We are looked for a social value coordinator to support our business in delivering meaningful social, economic and environmental benefits for our residents, communities and local areas.
Working closely with Contract Managers, contractors, suppliers, residents and community organisations, the role will coordinate and monitor social value activities and ensure that commitments are delivered, recorded and reported effectively.
The role will help identify opportunities to improve outcomes for residents and communities through employment, training, apprenticeships, volunteering, community engagement, environmental initiatives and partnership working.
About The Role
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate the delivery of social value initiatives across the organisation and its supply chain.
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Work with contractors and suppliers to ensure agreed social value commitments are delivered.
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Identify opportunities to generate additional social value through contracts, projects and day-to-day activities.
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Support initiatives that benefit residents, particularly around employment, training, skills development and community wellbeing.
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Develop and maintain relationships with local community groups, charities, training providers, schools, employment organisations and other partners.Support resident engagement and ensure that social value activities reflect local needs and priorities. Maintain accurate records of social value activities, commitments and outcomes.
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Collect evidence and information from contractors, suppliers and internal teams to demonstrate the impact of social value activities.
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Monitor progress against agreed targets and identify any areas where additional action may be required.
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Prepare regular reports and updates for management and relevant stakeholders.
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Assist with reporting social value outcomes to clients, partners and other external stakeholders where required.
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Ensure appropriate evidence is retained to support social value reporting and contractual requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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Experience of working in a coordination, community engagement, project support or similar role.
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Experience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
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Experience of maintaining accurate records and producing reports.
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Experience of organising activities, projects or initiatives from planning through to completion.
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An understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing residents and communities.
Desirable Experience
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Experience within social housing, housing associations, construction, property services or the public sector.
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Experience of working with contractors and suppliers.
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Experience of delivering or monitoring social value initiatives.
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Experience of working with community organisations, charities or employment/training providers.
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Knowledge of social value measurement and reporting.
In addition,
- As the majority of the work will be conducted in Public Sector or Housing Associations, we will require an Enhanced Access NI certificate CTS will perform a Access NI check as part of the on-boarding process.
- Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from employment. We operate a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is available on request and forms part of our employee handbook provided at the point of secure employment.
- We have a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information, which is available on request and is also included in our employee handbook.
- The role may also require the successful candidate to undertake work specific training on the job or externally.
CTS is an equal opportunities employer
In addition,
Required Criteria
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Proven experience of delivering operational excellence and managing teams.
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Experience of delivering business P&L financial targets.
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Team orientated - an advocate of leading your team from the front, creating drive and ambition within your teams to maximise development and opportunities of both the business and individuals
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Strong communication skills with people at all levels of the business
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Ability to work on own initiative, setting standards for others and measuring performance
Skills Needed
KPIs, Planning & Scheduling, Problem Solving, Attention to detail
About The Company
Connect - Transform - Sustain
CTS is an award-winning, industry leading facilities management company. Originally a building company, CTS has expanded into heating installation and has further diversified into building maintenance and property development. This has extended the company's reach to over 30,000 properties (and rising), across the island of Ireland. CTS prides itself on exceeding client’s expectations and making sure that the client is satisfied with all aspects of work.
We offer full service maintenance contracts to a variety of clients ranging from homes through to education, healthcare, blue light services and other public sector clients. Our senior management team have over 150 years experience in maintenance and construction.
CTS offers works from Waterford to Derry-Londonderry covering Irelands two largest cities of Dublin and Belfast.
Company Culture
Energy & Compliance Services
From all sources of domestic and commercial heating appliances that we service and maintain, we also offer a full install and commission package.
Property Services
Our Property Services team delivers building maintenance for small, medium and large-scale developments, delivering all trades response and preventative maintenance packages to clients in a wide range of general and specialised works including plumbing, heating, flooring, fit out, renovation and insulation.
Development
We provide new build development of residential and commercial property schemes with a portfolio that stretches across the island of Ireland, including land acquisition and the build out of social housing projects right through to commercial premises.
Company Benefits
Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Opportunity to travel, Free parking, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Bereavement leave, Staff celebration events
Salary
Not disclosed
