Social Value Coordinator Part-time (2 or 3 days per week) | 11-month fixed-term maternity cover

Location - North West

The role
We’re looking for an experienced Social Value Coordinator to join our construction team on an 11-month maternity cover contract. The role is part-time, and we’re open to either 2 or 3 days per week, so let us know in your application what would suit you.
You’ll work with our project teams to plan, deliver and report on social value commitments, making sure we meet our framework and customer requirements.
Experience delivering social value projects is essential. Experience in a similar role in construction is preferred.
What you’ll do
• Plan and deliver Social Value Plans for our projects, and take ownership of them
• Focus on employment and skills, creating opportunities for people in the local area
• Work with the local community, schools and charities on each project
• Build relationships with stakeholders, including clients, councillors and local residents
• Support project teams to meet social value targets, spotting problems early and finding solutions
• Report progress to senior management and framework managers
• Lead external project communications, including newsletters, website updates and social media
• Work with the marketing team on PR, social media and case studies that show the difference our work makes
• Provide social value input for bids and marketing meetings
• Find new ways to meet and go beyond customer requirements
• Keep up to date with future social value requirements by networking with public and private sector bodies and attending special interest groups
What you’ll need
• Proven experience delivering social value projects
• Good knowledge of EDI, supply chain arrangements, responsible business practice and construction frameworks
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with a wide range of people
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
• A full UK driving licence, as the role involves regular travel to sites and meetings
What we offer
• Salary: Competitive depending on experience
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), with the option to buy up to 5 or sell up to 3 days a year
• Your birthday off, paid
• A paid wellbeing day and a paid volunteer day each year
• Pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution, after 3 months
• Life cover (4x basic salary)
• Westfield Health Cash Plan, with cashback on dental, optical, physio, counselling and more, after 3 months
• Bluecrest health assessments, including blood tests and a 24/7 GP helpline
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering free, confidential counselling and support
• Westfield Rewards, with discounts at hundreds of retailers, including M&S, Sainsbury’s, Boots and B&Q
• Cycle to Work and tech salary sacrifice schemes
• Flexible working
• Ongoing training and development
• An annual summer event for all staff
About Parkinson
Parkinson is a well-established, privately owned construction company with offices in Blackpool, Bury and York. We work across education, commercial, health, heritage, leisure and industrial sectors, delivering new builds, extensions and refurbishments, from small works to projects worth up to £8 million.
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter to Helen.wilson@fparkinson.co.uk by Friday 30th October 2026.
F Parkinson Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

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