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SalaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Social Value Manager to join our Business Development team based at our Head Office in Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3SE. This is a brand new role.
Salary: £46,983 per annum.
Contract: 39 hours per week.
Please click here for further details on our organisation.
At Making Space, we are a team driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to positively impact the lives of those we serve in our community.
Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.
Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel valued and respected.
Tailor-making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person’s needs and circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure that all those in our care are able to live their best lives.
Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it, and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves, too.
Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really does make a real difference to those we serve, and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision-making.
Being Ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable, but by working together and being prepared, we can overcome any obstacles.
At Making Space, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care; we live and breathe our core values and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact on those in our community who need us most.
As Social Values Manager, you will take ownership of our organisational Social Value strategy and deliver an agreed-upon plan with clear outcomes measurement. You will also manage the Fundraising, Marketing, Co-production, and Volunteering functions.
The post is strategically critical to the charity’s ability to identify, measure, and promote its Social Value and social return on investment to the people we support, carers, commissioners, and the sector we operate in. The post holder will work closely and collaboratively with all stakeholders to develop positive working relationships that will enhance our ability to identify and deliver on our Social Value strategy.
Responsibilities will include:
- Providing line management support and leadership to Fundraising, Marketing, Volunteering, and Co-production leads, ensuring that Social Value is a consistent theme across all work streams
- To Identify and drive Social Value projects and programmes within communities to maximise benefits to local people
For this role, you will need to work independently with the wider business development team on competitive bids and tendering across the region.
- To seek innovative and creative ideas to support digital inclusion
- Contribute to business development activity, including bid submissions
- Devise and monitor a performance management and reporting Social Value framework
We are seeking an engaging leader who can deliver complex projects.
You must have patience, an understanding nature and active listening skills.
If you are someone who welcomes challenges and actively seeks opportunities to enhance your skills, then we would like to hear from you. A full Job Description can be found here.
Candidates must have a relevant qualification in Social Values or be willing to work towards one. Leading and managing projects and programmes in a similar sector is essential for this role.
Strong organisational and time management skills are required. You must also be unafraid to take risks, try new approaches, and continuously seek improvement.
When you join Making Space, you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.
We seek individuals who can showcase that their personal values align with ours here at Making Space.
We constantly review our benefits packages to ensure our employees receive the very best company perks and are always seeking out further additions.
Our current benefits include:
Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays subject to contract (pro rata for part-time)
We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in levels 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, and Admin, plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
We invest heavily in your career progression. Did you know that at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion?
Travel schemes include cycle to work, car maintenance and 40p per mile travel expenses.
We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
Paid Sick leave
Key Dates:
- The closing date for applications is 21st June
- Informal interviews will be held virtually on 28th June
- Formal interviews will take place on 8th July at our Head Office in Warrington
Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and reference checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal-opportunity employer.
We can only accept applications from those legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
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