Social Value Manager

Location: N14, North London
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Property / Construction / Development

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Value Manager to join a leading property and development business based in N14, North London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded social value professional to take ownership of social value strategy and delivery across a growing portfolio of property and development projects. You will play a key role in ensuring that social value commitments translate into measurable, meaningful outcomes for local communities while supporting wider business and project objectives.

The successful candidate will be confident working with a broad range of stakeholders and will bring a strong understanding of social value within the built environment, property, construction or related sectors.

The Role

As Social Value Manager, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering social value initiatives across projects and business activities. You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants, local authorities, community organisations and other external stakeholders to maximise social impact.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing social value strategies aligned with organisational and project objectives.
• Taking ownership of social value commitments from tender and pre-construction through to project delivery and completion.
• Working with project teams and supply chain partners to identify and deliver meaningful social value opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, community groups, education providers, employment organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting bids, tenders and proposals by developing compelling social value commitments and delivery plans.
• Establishing measurable social value targets, KPIs and reporting frameworks.
• Monitoring and evaluating social value activity, ensuring commitments are delivered and evidenced effectively.
• Producing regular reports, dashboards and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities around local employment, apprenticeships, skills development, education, community engagement, volunteering and local procurement.
• Supporting contractors and delivery partners in understanding and achieving social value requirements.
• Ensuring social value activity is accurately recorded, evidenced and communicated.
• Staying up to date with relevant legislation, policy, frameworks and best practice across social value and responsible development.
• Supporting wider ESG, sustainability and community investment objectives where appropriate.
• Promoting a strong social value culture across the organisation and its project teams.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong stakeholder management skills with a genuine passion for creating positive social impact.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Social Value, Community Investment, ESG, Sustainability, CSR or related role.
• Experience working within property, construction, development, infrastructure or the built environment.
• A strong understanding of social value principles and how they can be embedded into projects and procurement.
• Experience developing and delivering social value plans and commitments.
• Strong knowledge of social value measurement, reporting and evidence gathering.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders as well as operational project teams and external partners.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• A commercial and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to turn commitments into tangible outcomes.
• Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate social value impact clearly and effectively.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity for a Social Value professional looking to take a high-profile, hands-on role within the property and development sector.

You will have the opportunity to influence projects from an early stage, work with a diverse stakeholder group and play a key role in shaping how social value is delivered and measured across the business.

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience.

If you are an ambitious Social Value professional looking for your next challenge and want to make a genuine impact across property and development projects, we would be keen to hear from you.