Social Value Consultant

Here at AtkinsRéalis our work helps clients deliver their projects in sustainable ways, leading to better social, economic and environmental outcomes for clients, projects and communities. Our growing Social Value Service Line supports our engagement with clients, our service offering and the communities we work within. As a result our team members gain experience of some of the world’s largest and most challenging projects, working with a diverse range of clients and communities in different countries, and across many sectors including water, oil and gas, power, renewables, infrastructure and the built environment.

AtkinsRéalis are looking to appoint a Social Value Consultant to support the development of Social Value Consultancy Services within our UK & Europe business. We are flexible about the sector you come from as it is more important to us that your experience and drive comes from wanting to create better communities for everyone, in environments that we all want to live in and be a part of.

Some of the core activities the role will involve: 

• Delivering social value outcomes and commitments for clients and projects (using a variety of client tools)
• Managing and monitoring community investment through projects for clients.
• Working collaboratively with AtkinsRéalis team members to deliver social value outcomes.
• Building relationships and collaborating with a range of different stakeholders to deliver social value outcomes.
• Ability to plan, organise and coordinate events – both internally and externally.
• Managing and implementing social value delivery plans for clients and project teams.
• Creating social value collateral through case studies and social impact reports.
• Supporting other parts of the business with their winning work (bid writing)
• Assisting the Social Value Lead to develop collateral to support the growth of the social value service line.

Role Requirements:

Some of the things we require you to demonstrate and evidence or have an interest in developing within the role:

• Enjoyment of working in a fast past and dynamic environment on a range of different size and types of projects.
• Confident in building relationships and collaborating with a range of stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.
• Passion and understanding of social challenges, and why they exist with a willingness to learn social value principles.
• Delivering social value activities, which may include workshop facilitation to different audiences eg: school students, job seekers and community groups.
• Confident and competent at recording and measuring outcomes from social value activities to create reports and case studies.
• Efficient organisation skills - ability to prioritise your workload and meet multiple deadlines.
• A natural communicator who enjoys working with a variety of people across multiple disciplines or settings, and at all levels of seniority.
• Articulate, with great storytelling abilities to present data and outcomes in a variety of ways.
• Creative thinking and writing abilities for social value responses to contribute to winning work.

This role is intended to be a full-time role however if you are interested in part time working, please do speak to us. This role will need to be based in London or the Southeast with flexibility of working between home, AtkinsRéalis office and client offices.

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What we offer? 

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. 

Rewards and Benefits: 

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

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Training: 

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions. 

Additional Information: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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