Social Impact Advisor

About The Role

This position supports the achievement of Social Impact goals, ensuring that communities in the areas we operate benefit significantly. The role requires travel between two sites located in the East Anglia region.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the social impact manager/project lead to develop and implement Social Impact requirements across multiple projects.
• Engage with third sector organizations to foster partnerships.
• Track, report, and provide evidence for Social Impact metrics including local labor utilization, local spending, work experience arrangements, recruitment from priority groups, and community initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of apprenticeships within internal teams and the supply chain.
• Organize and conduct educational workshops in schools and further education institutions focusing on STEM and construction topics.
• Manage coordination of charitable donations and encourage community volunteering activities.
• Assist with CCS audits at project sites.
• Create and develop educational engagement content.

Candidate Profile

• A strong commitment to generating meaningful social benefits within local communities.
• Skilled in engaging and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Previous experience with delivering, monitoring, and documenting social impact outcomes.
• Knowledgeable about the third sector and its dynamics.
• Understanding of the educational system framework.
• Experience working with priority groups or individuals facing employment barriers.

Why Work With Us

Our teams consistently deliver some of the UK's most impactful and ambitious infrastructure projects, enhancing essential national infrastructure and community strength.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working options including staggered start and finish times with up to 40% remote work when possible.
• Annual leave of 25 days (pro rata).
• Family-friendly policies offering 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Access to pension schemes, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, recognition programs, and more.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy promotes a culture where all individuals can thrive regardless of background. We maintain memberships with WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE. We have signed commitments for Black Inclusion and hold a Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, actively encouraging applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we commit to supporting applicants with disabilities and offer interviews to all candidates who meet the minimum requirements. We are continuously working to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive.