Social Value Manager - Diversity and Inclusion - London/Hybrid

Social Sustainability Manager - Social Value/Diversity Inclusion/Ethics Sustainability/Cultural Transformation Initiatives - 6 months - Please Quote, inside IR35, London/Hybrid

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Sustainability Manager/Social Value Manager or someone with a background in Ethics Sustainability Management/Cultural Transformation to lead on social sustainability projects and initiatives to assist with the development of, and take responsibility for, delivering our clients Social Sustainability Plan.

The Social Sustainability Manager will work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, supply chains, and external partners and bodies. As part of social sustainability, the postholder will work closely with high value supply chains and contracts to implement the approach to supply chain management with regards to; business ethics including modern slavery, diversity and inclusion, health wellbeing and engaging and investing in communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the Social Sustainability Plan in collaboration with the Head of Social Sustainability.

Manage key sustainability projects from conception through to implementation.

Monitor progress against the objectives set out in the Plan.

Ensure effective implementation and deliver tangible outcomes.

Evaluate the impact of change initiatives and support stakeholders through the process of change.

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in managing projects from start to finish, ensuring effective implementation, monitoring performance and delivering tangible outcomes.

Strong ability to implement change initiatives in complex stakeholder environments.

Excellent planning and organisation skills.

Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Innovative and proactive approach to planning and setting objectives.

Ability to deliver against both fixed and changing deadlines, with contingency plans in place.

Ideally, you will have proven experience of delivering creative, innovative solutions to enhance and promote social sustainability throughout supply chains. (Highly Desirable)

SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.