Community & Social Value Officer

On-site in Glasgow·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

VINCI Energies

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Work mode: On-site, Glasgow

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience in a community engagement, stakeholder relations, social value, public affairs, or communications role
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
Experience planning and delivering community events and engagement activities
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Ability to analyse issues, identify solutions, and manage sensitive situations professionally
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across project locations in Scotland
A proactive, positive, and collaborative approach

Nice to have

Experience working within infrastructure, utilities, energy, construction, or engineering sectors
Knowledge of Social Value requirements and measurement frameworks
Experience delivering education, employability, or community benefit programmes
Understanding of stakeholder engagement best practice
Experience producing social value reports and performance data

The role

Job Title: Community & Social Value Officer

Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to play a key role in ensuring our projects leave a lasting positive legacy. The successful candidate will act as the primary link between Omexom, local communities, project stakeholders, and the wider supply chain, while also leading the delivery and monitoring of project-specific social value commitments.

You will help maintain Omexom's reputation as a trusted and responsible contractor by building strong relationships, managing stakeholder engagement, and driving social value initiatives that create meaningful benefits for local people, businesses, and organisations.

What you'll do

Act as the primary point of contact for local communities, community councils, residents, businesses, schools, charities, and local authorities.
Develop and implement Community Engagement Plans for transmission and infrastructure projects.
Organise and attend community meetings, drop-in sessions, site visits, public exhibitions, and stakeholder consultations.
Build positive relationships with key local stakeholders and community representatives.
Proactively identify and address community concerns and work collaboratively with project teams to resolve issues.
Maintain accurate records of all engagement activities, enquiries, complaints, and actions taken.
Deliver and monitoring of project Social Value Plans and commitments
Develop initiatives that support local employment, apprenticeships, work placements, training opportunities, and educational engagement.
Coordinate school visits, careers events, STEM activities, and employability programmes.
Identify opportunities to support local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations.
Organise volunteering activities involving employees and supply chain partners.
Support the delivery of social value initiatives aligned with project objectives and local needs.
Track, measure, and report social value outcomes using internal and SSEN's reporting system (LOOP).
Work with procurement and project teams to maximise opportunities for local businesses and SMEs within the supply chain.
Prepare clear and engaging communications including newsletters, project updates, letters, presentations, social media content, and stakeholder briefings.
Provide timely and consistent information regarding project activities, milestones, and potential impacts.
Support issue management and community response activities when required.
Monitor community sentiment and identify emerging risks or opportunities.
Produce regular reports on engagement activities, social value performance, and stakeholder feedback.
Provide project teams with advice and insight regarding stakeholder expectations and community priorities.
Work closely with Project Managers, HSE, Communications, Procurement, Construction, Social Value and Environmental teams.
Ensure social value and community engagement activities align with SSEN commitments, contractual requirements, and business objectives.
Represent Omexom at external forums, networking events, industry meetings, and community events.

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

Business Unit General Managers
Client Representatives
Project Managers
External stakeholders, e.g. client, authorities

Values

In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity - able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment - enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility - enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship - continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.