Senior Social Value Programme Officer

Southwark Council is seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a Senior Social Value Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in project or programme management and Social Value to play a key role in driving positive change across our council.
As our Senior Social Value Programme Officer, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to prioritise community well-being and social impact. You'll have the exciting opportunity to project manage key elements of a council-wide programme on Social Value, supporting effective partnership arrangements to advance our key Council Delivery Plan priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate across the council and the borough to develop, implement, and review our approach to delivering Social Value.
Conduct research on policy development to inform our Social Value strategies.
Engage with the community and businesses to ensure our plans are inclusive and effective.
Oversee governance, commissioning, and performance management processes.
Project manage an effective council-wide framework on Social Value, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
Serve as a key liaison with external strategic partners, building and maintaining networks of strategic influence.
Provide advice, guidance, and training to commissioners, procurers, contact managers and suppliers on Social Value initiatives.
Produce and present reports to senior leaders of the council on Social Value matters
How will you make an impact as our Senior Social Value Programme Officer?
Previous Programme delivery experience in Social Value projects, preferably within a local authority, charity or public sector organisation.
Is experienced in Social Value projects dedicated to community-centric approaches.
Brings dynamism, strategic thinking, and innovation to address challenges in securing Social Value.
Possesses an understanding of the economic, political, and social issues affecting communities in Southwark.
You will have a track record of developing project plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
We are looking for individuals who have experience working with internal teams, participating in working groups, and effectively managing stakeholders at all levels. Additional Salary Details In this highly visible role you'll directly contribute to our mission of delivering nothing short of exceptional service for our diverse range of Southwark residents. This is a newly formed programme team that will allow someone to make a significant impact and contribute to Southwark Council’s Social Value initiative on a two year fixed term basis. About Southwark Council
Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.
Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Benefits and more information:
Recruitment timetable Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 10th June 2024
Interview Dates: 1 st
and 2 nd
of July 2024
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.
This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ
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