About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Value Senior Manager to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week) based in either our London, Euston Road or Oldham, Bower House office. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, combining office and remote working.
The purpose of the role is to develop, lead and manage Guinness Social Value Strategy and implementation plan, maximising the social value generated through our procurement, contract management and supply chain activities.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who has proven experience developing and delivering social value strategies and programmes that create measurable impact. You will have strong project and programme management skills, experience of working with suppliers, contractors and external partners, and a proven track record of delivering and evidencing social value outcomes.
You will be confident in analysing and interpreting data, measuring and demonstrating social value impact, and producing high-quality reports, proposals and presentations. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills are essential, alongside the ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively and drive positive outcomes.
You will be highly motivated, innovative and organised, with excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to demonstrating the Guinness Behaviours.
You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills:
Proven experience of developing, delivering and monitoring social value strategies and activity.
Strong strategic and operational project and programme management expertise.
Proven experience of building and maintaining effective partnerships with suppliers, contractors and external organisations to deliver social value outcomes.
Experience of tender evaluation and contract assessment and assessing social value commitments as part of procurement processes.
Experience of developing and implementing tools, systems and platforms to monitor and report social value activity.
Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of producing reports, proposals and presentations.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
Highly motivated and innovative, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
Desirable skills:
An understanding of social housing and supply chains.
An understanding of customer engagement and voice.
An understanding of social value frameworks and principles.
Essential qualifications
Educated to Level 3 (A level or equivalent).
Desirable qualifications
Educated to Level 6 (Degree or equivalent) or higher.
The advertised salary includes a £4,000 London Job Supplement. This allowance applies only to roles based from our Euston Road office.
To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the full essential criteria, please review the role profile.
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