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Social Value Consultant

constellia | Procurement, empowered

social value consultant

Nottingham | Hybrid

At Constellia, we believe in more than just business success – we are committed to creating positive social change and are passionate about making a difference. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team and lead the charge in developing and implementing effective Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Social Value (SV) strategies.

what we are looking for

As our ESG and Social Value Strategy Lead, you will build on our existing efforts and create a comprehensive strategy to drive ESG and SV initiatives. You will harness the capabilities of our organization, articulate our commitments clearly across our clients and the marketplace, and amplify our impact.

Key Responsibilities

strategy development

  • Develop and implement comprehensive ESG and social value strategies for Constellia and our clients.
  • Collaborate with clients during the pre-procurement phase to establish appropriate and achievable SV strategies.
  • Identify key areas for meaningful social impact and integrate these into strategic planning.
  • Establish a new ‘Innovative Technologies Council’ for sharing best practices in social value in procurements.
  • Develop a strategy to attract and showcase SME and VCSO providers to our clients through events and roadshows.
  • Create frameworks for applying a 10% weighting on SV in tenders for the Public Sector.
  • Identify potential partners for collaborative initiatives.
  • Develop selection and award criteria for contracts using the Most Advantageous Tender approach.
  • Create an SV planning tool to coordinate providers’ volunteering efforts.

stakeholder engagement

  • Engage with internal and client stakeholders, including senior management, to embed ESG and social value principles.
  • Cultivate relationships with external stakeholders, including community groups, NGOs, and government agencies.

training & awareness

  • Conduct training sessions and workshops to raise awareness about ESG and SV concepts among suppliers and staff.
  • Provide guidance to teams on integrating social value considerations into their work.
  • Maintain and report on the volunteering capacity of the team to contribute to SV outcomes.

compliance & regulation

  • Stay informed about relevant regulations, standards, and best practices related to ESG and SV.
  • Ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.

risk & impact measurement reporting

  • Identify and assess ESG risks and opportunities.
  • Develop frameworks for risk mitigation and impact measurement.
  • Collect, analyze, and report on social value data using qualitative and quantitative metrics.
  • Prepare regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.

skills, knowledge & experience

essential

  • Proven experience (2+ years) in a similar role within Social Value, CSR, sustainability, or non-profit sectors.
  • Strong understanding of social value concepts, legislation, impact measurement methodologies, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to Constellia’s mission and values.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.assessment.

Why Join Constellia?

  • Opportunity to lead transformative ESG and Social Value initiatives.
  • Exposure to diverse clients, industries, and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on driving excellence in procurement practices.
About Us

Apply Today

If this exciting opportunity sounds like your next role, we would love to hear from you, in return we will commensurate with experience, excellent benefits, hybrid/remote working 3 days per week in the Nottingham office with the autonomy and support to do your job well, please send an updated CV to careers@constellia.com to discuss further.

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Head of SRM

constellia | Procurement, empowered

head of srm

Nottingham | Hybrid

From day one with us, you will be a key player in our inclusive and supportive fast-growing SME. Working at Constellia can be fast paced; we are a diverse, hard-working team united by a drive to help each other in a fun and friendly way, celebrating our success as a team.

Job Purpose

As the Head of Strategic Supplier Management / Head of Supplier Marketplace, you will be a key player in our success with clients. You will provide an overarching strategy for SRM, engage with our supply base, and manage supply chain and risk. You will support clients with their sourcing requirements, develop supplier relationships, and drive Social Value. Leading a team of SRM specialists, you will manage supplier contracts and relationships, onboarding, ESG, and Social Value while developing relationships with suppliers to grow Constellia’s pipeline of sourcing projects.

Key Responsibilities

supplier relationship management

  • Develop strategies around supplier segmentation to manage the supply chain and support business growth.
  • Maintain and develop onboarding processes in line with client requirements and relevant legislation.
  • Ensure governance standards, policies, legislation, and security protocols are followed.
  • Ensure suppliers understand Constellia’s and clients’ operational models and requirements.
  • Design and implement supply chain audits, focusing on a zero-tolerance approach to Modern Slavery.
  • Grow the Constellia marketplace by aligning suppliers to spend categories and relevant geographies.
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers to drive revenue through Constellia.
  • Design and implement approaches to Social Value and ESG.
  • Implement supplier onboarding and marketing materials.
  • Support procurement operations with pre-marketing supplier engagement and shortlisting.
  • Manage supplier contracts and relationships.
  • Support Finance with supplier payment queries.
  • Utilise data to support activities and enable data-led decisions.

team leadership

  • Lead, motivate, and inspire a team of SRM specialists using a coaching and mentoring approach.
  • Set clear performance expectations and goals for the team and individuals.
  • Conduct regular team meetings and communicate updates.
  • Develop a KPI dashboard and monitor team performance.
  • Foster a collaborative and positive working environment.

skills, knowledge & experience

essential

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) and/or CIPS Level 4 (minimum).
  • Minimum five years of procurement or supplier relationship management experience, preferably in professional services.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work at pace while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Commercially minded.

desirable

  • Experience managing a high-performing team of procurement or SRM professionals (2-5 years).
  • Customer-facing, stakeholder management experience.
  • Experience with P2P/Procurement Software.
  • Proficiency in Power BI or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of Public Sector procurement.

about constellia

Constellia, one of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies (ranked #13 in the Sunday Times 100), is a neutral vendor to the public and private sectors, managing spend for over 150 organisations across the UK. We operate an accredited Supplier Marketplace with over 2,000 suppliers across 200+ categories of spend.

Our mission is to make a positive impact by supporting clients in driving efficiencies and savings, helping SMEs access public sector opportunities, and driving Social Value.

About Us

Why Join Constellia?

Our mission is to make a positive impact by supporting clients in driving efficiencies and savings, helping SMEs access public sector opportunities, and driving Social Value.

  • Lead transformative SRM and ESG/Social Value initiatives in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Exposure to diverse clients, industries, and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on driving excellence in procurement practices.

Apply Today

If this exciting opportunity sounds like your next role, we would love to hear from you, in return we will commensurate with experience, excellent benefits, hybrid/ remote working 3 days per week in the Nottingham office with the autonomy and support to do your job well, please send an updated CV to careers@constellia.com to discuss further.

apply here