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Are you passionate about driving meaningful partnerships and pioneering innovation to create real, tangible change? Do you want to be at the forefront of developing impactful social value initiatives and services that enhance both business and community outcomes? Look no further! We're seeking a dynamic Group Social Value Partnerships and Innovation Lead to join our mission.
About Us
At Mitie, we believe that our work goes beyond business as usual. We are deeply committed to driving social responsibility, sustainability, and making a lasting difference. As a leader in the industry, we take pride in positioning Mitie at the forefront of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives. We're looking for an innovative and strategic leader who can drive growth through collaboration and partnerships.
Why Join Us?
If you're excited by the opportunity to drive partnerships, lead innovation, and make a lasting impact through social value, we want to hear from you. Join us at Mitie and help shape a future where sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. Apply now and let's make a lasting difference together!
Your Role
As the Group Social Value Partnerships and Innovation Lead, you will play a central role in shaping our social value proposition and building impactful partnerships. Reporting to the Group Director of Social Value and being a key part of our Social Value Team, here's what you'll be doing:
* Drive Strategic Partnerships and Proposition Development: Lead the development of key strategic partnerships across VCSEs, SMEs, customers, and other stakeholders to enhance Mitie's social value impact. Build and nurture these partnerships to deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes aligned with our goals.
* Lead Innovation Initiatives: Be the driving force behind the design, piloting, and rollout of key innovation initiatives that differentiate Mitie's social value proposition. Ensure our approach remains cutting-edge and impactful.
* Partner with Procurement: Work closely with the procurement team to optimize and develop our supply chain, ensuring it aligns with our Social Value strategy. Integrate social value into supplier selection and development, enhancing the overall impact of our supply chain.
* Support VCSEs/SMEs Through Supplier Development: Oversee the supplier development program for key VCSE and SME partners, providing them with the tools and support they need to build sustainable services that contribute to our broader social value goals.
* Create Bespoke Partnership Initiatives for Strategic Bids: Develop bespoke partnership initiatives for strategic bids, providing expert advisory to ensure deliverability and alignment to bidding requirements.
* Lead Social Value Commercials and Pricing: Take charge of the social value commercials and pricing for bespoke and partnership-based initiatives. Leverage your understanding of available public sector funding sources to support sustainable and successful delivery of social value initiatives.
* Manage Innovation Funding: Manage innovation funding, ensuring that the (Social) Return on Investment (SROI) is effectively tracked and measured to demonstrate the tangible impact of investment in innovative solutions.
Location & Working Hours
At Mitie, we have lots of roles with the opportunity to work flexibly. This role benefits from hybrid working arrangements, with 1-2 days on average per week in a Mitie office (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Northampton, Bristol) and some travel to our London HQ. Further details can be shared at interview.
Are You the Right Fit?
We're Looking For Someone Who Combines Strategic Vision With a Passion For Innovation And Partnership Development. You Will Be An Ideal Fit If You Have:
* Proven Experience in Strategic Partnerships: A track record of developing and nurturing partnerships with VCSEs, SMEs, and other stakeholders to drive social value. You understand how to build win-win relationships that deliver mutual benefits.
* Expertise in Social Value and Innovation: Deep knowledge of social value principles, with the ability to identify innovative solutions and initiatives that push the boundaries of social impact.
* Strong Collaboration with Procurement: Experience working closely with procurement teams to align the supply chain with social value goals. You have a solid understanding of how to embed social value into procurement practices.
* Excellent Commercial and Pricing Acumen: Expertise in leading social value commercials and pricing strategies for bespoke initiatives. Your understanding of public sector funding models will be key in supporting project delivery.
* Impact-Driven: A clear focus on achieving measurable outcomes, ensuring your initiatives are innovative, sustainable, and impactful.
* Creative and Strategic Mindset: A forward-thinking, creative leader who can design and implement innovative initiatives that transform the way we approach social value, within our organization and across the industry.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in driving meaningful change!
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Gemma Parry at Gemma.Parry@mitie.com.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
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