Associate Director, Social Value

AtkinsRéalis
Job Description
Overview
Here at AtkinsRéalis our work helps clients deliver their projects in sustainable ways, leading to better social, economic and environmental outcomes for clients, projects and communities. Our growing Social Value Service Line supports our engagement with clients, our service offering and the communities we work in. As a result, our team members gain experience of some of the world's largest and most challenging projects, working with a diverse range of clients and communities in different countries, and across many sectors including water, oil and gas, power, renewables, infrastructure and the built environment.
AtkinsRéalis are looking to appoint an Associate Social Value Consultant to support the development of Social Value Consultancy Services within our UK&I business. We are flexible about the sector you come from as it is more important to us that your experience and drive comes from wanting to create better communities for everyone, in environments that we all want to live in and be a part of.
This role is intended to be a full-time role however if you are interested in part time working, please do speak to us. The role will require you to be in the office/on site a minimum of 3 days per week and regular travel as projects demand. There is flexibility to work from home up the remaining two days per week.
Your role
You will need to be able to:
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Be rewarded. Find out more.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Find out more.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Overview
Here at AtkinsRéalis our work helps clients deliver their projects in sustainable ways, leading to better social, economic and environmental outcomes for clients, projects and communities. Our growing Social Value Service Line supports our engagement with clients, our service offering and the communities we work in. As a result, our team members gain experience of some of the world's largest and most challenging projects, working with a diverse range of clients and communities in different countries, and across many sectors including water, oil and gas, power, renewables, infrastructure and the built environment.
AtkinsRéalis are looking to appoint an Associate Social Value Consultant to support the development of Social Value Consultancy Services within our UK&I business. We are flexible about the sector you come from as it is more important to us that your experience and drive comes from wanting to create better communities for everyone, in environments that we all want to live in and be a part of.
This role is intended to be a full-time role however if you are interested in part time working, please do speak to us. The role will require you to be in the office/on site a minimum of 3 days per week and regular travel as projects demand. There is flexibility to work from home up the remaining two days per week.
Your role
You will need to be able to:
- Create and maintain strong relationships with our clients' promoting Social Value services and other services from within AtkinsRéalis.
- Design and deliver social value strategies for key client accounts, understanding the client's maturity needs and drivers and identify opportunities to enhance our approach.
- Lead Social Value delivery programmes including joint-venture working as projects require.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to project teams and junior members of staff on social value principles, practices and delivery.
- Play an active part in business development for the team - including network building, identification of opportunities, win work, client presentations.
- Support bids, tenders, and proposals by articulating social value programmes, commitments and approaches.
- Engage with stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, community groups, and local authorities, to identify opportunities and maximise social value outcomes.
- Represent the organisation at events, forums, and working groups focused on social value.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- An inspiring leader with experience of managing Social Value programmes within a variety of organisations across various markets.
- A strong communicator, with the ability to influence and engage a wide variety of audiences including internal leaders, clients and multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Skilled in developing and maintaining client relationships, promoting AtkinsRéalis' services.
- Confident in managing senior stakeholders, influencing at the highest levels, and working collaboratively across departments to maximise opportunities.
- Resilient under pressure and attentive to detail, you will combine problem-solving skills with a proactive, ambitious approach.
- Understanding of the key drivers and developments in social value delivery in the UK and experience of applying this knowledge.
- Understanding of, and practical experience in using social value metrics in the measurement, monitoring and reporting of social outcomes and impact.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Be rewarded. Find out more.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Find out more.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
JOB SUMMARY
Associate Director, Social Value

AtkinsRéalis
Birmingham
15 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Associate Director, Social Value