Social Value / CSR Coordinator

Atkins Search are recruiting for a Social Value / CSR Coordinator to join our client, a well-established and highly respected construction contractor based in Kegworth, Derbyshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Value / CSR professional to join a company that is committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure and building projects while making a positive impact on local communities.

With a strong reputation in the construction industry, our client has a proven track record of delivering projects that prioritise social value, environmental responsibility, and health & safety. The company is dedicated to fostering relationships with local communities and stakeholders to create long-term, meaningful change through its projects.

As a Social Value / CSR Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on social value and CSR activities across the business. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will ensure that social value is embedded within contract and project delivery.

Social Value

• Design and deliver project Social Value Delivery Plans, continuously monitoring progress.
• Chair social value delivery meetings with clients to identify issues and solutions.
• Work with commercial and operational teams to embed social value into contract and project delivery.
• Engage with the supply chain, advising on social value requirements.
• Research, identify, develop, and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders, including schools, colleges, universities, community organisations, employment and skills agencies, and local authorities.
• Deliver presentations and workshops as required.
• Manage social value portals efficiently.
• Provide timely reporting to clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.

CSR Coordination

• Represent the company at corporate events, including recruitment fairs, industry events, and community initiatives.
• Coordinate company CSR activities, supporting employee volunteering, donations, onboarding, wellbeing, and training.
• Manage Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) registration and delivery, ensuring a high standard across all sites.
• Liaise with Site Managers to ensure adherence to CSR and CCS best practices.
• Organise and deliver CCS activities and donations.
• Distribute quarterly CCS newsletters to local communities.
• Complete self-assessments on the CCS portal and attend audits.
• Stay updated on industry innovations and best practices in CSR and social value.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a social value or CSR role within the construction or civil engineering industries.
• Experience in developing and implementing social value delivery plans and working with external partners.
• Experience engaging with educational establishments regarding careers in construction.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and management skills.
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship management skills.
• Strong literacy skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to engage and influence key stakeholders.
• Confidence in presenting and working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of social value monitoring frameworks (e.g., TOMs) is desirable.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid working options.
• Private medical and life insurance.
• Additional holidays and service leave.
• Career growth opportunities with training and professional development support.
• Social and team-building activities.

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.