Full job descriptionAdvisory Consultant (Social Value)The Advisory Consultant (Social Value) role will sit within the Economics & Economics Development (EED) Team as part AECOM’s Buildings and Places business. The EED Team works across a range of business sectors including energy, nuclear, transport, water, residential, commercial and regeneration and has worked on several major infrastructure projects such as High Speed Two, Heathrow Airport, Sizewell C and A303 Stonehenge.
Key Responsibilities
*Social Value Lead/Support across multiple infrastructure projects
*Creating social value action plans, coordinating, and delivering social value initiatives.
*Ongoing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to enable clients to track and assess performance against social value targets
*Producing client-ready social value report using established monitoring and evaluation frameworks which track and assess performance against social value targets
*Managing day-to-day client relationships and, where relevant, third-party contractors and other stakeholders
*Providing guidance and insight to clients to enhance social value delivery on projects, and sharing best practices
*Supporting new social value work-winning opportunities, including undertaking business development activities and supporting the preparation of proposals
Key Experience and Skills
Proven experience gained within a consultancy or client organisation with a focus on social value work
*Knowledge and evidenced understanding of the implications of the Public Sector Services Act 2012, PPN 001 & PPN002 and other legislation in relation to planning, major infrastructure and urban regeneration
*Experience writing social value tender submissions and supporting work winning activities.
*Experience engaging with partners or stakeholders such as employment and educational organisations, social enterprises and charities to develop and maximise social value outcomes.
*Data analysis, management and presentation skills (strong Excel skills, and experience working with Social Value Portal TOMs System and THRIVE would be an advantage)
*Excellent presentation and communication skills, including experience in leading and chairing meetings