Social Impact Coordinator

Service area: Economic Development and Communications

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Regeneration and Funding Team of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, who require a social impact coordinator to support the delivery of the social value policy across the council and coordinating social value outcomes from our procurement activities for the benefit of east riding communities.

The Role

The social impact coordinator will provide a crucial role in maximising on economic, social and environmental outcomes for east riding residents through procurement activity.

As a newly created role you will have the opportunity to develop and embed processes that will successfully identify the social value commitments in procurement as well as manage, monitor and measure the social impact.

The role is diverse and will involve working with officers across the council to develop knowledge and skills in social value.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is a co-owner of the accredited and widely used Social Value Engine . The council uses The Social Value Engine to calculate the social impact of commitments identified through procurement activity. This role will extensively use the engine to effectively measure social impact.

The Candidate

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication & organisational skills, and the ability to work on your own or as part of a team. Knowledge & experience of evaluation and social value as well as an understanding of the procurement process/cycle. You must have proficient IT skills, and the ability to work with internal & external stakeholders.

Location

Based at County Hall (with blended working from home) with extensive mobile working across East Riding. Ability to drive and access to a car for such purposes is essential.

If you already work for the council and have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account, please login to apply online using your ESS username and password.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.

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