Social Sustainability Manager

isepglobal; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in England is seeking a Social Sustainability Manager to oversee projects in the North East. This role focuses on promoting employment, education, and community support through social mobility initiatives. The position requires strong skills in stakeholder management and a solid understanding of social sustainability principles. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience, along with proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Car or Car allowance

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Flexible benefit pot

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with knowledge of social sustainability and performance measurement.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and manage relationships.
• Competence in writing tender responses and supporting submissions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social mobility and inclusion activities.
• Raise awareness through collaborative relationships.
• Lead the formation and implementation of sustainability plans.
• Record and report on social impact activities.

Skills

Social value knowledge

Stakeholder management

Community engagement

Team leadership

Diversity and Inclusion

MS Office Suite

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

What if today's project was the first of many? We don't do short-term thinking. BAM offers real long-term career pathways with opportunities to grow into new roles, explore new specialisms, and even work overseas. Many of our people have stayed for years, progressing through the business as their careers and lives evolved.

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Social Sustainability Manager

Reporting to the Head of Social Sustainability the post will be covering projects across the North East region. The role will involve a mixture of working from our offices in Leeds or Newcastle, from home and on project sites across the North East.

Your work will enable the delivery of Social Mobility activity (employment, education and training), Foundational Economy activity (investment in social business and the local economy and volunteering) and Social Inclusion activity (community support and EDI training). You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to plan, promote, deliver, monitor and report on BAM's social sustainability.

Making Possible

• Ensure a high level of understanding of Social Sustainability, communicates the importance and activity influences internal and external stakeholders
• Raising awareness and creating opportunities through collaborative relationships with clients, partnerships, BAM staff and supply chain
• Develop and deliver events and represent BAM on a project, regional and divisional basis
• Lead the formation and implementation of social sustainability plans, setting targets that align with the National TOMs criteria as well as client expectations/contractual requirements
• Identify and manage strategic and collaborative relationships to enhance reputation, reduce risks and enhance opportunities for social impact
• Create and maintain strategic partnerships and relationships with education establishments, training providers, industry bodies and community organisations that help support our projects, targets, and overall business strategy
• Set performance and contractual targets and effectively communicate with colleagues and supply chain/supplier partners to support their business social value maturity
• Support regional and strategic work winning and tendering by delivering bid support (including writing tender responses) to the region and wider UK business
• Record and report on all social impact related activities and targets, managing reporting deadlines and client expectations as well as meeting divisional and group reporting requirements

Your team

The role will involve a mixture of working from our office, from home and on project site. Hybrid flexible working arrangements are encouraged and actively supported.

What's in it for you?

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package which could include:

• Competitive salary
• Company Car or Car allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• 8% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development
• Flexible benefit pot

What do you bring to the role?

• Previous experience in a similar role, with comprehensive knowledge of social value and social sustainability principles and performance measurement and reporting
• Demonstrates a track record of leading in a team environment, with management capabilities and experience
• Experienced in stakeholder management/community engagement and managing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
• Champions Diversity and Inclusion related to social value and stakeholder management
• Ideally a degree level qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience in National TOMs and has expertise in using tools and techniques to assess social value outputs, impact and outcomes
• Experience of writing tender responses and supporting tender submissions
• Be highly competent in MS Suite - especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated and flexible to manage own diary and tasks
• Enthusiasm and ability to inspire, influence and engage a broad cross section of stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the region

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible"

For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Victoria Duncan, Recruitment Manager: [e-mail]