Social Value Assistant

Social Value Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Social Value Assistant to join our site team on a full time, permanent basis.

Supporting the Community Liaison Officer and working with the Employment and Skills Co-ordinator and the project team, this role is to deliver and monitor the impact of our social value on our Civil Engineering project in the Perth and Kinross area.

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of the social value plan for the project
Maintain accurate records of activities and outcomes
Provide updates to the Community Liaison Officer
Assist with engagement events
Co-ordinate school outreach and STEM initiatives to promote careers in the sector
Prepare and input into monthly reports for Management and Clients.
Integrate and involve the supply chain in achieving community benefits and employment and skills delivery plans.
Lead Stakeholder Engagement and Public Liaison requirements as required.
Champion good ideas with regards to corporate social responsibility and charitable work in the community.
Act as an organisational champion for Equality and Diversity in achieving Employment and Skills targets
Supporting the Community Liaison Officer and Employment and Skills Co-ordinator to ensure a high quality service is delivered.

Skills & Qualifications

Qualification in Community Development or sustainability
Full valid driver's licence essential (travel involved on occasion)
A Confident and enthusiastic People-Person.
Passionate about social responsibility.
Ability to lead project teams in achieving employment and skills targets.
Good at networking and collaborating with local interest groups and employment schemes.
Good work ethic.
Organised and ability to work on own initiative.
Experience in the construction or Civil Engineering industry is advantageous

Employee Benefits

Comprehensive training and development
24/7 counselling and support helpline
Salary sacrifice schemes.
Death in service benefit.
Income Protection.
Company pension
25 annual leave holidays plus public holidays.
Employee Health & Wellbeing App

Founded in 1972 by brothers Charles and James Wills, our company is built on strong family values. We specialise in designing and delivering complex civil engineering projects - roads and bridges, street works, utilities, flood prevention, marine works, land reclamation, earthworks and wind farms. Our work reflects our commitment to quality, environmental protection and sustainability.

If you are interested in this role then please send your current CV and covering email outlining your suitability for the role .

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SOCIALVAL/PERTH