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We are looking for a Senior Social Value Manager to lead social value across our growing Yorkshire business, supporting projects throughout West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and the wider region. You will work closely with our customers to understand their priorities and turn them into meaningful social value plans, focusing our efforts where we can make the biggest difference to local communities. This is a leadership role where you'll take responsibility for managing and developing our Yorkshire Social Value team, building strong customer relationships and driving delivery. You'll oversee social value across a variety of construction projects, working closely with our customers, project teams, supply chain partners and local stakeholders to ensure our commitments translate into meaningful outcomes. We're looking for someone who is passionate about social value, highly customer-focused and enjoys working in a busy environment. You'll need to be organised, comfortable managing competing priorities and confident influencing others to get things moving. Most importantly, you'll recognise the part social value plays in our continued growth, helping strengthen customer relationships, maximise our impact across Yorkshire and make Willmott Dixon a business our customers want to work with again. Responsibilities Lead social value delivery across our Yorkshire business, including some of our largest and most strategically important projects. Line manage, coach and develop our Yorkshire Social Value team, supporting their performance, development and progression. Proactively engage with customers to understand their priorities, build lasting relationships and identify opportunities where we can add value. Lead the development, implementation and quality assurance of customer-focused social value plans, translating local needs and customer priorities into meaningful, measurable commitments and outcomes. Monitor performance against commitments, ensuring accurate data capture and reporting, challenging underperformance and producing high-quality customer-facing reports that demonstrate the impact we make. Support major bids and pre-construction activities, helping develop compelling social value proposals. Work closely with project teams, consultants and supply chain partners to embed social value commitments and drive delivery. Develop opportunities for local employment, apprenticeships, T-Level placements and work experience, including supporting the recruitment of management trainees. Work closely with our wider sustainability and social value teams to share best practice, improve standards and drive continuous improvement. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria Experience developing and delivering customer-focused social value initiatives, with a track record of building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. Experience leading, managing or developing others, with the ability to coach colleagues, improve performance and build team capability. Experience developing social value plans and translating customer priorities into meaningful, measurable commitments. Experience measuring, analysing and reporting social value outcomes across different reporting platforms. Strong communication skills, including experience producing high-quality customer-facing reports. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Criteria Experience working in construction or a related industry. Social sustainability qualifications or professional memberships. Experience delivering training, coaching or facilitating workshops. Experience using Power BI. In Return We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes, but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or fully funded private medical cover, life assurance, incentive bonus and a sustainable car scheme. Applicable roles will also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA). Additional Information Studies have shown that people often hesitate to apply for new jobs unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this role, even if you don't tick every box, we'd encourage you to apply. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Project Management? Build a structured, high-earning career in Project Management - starting today. Looking for a career change? Naturally organised and good with people? Or ready to move into a leadership-focused role with real progression? ITOL Recruit's Project Management Job Programme is designed to take you from entry level to your first role in the project sector - even if you have no previous experience. Train online at your own pace and secure your first Project role in as little as 1-3 months. Please note this is a training course and fees apply. Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or your money back. Our graduates earn £30,000-£42,000 Why Project Management? Every industry runs on projects - from construction and IT to healthcare, finance, and government. Skilled Project Managers are responsible for delivering change, managing budgets, leading teams, and ensuring objectives are achieved on time and within scope. Current UK average salaries include: Project Administrator - £30,000 Project Coordinator - £33,000 Junior Project Manager - £38,500 PRINCE2 Project Manager - £61,500 Senior Project Manager - £70,000+ With experience, project professionals can move into senior leadership or contract positions with significant daily rates. If you are dependable, organised, motivated, and confident communicating with stakeholders, this could be your ideal career path. How It Works Step 1 - APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Begin with the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, awarded by the Association for Project Management - the only chartered body for project management professionals. You'll learn: Core project principles Project lifecycles Governance and stakeholder management Risk and resource planning Study time: 20 hours Assessment: 1-hour multiple choice exam You'll receive exam simulators, revision tools, and a live online revision workshop before sitting your exam. This qualification sets you on the pathway toward becoming a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) with further study and experience. Step 2 - PRINCE2 Foundation PRINCE2 is one of the most recognised project management methodologies worldwide and a key requirement for many UK roles. You'll learn: Structured, process-driven project delivery Project stages and controls Roles and responsibilities Risk and quality management Study time: 15-20 hours Assessment: 1-hour multiple choice exam Online learning includes revision tools and a dedicated exam preparation workshop. Step 3 - Project Management Simulation Gain practical experience through our exclusive online Project Simulation. You'll: Work through a realistic project scenario Shadow a virtual Project Manager Make decisions across the project lifecycle Submit your work for tutor grading This gives you tangible, practical experience to discuss in interviews and strengthens your CV. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Once qualified, our recruitment support team will begin working with you to secure your first entry-level role in project management. You'll receive: Professional CV review tailored to your qualifications Job application guidance Mock interviews Ongoing career coaching Advice on suitable gateway roles (Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, PMO roles) Most candidates secure their first role within 1-3 months of qualifying - often sooner in major cities. We Get You Hired We're not new to this. ITOL Recruit has 15+ years of experience and has placed over 5,000 people into new careers. Our programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. We don't believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don't land a job, you get your money back. "I went from zero project management knowledge and skills to landing my first Project role in months. The support made all the difference." Ready to Start? If you're motivated, organised, and ready to step into a structured, respected, and financially rewarding career, we'll help you take that first step. Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to guide you toward your new Project Management career.

Thinking About a Career Change? Why Not Choose HR? If you've reached a crossroads in your professional life and are looking for a fresh start in a people-focused, rewarding industry then Human Resources might be exactly what you're looking for. Many of our candidates come from diverse professional backgrounds retail, customer service, administration, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more. What they all have in common is the desire to do meaningful work, support others, and build a stable, long-term career. Our HR Career Change Programme We specialise in helping individuals transition into HR-starting with recognised qualifications and ending with real job opportunities. Whether you're working full-time, part-time, or in between roles, our online learning and personalised recruitment support can help you make a successful move into the HR profession often in just a few months. Please note that this is a training course and fees apply. Why Human Resources? The HR profession is growing steadily across all sectors. As businesses put more focus on employee wellbeing, development, and company culture, skilled HR professionals are more important than ever. Even entry-level roles in HR offer strong salaries, clear progression routes, and opportunities to specialise over time (in areas like learning & development, recruitment, employee relations, and more). Here are typical UK salaries at various stages of the HR journey: HR Administrator - £27,000+ HR Assistant - £30,000+ HR Officer - £35,000+ HR Advisor - £38,500+ HR Manager - £55,000+ And with hybrid and remote roles increasingly common in HR, the flexibility is there too. How It Works - Your 3 Step Journey Into HR Step 1 - CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is the industry-standard entry point into Human Resources. It's assignment-based (no exams), and is delivered fully online with expert tutor support. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) Covers recruitment, employee relations, HR systems, and more Complete in approx. 10-12 weeks at your own pace This course not only boosts your employability-it also gives you the confidence and credibility to take the leap into a new industry. Step 2 - Tailored Recruitment Support Once you're qualified, our Recruitment Support Team will help you translate your background and new qualification into real job opportunities. We've been helping career changers break into new roles since 2007-and our 4.8 Trustpilot rating shows how serious we are about your success. You'll get: A professionally written, HR-focused CV Job-matching advice tailored to your experience and location Application support, interview prep, and mock interviews Ongoing 1-to-1 guidance to help you land your first HR role Step 3 - Start Your New HR Career Most of our candidates secure their first HR job within 3-6 months of qualifying-and often sooner if they're based near a major town or city. And to give you confidence, we offer a Money Back Guarantee : If we can't help you secure a role within 12 months of passing your qualification, we'll refund your training fees. Flexible, Affordable, Achievable To make things easier, we offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months-so you can get qualified without financial pressure. Ready to Make the Change? Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer your questions and help you take the first step towards a new, rewarding career in Human Resources.