Social Value Manager

Job Title: Social Value Manager
Location: Cardiff
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Company: Blue Water Recruitment Limited

Job Overview:

Blue Water Recruitment Limited is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Value Manager to join our growing Cardiff-based team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to lead and deliver social value strategies that create lasting, positive impact within local communities, while supporting business growth and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage social value strategies across multiple projects
• Deliver measurable social value outcomes in line with client expectations and frameworks
• Lead community engagement initiatives and outreach programmes
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, schools, charities, and stakeholders
• Support bid submissions with creative and compliant social value proposals
• Monitor, track, and report on social value performance and KPIs

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Social Value, CSR, or Community Engagement role
• Strong understanding of social value frameworks (e.g. TOMS, Social Value Act)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach

Desirable:

• Experience within construction or recruitment sectors
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and tender processes

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to shape and lead social value initiatives
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment