Social Impact Manager/Adviser Job at Cheshire Full Time NEW

Join us as a Social Impact Manager or Adviser

Wienerberger Ltd manufactures and provides wall, roof and landscaping products for the construction sector. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions across the whole building envelope for new build, renovation projects and across the building industry.

About the role

Were looking for someone to join our team as either a Social Impact Manager or Social Impact Adviser (depending on experience).

You will be a trusted expert who leads our social impact agenda across the UK and Ireland.

Youll work closely with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and our community partners to embed social value into our operations, our products, and our partnerships.

Your role will ensure that our Social Impact activity delivers meaningful and measurable outcomes.

Duties also include:

• Review, refine and lead the implementation of our social impact programme across the UK and Ireland.
• Apply recognised social value methodologies to improve outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with customers to understand their social impact goals and establish supporting programmes.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to amplify social impact through purchasing decisions.
• Identify community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Organise and support programmes and events aligned to sustainability objectives and legislation.
• Act as the lead contact for key charity and community partnerships.
• Support colleague engagement and understanding of social impact through training and events.
• Develop approaches to monetising social outcomes, including the use of Social Return on Investment methods.

This role plays a key part in helping us deliver our purpose of improving peoples quality of life. Your work will strengthen our relationships with communities, customers, and partners, while supporting customers to meet their own social value commitments.

Youll also find opportunities build your professional capability and collaborate across teams and disciplines.

The role is flexible in terms of location with the option to be office-based or hybrid, but requires regular travel across the UK and Ireland to our factories and our offices.

Working hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

About you

Essential

• Educated to a degree level in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Science, Business, Economics, or other social science OR able to share a professional portfolio demonstrating relevant experience across employment, volunteering, and/or professional training courses.
• Able to demonstrate relevant experience in terms of Social Impact
• Able to build relationships and strong rapport with community members, charity partners and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated through experience presenting and writing.
• Self-motivated, organised and reliable individual.
• A desire to develop yourself and this role within an organisation whose purpose is to improve peoples quality of life
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility for regular travel

Desirable

• Social Value Practitioner Level 1 (Social Value UK), ISEP Practitioner level membership and/or experience conducting social value impact assessments using the Social Return on Investment (SROI) or related metrics.
• Strong project management skills, including financial management.
• Extensive experience working with communities, non-profit organisations, and local government.
• MSc level qualification in a relevant discipline

About our Benefits

• Adviser level – Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience) and up to 6% annual bonus
• Manager level Salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience), up to 8% annual bonus & Private Medical Insurance (single policy cover)
• Youll have 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Holiday flexibility means you can buy up to four extra days and sell up to two. Youll also get an extra day each year to volunteer.
• A company car is available, or you can choose a car allowance.
• Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get fit programmes.
• Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
• Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.
• Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products.
• Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
• You can join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success

About us

wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for whats next – delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress.

Join us as a Social Impact Manager or Adviser and help us shape tomorrow – because were building for whats next and that starts with you.

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.

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