Trainee Social Value & Stakeholder Coordinator

About the role:

We are looking for a confident individual with a passion for making a difference is required to support the delivery of Esh Group’s social and economic value programmes.

Location:

Bowburn 

What we will expect from you:

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in Social Value and a passion for making a difference
• Research and support social value drivers of our clients in line with industry best practice
• Coordinate and deliver social and economic value programmes including volunteering, grants, work experience, site visits and school engagement
• Build and maintain positive relationships with multiple stakeholders (clients, customer team, community, education, site teams, supply chain and delivery partners)
• Manage outreach and local stakeholder engagement
• Planning, resourcing and scheduling
• The organisation of events
• Preparation of case studies, award submissions and content for KPIs and portal uploads
• Prepare internal and external communications
• Maintain a high standard of health and safety, safeguarding and GDPR compliance in all activities
• Partake in personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities
• Uphold Esh Group’s core values of; care, trust, integrity, respect and collaboration

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

The successful candidate will be measured on:

• The successful delivery of a scheme’s social and economic value contractual commitments
• The delivery of key accountabilities (above)
• Their ability to integrate with highly active social value and customer teams
• Positive client and stakeholder feedback

What to Expect from us:

At Esh, our values shape the way we work every day — and you can expect to see them in action from the moment you join us.

• Care: We prioritise your wellbeing and development, offering a supportive environment where you’re encouraged to grow, learn, and bring your best self to work
• Trust: You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work, with managers who believe in your abilities and are there to support you when needed
• Integrity: We do the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest option. You can rely on open, honest communication and fair decision making
• Respect: We value diverse perspectives and create a workplace where everyone is listened to, valued, and treated with dignity
• Working Together: Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate. You’ll join a team that celebrates shared success and supports one another to achieve great results

Together, these values create a workplace where people feel welcome, trusted, appreciated, and proud to be part of the team. 

Qualifications: 

• A full UK driving licence (essential)
• A clean criminal record (essential)
• Programme coordination experience
• An understanding of the education and community sector
• An understanding of social and economic value in procurement and/or Corporate Responsibility
• The confidence to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office based packages
• Experience of delivering presentations in a school environment (desirable)
• Qualification in relevant subject area (desirable)
• General understanding of the construction sector (desirable)

Attributes & Skills:

• A ‘can do/will do’ attitude
• Outgoing and confident with the ability to tackle new challenges
• Interpersonal skills - confidence to tackle new challenges and meet new people
• Planning and organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• A good team player
• Polite and approachable at all times
• Appetite to learn and develop​