Head of Social Value & Sustainability

Job Title: Head of Social Value & Sustainability
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £40k (DOE)
  
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, project-driven organisation delivering work in the highways and infrastructure sector. This role offers the chance to influence meaningful change by shaping and embedding social value and sustainability initiatives across a diverse portfolio of projects.
You will play a key role in developing strategy, supporting delivery teams, and ensuring that social value commitments are fully integrated into both business operations and project execution.
  
Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of social value and sustainability strategies across the business
Promote a culture where project teams take ownership of delivering social value outcomes
Support and develop project-based Social Value and Sustainability champions
Monitor performance against targets and report progress to senior stakeholders
Drive initiatives around social value, EDI, corporate responsibility, and continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with clients, external partners, and community stakeholders
Work alongside internal teams and auditors to enhance processes and ensure compliance
Organise and participate in community engagement activities and events
Contribute to bid and tender submissions, supporting future business growth About You

Proven experience delivering social value and sustainability initiatives within a construction or infrastructure environment
Strong understanding of EDI, corporate responsibility, and customer-focused delivery
Ability to develop and implement strategy while influencing teams across multiple projects
Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
Strong written skills, including experience contributing to tenders, PQQs, and reporting
Good IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Degree qualified or equivalent relevant experience in a similar role
Passion for driving positive social and environmental impact   
Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
If interested, please send over an updated CV