Community Investment Manager

Job Introduction

About the role:

Working alongside internal and external partners, the Community Investment Manager (CIM) will further develop, embed and deliver a coordinated Community Investment Plan (LCIP) for the HS2 London Tunnels project being delivered by SCSjv, building strategic relationships with local stakeholders and community groups to meet framework and client requirements.

The role holder will coordinate and measure the implementation of a portfolio of community investment projects across our three distinct delivery teams. The overarching CIP will contribute to the SCSjv Social Value Strategy, whose Vision is:

“To leave a positive and sustainable legacy through the social activities we deliver, contributing to the long-term wellbeing and resilience of individuals, communities, and society in general. “

The Community Investment Manager will report to the Community Engagement Strategic Lead. The role will work in close partnership with the Community Engagement teams within our delivery areas to identify local opportunities and support those teams to manage their community investment programmes, activities and events, helping to create positive and sustainable long-term benefits for those local communities impacted by our works. This will be through donations of time, resources, knowledge and experience and funds from within SCSjv and our extensive supply chain.

The Community Investment Manager will play a key role in delivering the industry-leading Empowering Communities programme within SCS, creating strong working relationships to deliver coordinated projects across all the HS2 contractors in the London area.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role Responsibility

• Further develop and shape our new CIP, and launch it across the project for maximum impact and buy-in.
• Work collaboratively with the delivery Area Engagement Teams, utilising their local knowledge and community relationships to understand community demographics and identify areas of need, supporting them to ensure local community groups have the opportunity to influence and inform the local investment programmes in each area.
• Identify, manage and develop key client, strategic stakeholder and community relationships throughout the project lifecycle to support the wider Social Value Strategy.
• Work in close partnership with the Skills, Employment and Education (SEE) Area teams.
• Work with supply chain partners to maximise potential opportunities to deliver innovative and creative schemes to support the wellbeing of our communities.
• Develop and implement metrics for progress reporting and performance monitoring, identifying and escalating any potential risks or opportunities, and work with the Legacy team to report on our social value contributions.
• Manage the project-wide Community Investment budget to maximise value for money.
• Work closely with our engagement and external communications teams to create a narrative about how SCSjv is helping HS2 to build a better future through community-focussed initiatives and leave a legacy for the next generation, promoting a positive image and raising public awareness of the benefits of the HS2 project, SCSjv and our parent companies.
• Ensure positive initiatives are coordinated and shared through the Communications Team, raising awareness through variety of internal and external channels in accordance with client and parent company branding and publicity guidelines.
• Support the public events delivered by the Area Engagement and Legacy teams as required, developing and delivering content on social value and community investment.
• Work with all HS2 contractors within the London area to deliver the industry-leading Empowering Communities agenda, driving change, innovation and new delivery practice.
• Build a network of internal and external collaborators to maximise impact of investment opportunities across area delivery boundaries.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Direct experience of creating and driving community investment initiatives and legacy projects.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven background in building credible relationships with all stakeholders including senior teams, client and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal skills across a variety of communication channels.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills and demonstrable ability to identify opportunities and drive change.
• Experience of the construction industry.
• Community Engagement or Stakeholder Management experience.
• Experience of working across complex multi-disciplinary organisations.

Please note this role will require a DBS check.

Desirable

• Direct experience of working on major infrastructure projects.
• Previous Project Management experience.
• Experience in financial and budget management.
• Media experience / training.

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from candidates with a disability.

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House,  and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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