Social Value Manager

Job Title: Social Value Manager

Company Overview
Venesky Brown is a multi-disciplinary UK-based recruitment agency with a presence across Infrastructure, the Public Sector, and Energy. Founded in 2005, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in the recruitment industry. From our modest beginnings, we have grown to become market leaders in our field, supporting major UK projects and taking a prominent role in delivering Public Sector Frameworks.

Role Overview
Join Venesky Brown as our Social Value Manager and lead the delivery of our social value strategy, Elevate. This role is responsible for turning our commitments on employment, skills, mental health, and community impact into measurable outcomes across projects in the UK.
You will plan, coordinate, and report on social value activity, working closely with clients, partners, and internal teams to meet contractual obligations and evidence impact.
The position is Scotland-based with a blend of home working, site visits across the UK, and regular time in our Edinburgh HQ. We are looking for someone who can operate confidently with senior stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and use data and insight to drive continuous improvement in our social value performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify opportunities that align with our social value charter and contribute positively to societal well-being.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local communities, not-for-profits, and other stakeholders.
• Organise and participate in community events to promote social initiatives and support community development.
• Collaborate with our Leadership Team to integrate social values into company policies and procedures.
• Assist the Leadership Team in the implementation of social responsibility policies aligned with the organisation's values and industry best practices.
• Attend events and undertake travel as directed by the business, actively representing the company and upholding our reputation.
• Collaborate with line managers across the business to develop and implement programmes that promote employee volunteerism and social responsibility awareness.
• Facilitate training sessions to educate employees on social values and ethical business practices.
• Prepare regular reports on the organisation's social impact and sustainability efforts for the Leadership Team.
• Maintain accurate records of social responsibility initiatives and outcomes using our impact reporting software.
• Work closely with our Bid Coordinator to produce social value records and reports as required.
• Support the Marketing team to develop and implement communication strategies to promote Venesky Brown's social values internally and externally.
• Respond to enquiries from stakeholders regarding the organisation's social value initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by embedding social value into service delivery, regularly reviewing impact and identifying opportunities to enhance and expand social value initiatives aligned to client goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in HR, Marketing, Business, Social Value, or an environmentally related field.
• Strong understanding of social responsibility principles and sustainability practices.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Passion for contributing to a positive social impact and promoting ethical business practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the region, with monthly visits to the head office in Edinburgh.