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Social Value Officer

Employer
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)
Location
London (West), London (Greater)
Salary
£38,148 - £45,381 per annum
Closing date
10 Jul 2022

Job Details

About Us:

Help secure Social Value commitments across a once-in-a-generation capital works programme.

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we put delivering for our communities at the heart of everything we do. That’s why our Housing Management department is carrying out a once-in-a-generation programme of capital works designed to improve the quality of our social housing stock. If we’re going to maximise the impact for residents, we need to make sure suppliers who bid for work commit to the Council’s principles of Social Value. Which is where you come in. 
 

The Role:

In this brand new role, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation. In Housing Management, we have the freedom to think differently, to make a difference for residents. The people who live in our social housing stock really matter to us. So we’re determined to do all we can to make their lives better - from major works to maintaining lifts, doors and roofs, with sustainability at the core of our efforts. 

As Social Value Officer you’ll work on major works, mechanical and engineering, and revenue-based contracts to make sure the service maximises the impact our spending has for our residents. In other words, you’ll help to make sure suppliers commit to do their part to create communities where people want to live, where all their needs - from services to a sense of wellbeing - are met. 

You’ll develop and support processes and procedures which enable us to optimise the achievement of Social Value outcomes through commissioning and procurement. As a champion of effective forward planning of Social Value throughout our diverse contracts, you’ll offer guidance to colleagues on evaluating and assessing Social Value tender responses. And you’ll work with contract and project managers to make sure suppliers deliver on their Social Value promises. Crucially, you’ll also make sure we listen to residents and take their priorities into account. 

Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

Vetting requirements: Standard DBS Check 
Interview date: Week commencing 18th July 2022

About You:

A self-motivated individual, you’re ready to make this role your own. You’ll bring to the role a range of relevant experience - from influencing Social Value approach both before and after the award of contracts, through to negotiating with contractors regarding their Social Value commitments and working with local communities to make sure their voice is expressed in Housing Managements ask of their contractors. Experience of data management and insight reporting is also vital. Whether you’re liaising with residents, collaborating with Procurement and Capital Works teams, or negotiating tenaciously with suppliers, you’ll demonstrate excellent communication skills. Confidence in matrix management across service areas is also vital. 

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.
 

Additional information

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

We engage our staff with a variety of learning types including face-to-face and virtual learning because we want to ensure our staff understand our values and behaviours, grow their skills and develop their careers.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

We do not accept speculative CVs from any source.

Company

About Us

Kensington and Chelsea is one of London’s most vibrant and recognisable boroughs. It has many unique buildings, famous museums and beautiful parks. Although the borough is geographically one of the smallest in London, at just over 4.7 square miles, it is one of the most densely populated and diverse areas in Europe. It is home to the world-famous Notting Hill Carnival. Kensington and Chelsea Council (also known as RBKC) aims to provide high quality services to improve the lives of its residents and to make the borough a better place in which to live, work, and visit.

Housing and Grenfell

This department is responsible for housing, communities and improving the lives of local residents.  This includes landlord services and estate management, planning, refurbishment, and advice and support to help maintain healthy and safe homes.

A significant part of our work is focused on creating stronger communities, by working together with local residents on recovery following the Grenfell tragedy.  

In response to London’s affordable homes crisis, we are committed to building more social housing to help people on lower incomes to live, work, and raise their families in the borough. Housing also covers landlord services and estate management, planning, refurbishment, and advice and support to help maintain healthy and safe homes.

Our housing team also work closely with affordable housing providers and other agencies to manage homelessness and give support to older residents to live independently.  Find out more about our vacancies here.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7361 3011
Location
Third Floor, Town Hall
Hornton Street
London
London
London
W8 7NX
United Kingdom

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