Job Introduction
Colas UK Projects delivers major transport infrastructure solutions in the UK, Ireland and internationally. Our huge global expertise alongside the strength of our UK in-house specialist teams, local manufacturing and 96-year knowledge base and experience, brings a unique mix of local specialists and global resources to projects. Due to growth in the area, we are recruiting for a Social Value Coordinator - this is an autonomous position and the candidate will be expected to a large extent prioritise and manage their own work and time.
Main Responsibility
The Social Value Co-ordinator (SVC) will work as part of the project team to enable delivery of social value initiatives in alignment with the site-specific social value delivery plan. The SVC will secure relationships with local stakeholders including job centre plus, Kent Council employment team, charities and schools, whilst upholding the reputation of Colas at all times. With strong attention to detail, the SVC will accurately record all social value activities in our methodology of choice, the Social Value Portal and gather/produce case studies for use in media and tenders.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have experience in a Social Value specific role and be able to demonstrate that they have previously taken ownership of projects, enjoy client relationship management and have managed delivery plans, people and data. Construction/engineering industry sector experience is helpful, but is not necessary. Applications are welcomed from professionals in the social housing, local authority and major charities as well, among others.
Package Description
Colas are also offering some great benefits with this role, we’re offering you:
- Company car or car allowance
- A generous pension contribution
- Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
- Flexible working
- Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
- Ongoing training and personal/professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
About the Company
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.
Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.
