Trainee Social Value Officer Rotherham 2023

EQUANS are recruiting for a Trainee Social Value Officer to be based in Rotherham or Leeds. This is a permanent full-time role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package.

This role has hybrid working. Your week will be split by going into the office, going to site and working from home.

Under the supervision and direction of the Social Value Manager, co-ordinate, deliver, and record contractual Social Value commitments across all contracts within the region, as well as support EQUANS’ Responsible Business commitment to invest in the communities in which we work. This role will be covering the Yorkshire and Humber region.

What will you deliver

• Maintain a strong understanding of the Social Value commitments on contract/s, progress against these commitments and alignment to the clients’ Strategic Objectives
• Ensure delivery on social value commitments to meet required deadlines (e.g., Site visits, work experience, workshops, employment and skills support, volunteering projects etc)
• Ensure up-to-date, accurate data is recorded on contract Activity Tracker/s to enable production of internal and external reports by the Social Value Manager and support the continued development of localised Social Value Strategies and Engagement Plans
• Maintain effective networks of external stakeholders and community partners to promote partnership working which will address contractual Social Value commitments in the most effective way
• Complete case studies, social media, and content for newsletters to communicate activities within the business and externally
• Where required, represent the company on local focus groups to identify and support opportunities/projects which will address contractual commitments
• Attend and promote the company at employment and careers events
• To coordinate the full recruitment process for apprentices, graduates, and trainees (TAGs) to meet the needs of EQUANS
• Identifying risks and issues to the Social Value Manager as and when they arise
• To ensure all apprentices are registered for the appropriate qualifications with training provider/college

What can we offer you

On offer is a competitive salary, car and benefits package, which includes;

• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to x1 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Car
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we

EQUANS is a market leader in the sector with 74,000 employees leveraging 200 years of expertise. With revenues of €12 billion, EQUANS is present in 17 countries – mostly across Europe, but also with significant interests in North America, Latin America and Australia.

In the UK, & Ireland, all of ENGIE’s activity in technical services & facilities management, energy efficiency and regeneration are now part of EQUANS. The new entity also includes specialist energy related capabilities: smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.  

EQUANS is an autonomous business within ENGIE Group – with its own dedicated management team and operating structure to help further accelerate growth and service performance.

EQUANS supports its customers by mobilising its expertise to provide low-carbon energy solutions, offer cutting-edge technical and FM services and transformative regeneration in the UK & Ireland. From homes to cities, hospitals to the heart of government, offices to industry.

EQUANS empowers transitions both for today and tomorrow.

What's next

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.