Social Sustainability Advisor at Omni RMS, Liverpool, Merseyside

Social Sustainability Advisor

Contract: Government
Location: Liverpool, L1
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (9 months)

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Social Sustainability Advisor to support the delivery of a pre-determined Social Value strategy across a major Government contract within the North West region.

Covering Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire and North Wales, this role will work closely with schools, Jobcentres, community partners and internal stakeholders to ensure social value commitments are translated into meaningful outcomes for local communities and disadvantaged groups.

Job Overview

Working as part of a wider Social Sustainability team, the successful candidate will support the implementation of the Social Value Delivery Plan, helping to ensure agreed commitments are delivered across the region. The role will focus on stakeholder engagement, community partnership development and the successful delivery of social value initiatives.

The position also involves managing a range of regional projects, supporting inclusive employment opportunities and measuring social impact through accurate reporting and evidence gathering.

Regular travel across the North West region will be required, typically between one and four days per week depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver regional elements of the contract's Social Value Plan, ensuring agreed commitments are achieved.
• Lead and coordinate social value activities across designated sites within the North West region.
• Plan, manage and deliver multiple social value projects, ensuring milestones and objectives are met.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with schools, Jobcentres, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Deliver employment support initiatives and inclusive recruitment activities that help disadvantaged groups into work.
• Organise and promote volunteering opportunities and support participation in business mentoring programmes.
• Collect, monitor and report qualitative and quantitative social value data, ensuring accurate evidence and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with Social Sustainability Advisors, contract stakeholders and operational teams to maximise social value outcomes.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable enthusiasm for social sustainability, community engagement and social value delivery.
• Understanding of social value legislation, including the Central Government Social Value Model and associated requirements.
• Knowledge of social value measurement, data collection, evidence gathering and impact reporting.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire and North Wales, with suitability for a Car Band 3 vehicle allocation.