Consultant/Senior Social Value Consultant

Who are we?

Social value is a rapidly developing approach to addressing societal challenges and aiming to create flourishing and sustainable communities and places.

SVP is a young and ambitious London & Manchester-based Software as a Service (SaaS) business which works with public and private sector clients across the UK. We have a suite of market-leading, online collaboration tools that enable our clients in the public, private and community and voluntary sectors to work together to deliver social value, based around an evidence-led social value measurement framework which we developed, called the TOM System (Themes, Outcomes and Measures).

There are three essential components to our business, which are underpinned by the TOM System:

• Managing, monitoring and reporting social value using the online Portal
• Research and development of methodologies and products to support the Portal
• Consultancy and advisory work with clients to assist in the development of social value strategies and approaches

Social value is at the heart of everything we do here at SVP. As such, robust policies and additional benefits for staff are key internal initiatives, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, private health cover, Life Assurance, L&D budget per head and a cycle to work scheme. To benefit our communities, all our employees are entitled to 48 hours (6 days) paid volunteering time, in addition to 25 days of annual leave (plus your birthday off!). It is expected that all employees combine their expert skills and passions to go above and beyond by volunteering in local projects for the benefit of our society.

The Role

We have multiple roles to hire; both a Consultant level and Senior Consultant. We are looking for experienced client handlers to come and join a growing team within a growing business (we have recently secured Series B funding). Social value is about taking steps to drive economic, social and environmental outcomes for communities and society as a whole. The dedicated Consultancy team at SVP supports organisations in the private and public sectors to do more in this space by offering a range of services, including strategy and policy development, local needs analysis and corporate reporting.

This role will sit within our Strategy, Policy, & Corporate Reporting division of the Consultancy team. It will be dedicated to advising our clients on strategically incorporating social value creation across their organisations, helping them maximise the value they deliver for society.

Typical tasks for the new Senior Social Value Consultant will include:

• Co-creating simple but effective social value strategies with our client and member base – increasingly for larger, multi-territory, more complex organisations
• Engaging with clients to understand their needs and identify opportunities that guide their social value approach
• Managing multiple, simultaneous projects from day one – adaptability and proactivity is crucial
• Facilitating client workshops and conducting a range of stakeholder engagement exercises
• Undertaking research and writing presentations, reports and policies
• Managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients outside of the UK
• Supporting business development opportunities.

Organisations that we are currently working with range from the Government Property Agency, Prologis, Compass Group and CDW.

Requirements

Required Skills / Experience

• At least 5+ years of consultancy or advisory experience (Senior Consultant) or 2+ years (Consultant)
• Deep understanding of and passion for social value, sustainability and corporate social responsibility
• Strong project management and managing relationships with senior influencers within large, complex organisations
• Ability to work through tasks independently, proactively and meticulously
• Curious and creative; always asking ‘why?’ and coming up with new ideas
• Experience working directly with a range of external stakeholders and building long-term relationships
• Enthusiasm for understanding clients’ unique needs and identifying solutions
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with confidence to deliver presentations and workshops but also write comprehensive and high-quality reports
• Good analytical skills, including data literacy.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Knowledge of the TOM System framework and/or other social value or impact measurement frameworks
• Understanding of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Benefits

What you'll receive from us

Social Value is at the heart of everything we do, which is reflected in how we reward our team. We provide opportunities to give something back through volunteer programmes, we offer flexible working to provide a healthy work/life balance, and we have a focus on health that helps you to feel your absolute best.

• A competitive salary of between:
  • £38,000-£50,000. Plus, 20% commission plan available from start. (Senior Consultant)
  • £30,000-38,000 Plus, 20% commission plan available from start. (Consultant)
    
• Industry-leading initiatives in social value, including 6 paid volunteering days per year
• Access to a 24/7 EAP (for practical and emotional support including face-to-face counselling)
• 34 days of leave per year including UK bank holidays AND your birthday off work!
• Company shut-down over Christmas to provide a long and well-deserved break
• Annual increases to holiday after 3 years’ service (potential to have 39 days off per year)
• Flexible working including hybrid office days from either London or Manchester, remote working and flexible lunch hours
• Private medical insurance with WPA
• £400 annual learning budget to support your continuous growth and development.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new EV through salary sacrifice
• Ethically invested pension scheme, matched to a max of 5%
• Enhanced parental leave
• 6 months fully paid Maternity, PLUS a 4 day week on full pay for 6 months on return
• 1 month fully paid Paternity
• Life assurance at 4 x salary
• A remarkable opportunity to join an ethically entrepreneurial business where you can make a real positive difference

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are working hard to create a representative and inclusive team, because we know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a stronger and better workplace. To us, EDI is about more than words:

• 10% of our business are trained Mental Health First Responders.
• Our Inclusion Committee meets regularly to lead on inclusion initiatives.
• 50% of our decision-makers are female.

Social Value Portal is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage people from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to those living with disabilities and those with prior convictions.

We leave no room to discriminate based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected class.

Everyone is welcome and in this together. Let’s do this!