlex gym membership programme #J-18808-Ljbffr