Social Value Manager

Company Description

LGC Ltd (www.lgcgroup.com) is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors.

LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) works with UK government departments and arm’s length bodies to support medical and health research across the UK. Our activities include funding call management, contract management and Intellectual Property management. We work with senior level stakeholders in academia, the NHS, government and industry to promote improvements in medical and health care in the UK and overseas.

Job Description

Are you ready to work with one of the UK’s most successful research funders? The LGC Group is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented Social Value Manager to join our dynamic team.
LGC are currently engaged in a tender process for a 6-lot procurement worth £400m over an initial 5 years. We are the incumbent for elements of the lots, but the structure is new and the process is expected to be very competitive.

Social value forms part of the tendering process and we seek a Social Value Manager who has experience of responding to tender requirements. As well as developing the tender response, we would like a new strategy developed to maximise the social impact of the organisation and implementation plans.

LGC seeks a person who can work with us as a member of the bid team for the duration of the procurement (estimated to be 12 months).

Key Responsibilities: 
Some of the core activities the role will involve: 

• Develop and implement a social value strategy aligned with the organisation's mission and values
• Identify methods to measure and report on the social impact of the activities
• Build and maintain relationships with our social value stakeholders
• Advocate for social value within the organisation and with external partners
• Develop and deliver social value training and awareness programs

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• A relevant qualification in Social Values 
• Experience of working is a social value, CSR or community development role
• Experience of developing social value strategies and measuring the impact.
• Experience of responding to social value tender questions
• Proficiency in managing stakeholders

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective at working with staff at all levels
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Well-developed written and presentation skills.

Additional Information

Salary & Benefits
£47,300 to £49,900 per year 
Bonus - subject to company performance
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance
Benenden Healthcare
Season Ticket Loan
Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support
NB: This is a 12 month fixed term contract position.
Please note: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, 24th January. 

This is an office based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements. 

How to Apply
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Experience' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with with us. 
Company Statement 
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.