Location
Hammersmith and Fulham, London. The role is engagement focused and best suited to someone keen to work within the borough and at Veolia depots in the area. The team occasionally works from home.

Hours
40 hours per week, standard hours are 08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday.

Salary
£32,000-£38,000 per year, dependent on experience, plus Veolia benefits.

About the Role
As a Social Value Officer, you will work closely with the Local ECO Manager and ECO Officer to develop and deliver social value projects including career workshops, work experience, apprenticeship and employment programmes to support local students, residents, and vulnerable groups in finding meaningful careers. You will research and coordinate volunteer activities for residents and support the delivery of national community funds and local spend initiatives.

This role requires an energetic all-rounder with exemplary people and communication skills, and proven expertise in measuring and reporting data. You will manage and report on the social value function of the contract and lead the design and delivery of specific projects to meet contractual commitments.

You will work as part of the Education, Communications and Outreach (ECO) team, supporting national and local behaviour change campaigns to improve staff wellbeing, recycling rates, and build more resilient local communities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and community partners will be key, as well as coordinating stakeholder teams to deliver project work.

Additional responsibilities include identifying contract good news stories for the regional External Engagement team, maintaining a UK-wide ECO team network to identify innovation opportunities and process improvements, and keeping abreast of industry developments.

Benefits
25 days of annual leave
Access to company pension scheme
Discounts on groceries and well-known retailers
Resources supporting physical, mental, and financial health
One paid day leave annually to volunteer and support the community
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Employee financial wellbeing support including early access to earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching, and rewards

Experience
Experience in project development and management, contributing to and executing strategic plans to achieve social value objectives
Excellent data management and reporting skills
Experience working with agencies and external organisations to deliver partnership projects
Experience delivering community engagement and behaviour change activities
Budget management skills

About you
Energetic and an all-rounder with exemplary people and communication skills
Proven expertise in measuring and reporting data
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and community partners
Committed to ecological transformation and social value impact

Qualifications
Desirable:
- Experience delivering and reporting on social value initiatives
- Experience supporting vulnerable groups
- Understanding of PR, social media, social advertising, and digital communications
- Experience working with local authorities
- Experience producing visual and textual content across multiple formats
- Full clean UK driving licence