<b>Healthcare, Nursing, Medical</b> Tottenham

Social Value Manager

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, we are committed to creating a lasting positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are looking for an ambitious and strategically minded Social Value Manager to lead and shape our social value agenda across the UK and wider international operations.

This is a high-profile role where you will position social value as a genuine business differentiator, helping to strengthen commercial success while delivering meaningful outcomes for people, communities and the environment. Working across a diverse range of stakeholders, from operational teams and commercial functions to customers, community partners and supply chain organisations, you will play a pivotal role in embedding social value into everything we do.

If you are passionate about creating measurable social impact, influencing senior stakeholders and driving innovative approaches that support business growth, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference at scale.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Social Value Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of Tarmac's social value strategy, ensuring it remains aligned with customer expectations, procurement frameworks and evolving legislation. You will champion social value across the business and support teams to translate commitments into tangible outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

Developing and implementing Tarmac's social value strategy to support both commercial objectives and community impact
Building, leading and supporting a nationwide network of Social Value Ambassadors to deliver consistent, place-based engagement across regions
Identifying emerging social value trends, legislation and customer requirements to maintain a market-leading approach
Working closely with commercial and major project teams to develop compelling, evidence-based social value responses for significant bids and tenders
Shaping winning bid strategies by creating credible, measurable and deliverable social value commitments
Building strong relationships with customers, local authorities, industry bodies, community organisations and social enterprise partners
Representing Tarmac at key industry forums and strengthening partnerships that support our social value ambitions
Collaborating with HR, Communications, Operations and Procurement teams to embed social value into everyday business decisions
Leading social value reporting, measurement and performance analysis, ensuring robust data collection and evidence management
Producing impactful case studies, reports and communications that demonstrate the positive outcomes created through our work
Supporting ESG reporting requirements and maintaining evidence for external accreditations and customer reportingWhat We Are Looking For

We're seeking a driven and influential professional who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You'll be comfortable working across a complex, matrix organisation and able to inspire action without direct authority.

You'll ideally have:

Experience within social value, community engagement, sustainability or a related discipline, ideally within construction, infrastructure or a similar sector
Experience supporting or leading tender submissions and major bid responses
Strong knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks and social value requirements, including PPN guidance, Social Value Model principles and industry frameworks
Experience using social value measurement tools such as TOMs, SVP or equivalent methodologies
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels
Strong written communication skills, including bid writing, reporting and case study development
The ability to analyse data and translate insights into meaningful actions and recommendations
Experience working with multiple stakeholders across commercial, operational and community-facing teams
A degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent practical experienceYou'll also bring:

Strategic thinking and a commercial mindset
Outstanding collaboration and relationship-building skills
A proactive, adaptable and innovative approach
Strong project management and organisational capabilities
The confidence to challenge constructively and influence positive outcomes
A passion for creating lasting social impact and delivering measurable value for communities and customers alikeWhy Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
Training and development opportunities
Tarmac iscommittedto being aForces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommittedto creating aninclusiveenvironment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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