Role: Social Value Manager
Type: Full Time
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

2Fawcett Recruitment are working with a construction company based in Oldham who are seeking a Business Development & Social Value Manager to support the continued growth of the business.

You will be working closely with the Managing Director, Pre-Construction Team and Operational Teams, the role will ensure that business development activities, framework requirements and social value obligations are delivered to the highest professional standard while enhancing the Company’s reputation within the construction industry.

Social Value Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the Company’s Social Value strategy.
• Produce Employment Skills Plans (ESPs) where required
• Coordinate Social Value commitments across all frameworks and projects.
• Attend client and framework Social Value meetings.
• Agree Employment Skills Plans with clients where required.
• Prepare Social Value Planning Statements to satisfy planning conditions.
• Coordinate apprenticeship, employment and training commitments.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges, charities and community organisations.
• Organise work experience placements and community engagement activities.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director in implementing the Company’s business development strategy.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across agreed market sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, consultants and framework providers.
• Develop client engagement plans to promote repeat business.
• Attend networking events, client functions and supplier engagement events.
• Monitor planning portals and procurement portals for new project opportunities.
• Maintain and regularly update the Company’s CRM database.
• Arrange client meetings and introductions.
• Monitor market activity and competitor movements to identify future opportunities.

Tenders & Framework Responsibilities

• Maintain an up-to-date tender opportunity register.
• Monitor procurement portals for new opportunities.
• Support pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), framework applications and tender submissions.
• Produce high-quality written quality responses for tender submissions.
• Coordinate information from operational teams to support submissions.
• Maintain a library of company case studies, project photographs and staff CVs.
• Attend internal pre-construction meetings.
• Attend framework briefings and procurement events.
• Record tender outcomes and feedback to support continuous improvement.

Live Projects Responsibilities

• Attend project and client meetings where required.
• Prepare regular Social Value reports for project teams and clients.
• Work closely with Site Managers to ensure Social Value commitments are delivered.
• Monitor Employment Skills Plans and apprenticeship commitments throughout project delivery.
• Maintain accurate KPI trackers and evidence records.
• Support project teams with client reporting requirements.

Marketing & Communications Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Company website.
• Support on LinkedIn and other Company social media platforms.
• Contribute to company brochures and promotional material.
• Assist project case studies and award submissions.
• Promote completed projects and Company achievements.
• Coordinate internal communications relating to Social Value activities.
• Assist in maintaining a consistent Company brand.

General Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the business.
• Maintain accurate records, KPI trackers and reporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Contribute ideas to improve Company performance, culture and employee engagement.
• Assist with Company events and promotional activities.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the position.