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Social Value Project Consultant

Location: Manchester
Location Manchester
Mergefield Title {Mergefield Value}
Mergefield Title {Mergefield Value}

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Following an internal promotion, Ridge is looking for a Social Value Project Consultant to join our social value team.

You’ll manage and deliver social value commitments across Ridge projects in a range of sectors. You’ll also work with multidisciplinary teams to design practical, innovative initiatives that create lasting benefits for clients and communities.

Social value is central to how we operate responsibly and deliver positive social, economic and environmental outcomes. In this role, you’ll help embed that approach into our project delivery and support clients on their own social impact journeys.

Our projects are split into 3 regions.  You’ll support projects linked to our Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds offices, so you’ll build strong relationships across the North and work closely with colleagues, clients and delivery partners.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of social value programmes linked to Ridge projects.
  • Track programme costs, performance and risks, and raise issues promptly.
  • Identify opportunities to use our social value expertise within projects and client work.
  • Work with stakeholders to deliver programmes that support our four strategic outcomes: equitable economy, resilient communities, responsible business and environmental stewardship.
  • Build positive relationships with clients, community groups, voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, schools and other local partners.
  • Collect, analyse and report data so teams and clients can assess progress against agreed targets.
  • Take a proactive approach to improving performance and promoting social value to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with teams across Ridge to design initiatives that suit each project, discipline and community.
  • Support bid teams to develop project-specific community plans.
  • Organise and manage stakeholder visits, engagement programmes, functions and events.
  • Help coordinate communications, public relations and media activity that showcases our social value work.
  • Write project case studies and thought leadership articles on key social value topics.
  • Help Ridge leave a positive legacy in the communities where we work.

About you

You’re passionate about creating social value and can communicate confidently with colleagues, clients and external partners. You know how to turn commitments into well-planned activities and measurable outcomes.

You’ll bring:

  • Experience delivering social value activities.
  • Previous experience in a role such as Social Value Manager, Social Value Coordinator, Social Value Officer, Section 106 Officer or a similar position.
  • Experience in sustainability and in a social value or corporate social responsibility role within government, construction, professional services, training or skills development.
  • Strong project management, analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Clear written communication and excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong networking and relationship management skills.
  • The confidence to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

 

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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