Social Value Manager

Business Development & Social Value Manager

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (DOE)

Drive Business Growth. Deliver Social Impact.

We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Business Development & Social Value Manager to support business growth, strengthen client relationships, lead tender submissions and drive the successful delivery of social value commitments across a range of construction projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, relationship-focused professional who is passionate about creating lasting community impact while contributing to the continued success of a growing business.

The Role

Working closely with senior leadership, pre-construction teams and operational teams, you will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, supporting tender and framework submissions, developing stakeholder relationships and ensuring social value commitments are delivered successfully across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Social Value

• Develop and implement social value strategies and initiatives.
• Produce and manage Employment Skills Plans where required.
• Coordinate social value commitments across frameworks and projects.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges, charities and community organisations.
• Organise work experience placements, apprenticeship opportunities and community engagement activities.
• Monitor performance against social value KPIs and contractual commitments.

Business Development

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and framework providers.
• Develop client engagement plans to encourage repeat business.
• Attend networking events, industry functions and supplier engagement activities.
• Monitor procurement and planning portals for future opportunities.
• Maintain and develop CRM records and business development activity.

Tenders & Frameworks

• Support PQQ, framework and tender submissions.
• Produce high-quality written responses for bids and tenders.
• Coordinate information from operational and technical teams.
• Maintain bid content libraries including case studies and supporting documentation.
• Attend framework briefings, procurement events and pre-construction meetings.

Marketing & Communications

• Support website and social media content.
• Assist with case studies, award submissions and promotional materials.
• Promote business achievements and social value successes.

Apprenticeships & Early Careers

• Coordinate apprenticeship and work experience programmes.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in business development, social value, bidding/tendering, marketing or a related role.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing multiple priorities.
• Experience working within construction, housing, regeneration or infrastructure environments would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Office-based role.
• Working hours:
  
  • Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Apply Today

Join a business where you can make a real difference by creating opportunities, building relationships and delivering meaningful social value.