About the role The opportunity to create is all around you. Whatever your level, whatever your role, whatever the project, you’ll be able to take initiative here and get stuck in. Join our UKCS Balfour Beatty Living Places team as a Social Impact Manager - East Midlands and shape something special. The purpose of the role is to lead, manage and successfully deliver the Social Impact Strategy for Area North BBLP and to manage client and stakeholder relationships, and delivering excellence by meeting and exceeding expectations What you'll be doing Lead, manage and successfully deliver social impact strategies for all contracts in Area North Responsibility for delivery of all Contract Social Impact KPIs Identify the needs of the local area, creating a robust social impact action plan detailing key stakeholders and producing a clear schedule of activities. Responsible for the planning and delivery of social impact commitments on assigned contracts Researches and supports with written content for work winning in relation to social sustainability questions. Ensure Sustainability Portal reporting has been completed to meet both customer and BB deadlines. Supply Chain Engagement Budget management in partnership with contract(s) commercial team for social impact activities Third Sector engagement and partnership management Identify and write Social Impact Best Practice/Case Studies Write Awards submissions Who we're looking for The following qualities/experience are essential: Passion for creating meaningful social impact in the communities in which we work Previous experience in planning, delivery, monitoring, and evidencing social impact Stakeholder Engagement at Client and Management level The following qualities/experience are desirable: Understanding of the third sector Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more… About us Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueriesbalfourbeatty.com