Sustainability and Social Value Manager

Cyd Innovation is seeking a Sustainability and Social Value Manager. This role involves promoting good social value management practices and, as well as developing, delivering and reporting on Cyd Innovation's sustainability and social value action plans, working with clients to develop, manage and scrutinise their social value projects. You will also support the Business Development Manager with the development of new tender submissions.,

• Strategy & Action Planning: Successful establishment and delivery of action plans to fully achieve all company and project KPIs/Commitments/Measures relating to social value and sustainability.
• Training & promotion: Work with project teams to ensure plans are developed, integrated and successfully delivered within each function. Development and delivery of workshops and training with functions and project teams to ensure understanding of all social value KPIs/requirements and reporting procedures.
• Development of processes and procedures: Ensure accurate and timely submission of all performance data and ensure objectives do not enter amber or red status.
• Sustainability reporting: Support the team with environmental reporting including supporting accreditation renewals such as B-Corp, decarbonisation reports and improvement planning.
• Verification and Reporting: Obtaining evidence of activities, verifying data, managing clarifications and developing high quality reports for internal and external stakeholders including the Board of Directors.
• CRM: Take a leading role in managing client and external stakeholder relationships.
• Social Value budget management: Manage our social value and sustainability budgets and subscriptions.
  
  You will need to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role and have an understanding of social value requirements within public sector contracts and social value reporting systems.
To be successful in the role you will be an excellent communicator across multiple channels with strong project management skills.

At Cyd Innovation, we envision a world where everyone lives in safe, warm, and healthy homes within sustainable communities. Our mission is to collaborate with governments, landlords, and businesses to provide the essential resources required to meet net-zero targets. As an independent, RICS-regulated service, we are committed to maintaining high standards, staying unbiased, and offering a proactive client-side service. Our dedication to excellence and integrity ensures that we consistently deliver top-tier solutions and services. We commit 1% of revenue per annum towards the delivery of our social value plans as well as encouraging our teams to engage with volunteering, coaching/mentoring and other social value related initiatives. We are experiencing rapid growth and are eager to have you join us on this exciting journey. Together, we can make a significant impact in the realms of sustainability and social value, driving positive change for communities and the environment.


• Partnership working: Actively identify and contribute to social value professional networks as part of our work to promote and develop good practice.
What we offer
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid working model for a flexible work-life balance.
• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within the company.
• Pension plan and contributions.
• 25 days plus bank holidays with incremental increases up to a maximum 30 days.
• Paid wellbeing hour every week.
• Enhanced wellbeing initiatives (including counselling).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Frequent team days and social activities
Equality, diversity, and inclusion Cyd Innovation is committed to creating an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage people from disadvantaged groups to apply. We are dedicated to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to making a real impact. Cyd means 'together' in Welsh, and we believe that a diverse and inclusive team and client and supply chain partnerships makes our workplace stronger. We are proud to be a disability-friendly employer and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Why Join Cyd Innovation? We are growing fast and as we do we are committed to delivering meaningful impact within our local communities. Joining our team means contributing to initiatives such as volunteering with local community groups, mentoring other team members, or sharing expertise with SMEs that would benefit from your knowledge. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a values-driven organisation.