Social Impact Coordinator

Location

Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

About the role

The Social Impact Coordinator will support the delivery of Social Impact ensuring maximum impact and benefits to the communities where we operate.

What you'll be doing

The scope of this role includes, but is not limited to, the duties described below:
Support the social impact team with delivery of social impact KPIs, across a small number of projects
Maintain an effective social impact programme, identifying opportunities to showcase expertise,
raise profiles and build trust with the local community
Report and monitor all social impact measures including evidencing local labour, arranging
employment and skills activities and community-based activities
Awareness of supply chain social impact activities
Co-ordinate attendance at events with education establishments and community organisations
Coordinate charitable donations and community-based volunteering
Support projects and with the Considerate Constructors Scheme
Support the delivery of Balfour Beattys campaigns for industry wide initiatives
Work closely with UK Communications team to align messaging outputs effectively, manage media activity, talk positively about project successes and ensure protection of the Balfour Beatty brand

Who we're looking for

• A passion for creating meaningful social impact in the communities in which we work
• Good working understanding of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Ability to collate data and evidence for reporting purposes
• Confident in communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to write informative and accurate communications and case studies to strict deadlines
• Self-starter with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• An understanding of how organisations deliver and measure social impact
• Relevant experience within the construction sector or demonstrable transferable skills from other sectors
• Ability and willingness to travel

Why work for us

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]

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