About the role

Social Sustainability Manager driving social value initiatives across North East region for BAM UK & Ireland. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful social sustainability projects.

Responsibilities

Ensure a high level of understanding of Social Sustainability, communicates the importance and activity influences internal and external stakeholders
Raising awareness and creating opportunities through collaborative relationships with clients, partnerships, BAM staff and supply chain
Develop and deliver events and represent BAM on a project, regional and divisional basis
Lead the formation and implementation of social sustainability plans, setting targets that align with the National TOMs criteria as well as client expectations/contractual requirements
Identify and manage strategic and collaborative relationships to enhance reputation, reduce risks and enhance opportunities for social impact
Create and maintain strategic partnerships and relationships with education establishments, training providers, industry bodies and community organisations that help support our projects, targets, and overall business strategy
Set performance and contractual targets and effectively communicate with colleagues and supply chain/supplier partners to support their business social value maturity
Support regional and strategic work winning and tendering by delivering bid support(including writing tender responses) to the region and wider UK business
Record and report on all social impact related activities and targets, managing reporting deadlines and client expectations as well as meeting divisional and group reporting requirements

Previous experience in a similar role, with comprehensive knowledge of social value and social sustainability principles and performance measurement and reporting
Demonstrates a track record of leading in a team environment, with management capabilities and experience
Experienced in stakeholder management/community engagement and managing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
Champions Diversity and Inclusion related to social value and stakeholder management
Ideally a degree level qualification or equivalent
Knowledge and experience in National TOMs and has expertise in using tools and techniques to assess social value outputs, impact and outcomes
Experience of writing tender responses and supporting tender submissions
Be highly competent in MS Suite – especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Self-motivated and flexible to manage own diary and tasks
Enthusiasm and ability to inspire, influence and engage a broad cross section of stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the region