Social Value Coordinator

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit an Social Value Coordinator for a regional housing contractor, to work within their regional division in Leeds. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual who has a passion for making a difference and a genuine interest in Social Value to join a growing business. Main duties will include, but not limited to: * Exhibit a strong passion for Social Value and a commitment to creating positive change * Conduct research on social value priorities of clients and industry best practices * Plan, coordinate, and deliver social and economic value initiatives, including work experience programs, site visits, and school engagement activities * Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, site teams, supply chain partners, and delivery collaborators * Lead outreach efforts and engage with local stakeholders * Oversee planning, resource allocation, and scheduling of initiatives * Organize and execute events * Develop case studies and compile content for KPIs and portal submissions * Create internal and external communications * Ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards, safeguarding protocols, and GDPR compliance across all activities * Engage in continuous professional development through appraisals and relevant training opportunities * Demonstrate and uphold our clients core values: care, trust, integrity, respect, and collaboration Skills and experience: * Full UK driving licence (essential) * Clean criminal record (essential) * Experience in programme coordination * Knowledge of the education and community sector * Understanding of social and economic value in procurement and/or corporate responsibility * Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholders * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications * Experience delivering presentations in schools (desirable) * Qualification in a relevant subject area (desirable) * General understanding of the construction sector (desirable) Role information: * Working Hours are Monday to Friday * Salary is circa £28,000 - £32,000 This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail