Shaw Trust’s Strategic Directive sets out bold ambitions to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, and advance social justice through social value adding programmes with the aim of maximising social value and return on social investment. The Social Value and Sustainability Lead is a new role to the business which will help the business to achieve its aims.
The Social Value and Sustainability Lead is part of the Shaw Trust Foundation team, and will support the business to understand, implement and embed best practice in the inclusion of social, environmental and economic value, measuring and reporting on progress, making and enabling the delivery of recommendations.
This is a home-based role, however there may be occasions when travel within the UK is required, therefore flexibility for occasional travel is required.
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is inquisitive and proactive, who can delve into the detail and recommend practical and suitable ideas and solutions to support the business in its social value and sustainability ambitions.
You will have experience of environmental management and monitoring, and of implementing best practice in social value. You’ll be a strategic thinker, with an analytical and commercial mindset, with sound experience of preparing and presenting ideas.
This role reports to the Director of the Shaw Trust Foundation. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity please contact Juliet Mountain via email at juliet.mountain@shaw-trust.org.uk . The closing date for applications is the 07 March 2021 and interviews will take place week commencing the 15 March 2021.
Employee Benefits
In addition to working for great team you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
- 25 days annual leave per year + bank holiday + the option to purchase holiday
- A healthcare cash plan
- Ongoing training including access to an online learning platform
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance phone line
- Gym discounts
If you are seeking a role that will fulfil your sense of purpose as part of an organisation where you can use and develop your skills and experience to make a meaningful difference view the job description and click apply.