Social Value Lead

Assystem GmbH; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Social Value Lead to shape and deliver impactful social value initiatives through community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, extensive experience in managing social value projects, and a sound understanding of local socio-economic challenges. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring effective project outcomes. Join a company committed to diversity and social responsibility, promoting innovative solutions in the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Holiday bonuses

Ongoing training throughout your career

Numerous career opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of social value development for measurable outcomes.
• Significant experience managing complex social value projects.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out community needs assessments to identify social value initiatives.
• Develop and deliver a social impact plan focused on skills and employability.
• Monitor and report on social value performance using recognized frameworks.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Knowledge of economic challenges in Clyde

Experience in social value projects

Use of social value monetisation tools

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Vacancy# Social Value Lead* Defence* Contracting / Support Functions* Glasgow* United Kingdom* 14/01/26* On site* ShareThe UK’s nuclear sector has entered a renaissance, with Nuclear Energy now a vital component as the country moves towards a target of Net Zero. Assystem provides critical support to this mission, accelerating the decommissioning and remediation of our legacy assets with a view to enabling a swifter energy transition, in parallel overcoming some of the largest engineering and environmental challenges of our generation. As a Global top 3 independent nuclear engineering organisation, Assystem is active across the full decommissioning lifecycle. In the UK, we work across the Civil and Defence nuclear estates, pioneering agile and fit-for purpose, customer-focused solutions, drawing on our established pedigree for delivery engineering excellence. Assystem have a proud heritage gained over decades both in the UK and overseas, (delivering, supporting, managing) some of the most complex engineering projects in decommissioning, repurposing legacy assets and key new build projects such as Hinkley Point C.## Job Description**Social Value Lead – Portfolio Office** *Major Client Programme*This is an exciting and critical opportunity to join one of our major client’s **Portfolio Office** teams as a **Social Value Lead**. You will play a key role in shaping, developing, and leading the delivery of meaningful social value through our supply chain—creating measurable benefits for communities, stakeholders, and wider society. **What You’ll Be Doing*** Carry out community needs assessments and community landscaping to understand local priorities and identify impactful social value initiatives.* Develop and deliver a social impact plan focused on **skills and employability**, identifying delivery partners and opportunities to secure additional funding.* Manage project plans, budgets, and resources to ensure effective and timely delivery of social value initiatives.* Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders to identify opportunities aligned to social impact objectives.* Promote good governance and ensure social value policies, standards, and inclusive growth practices are embedded and followed.* Monitor, measure, and report on social value performance using recognised frameworks such as **Social Value Portal** and **TOMS**.* Prepare reports and updates for Social Value Committee members and senior stakeholders.* Produce case studies and impact reports to communicate measurable outcomes to a wide range of audiences.* Foster a culture of social responsibility by promoting awareness, delivering training, and encouraging participation across employees and the supply chain.* Support internal teams and suppliers with the skills and knowledge needed to maximise social value outputs and outcomes.* Share best practice with collaborative partners and stay up to date with developments in social value and regulatory requirements.**What We’re Looking For*** An excellent communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and build strong, collaborative relationships.* Strong knowledge of the **economic challenges and opportunities within the Clyde area**, with the ability to translate this understanding into meaningful social value initiatives.* A strong technical understanding of **social value**, including the development of high-impact social value plans that deliver measurable outcomes.* Significant, demonstrable experience in the successful delivery of **complex social value projects**, including responsibility for associated budgets.* Fully competent in the use of **social value monetisation tools** to measure, track, and report impact.* Proven experience of managing multiple **internal and external stakeholders**, maintaining alignment and momentum across diverse groups.* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.* Strong IT capability, including proficiency in the **Microsoft Office suite**. Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies. Attractive social benefits: an engaging and dynamic Employee Committee (CE), holiday bonuses… Ongoing training throughout your career. Numerous career opportunities: 70% of our managers come from internal promotions! 1 to 2 days of remote work per week.Umbrella Contractor or Permanent Staff positionThe role would typically be expected to be conducted in a hybrid arrangement from Glasgow City Centre (weekly, 3 days office, 2 days WFH).Umbrella contractor preferred but Staff fill considered**Security clearance:**Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.