Social Value Manager

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West Midlands based Social Value / Relationship/Partnership Manager / Business Development Manager £50k+ national travel / hybrid – On the market now for a full time permanent role.  Exceptional candidate with over 20 years experience in the sales, business development, building relationships/partnerships within the apprenticeship/skills and welfare to work world.

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• Expertise in business development and partnership management within the Rail and Construction training industry
• Proven track record in delivering funded training initiatives that support social value and drive commercial training programs.
• Career progression showcases leadership in national partnership and social value management roles.
• Excellent at stakeholder engagement, managing strategic partnerships with local authorities, major contractors, and third-sector organizations.
• Experienced in establishing employment and skills hubs, designing tailored courses for Rail and Construction sectors.
• Promotes inclusivity for minority and underrepresented groups in training initiatives.
• Managed high-profile projects such as HS2, balancing strategic planning with implementation.
• Proficient in securing funding for sustaining skills development programs.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, contributing to a workforce reflective of community diversity.
• Instrumental in targeted career promotions and advisory roles with local councils.
• Dynamic approach to business development supported by proactive attitude towards improvement and effective stakeholder management.
• Capable of contributing to strategic growth by leveraging experience, commitment to social impact, and fostering sustainable industry relationships.
• Heavily involved in community and charity initiatives, highlighting passion for societal contributions.

Profile

• Recent Successes included securing a £250,000 contract
• Extensive experience in the Rail and Construction training industry
• Expertise in business development and partnership management within the Rail and Construction training industry.
• Proven track record in delivering funded training initiatives that support social value and drive commercial training programs.
• Career progression showcases leadership in national partnership and social value management roles.
• Excellent at stakeholder engagement, managing strategic partnerships with local authorities, major contractors, and third-sector organizations.
• Experienced in establishing employment and skills hubs, designing tailored courses for Rail and Construction sectors.
• Promotes inclusivity for minority and underrepresented groups in training initiatives.
• Capable of contributing to strategic growth by leveraging experience, commitment to social impact, and fostering sustainable industry relationships.
• Heavily involved in community and charity initiatives, highlighting passion for societal contributions.

Profile

• Extensive experience in the Rail and Construction training industry
• Implementing a consistent approach to ensure skills, employment and education outcomes are maximised and to support continuous improvement of skills and employment outcomes for the wider community, including Birmingham CC, DWP and our supply chain of recruitment agencies.
• Building and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, prisons, women in to construction and under-represented groups to promote careers in the Infrastructure sector.
• Sit on the Construction Employment advisory for Birmingham City Council & Solihull which discusses planning for upcoming and new project, looking at the  potential skills and jobs opportunities. Addressing any skills shortages, upskilling and supporting employers with their Section 106 targets.

• Proven track record in setting up and delivering partnership opportunities
• Working with the SMP Alliance aligning KPIs in Social Value that supports disadvantaged groups, long term unemployed, ex-offenders, ex-military and women  in new careers or training.
• Identifying funding opportunities from colleges, local authorities, Big Lottery, ESF etc., and manage the process for accessing government or other funding to support skills development programmes and pre/post-employment support initiatives.
• Expertise in working with local authorities and major contractors
• Strong abilities in driving business growth through training initiatives
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Focused on continuous improvement and providing equal opportunities

Skills

Partnership, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development, Organizational Structure, Business Networking, Process Improvement, Training and Development, Skill Development, Customer Satisfaction, Market Development, Performance Appraisal, Employee Engagement, Monthly Reporting, Client Meeting, Account Management, Sales Targets, Revenue Growth, Corporate Sales, Development Opportunity, Welfare-To-Work

• Proven track record in setting up and delivering partnership opportunities
• Expertise in working with local authorities and major contractors
• Strong abilities in driving business growth through training initiatives
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Focused on continuous improvement and providing equal opportunities

Partnership, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development, Organizational Structure, Business Networking, Process Improvement, Training and Development, Skill Development, Customer Satisfaction, Market Development, Performance Appraisal, Employer Engagement, Monthly Reporting, Client Meeting, Account Management, Sales Targets, Revenue Growth, Corporate Sales, Development Opportunity, Welfare-To-Work

To find out more about my candidate please contact me on 0161 320 3793 / 07866625747