Location
Notting Hill, London W8 7SY - Hybrid working basis

Hours
Full-time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Lee Marley Group is seeking a Social Value Manager to join our team, working closely with operational teams and internal stakeholders to support projects in meeting their contractual social value commitments. You will build and maintain positive relationships with client social value leads to ensure commitments are realistic and achievable. Key initiatives include local employment and spend, skills development, work experience, apprentice placements, community engagement, volunteering, and charitable donations.

You will collaborate with the Recruitment Manager and Brickwork Academy and Outreach Manager to effectively deploy site operatives, work experience, and apprenticeships across projects. Engagement with clients through social value meetings and community events is a vital part of this role.

Responsibilities include supporting contractual social value achievement, tracking and reporting progress with risk mitigation, coordinating deployment of site operatives and apprentices, building partnerships with clients and community groups, assisting with tenders and client submissions, acting as the social value subject matter expert, managing the social value inbox, representing the company professionally, and undertaking other duties as required.

Experience
Good understanding of education, employment, and training pathways, preferably in the built environment. Familiarity with London geography and boroughs relevant to workforce deployment. Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint. Experience in construction, engineering, social value, CSR, or community engagement is desirable. Knowledge of workforce movement, local employment, apprenticeships, Section 106 agreements, public procurement social value frameworks, and CSR or ESG reporting practices is advantageous.

About you
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. Ability to manage relationships with education providers, charities, and community stakeholders. Willingness to travel to sites, meetings, and events. Professional and proactive approach to managing social value initiatives. A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications are not explicitly stated; however, expertise in social value management, community engagement, or related fields is implied. A positive attitude and commitment to social value delivery are essential.