Position: Social Value and ESG Specialist

Employer: Constellia

Location: North East such as Newcastle / Sunderland or Nottingham – Constellia works with our partners, post training, on a hybrid model, 3 days a week in our office.  

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + benefits package

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Established in 2007, Constellia is one of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies (ranked in Sunday Times 100 2024, 2025 and 2026), and a leading Neutral Vendor Managed Service Provider in the UK. As a newly established Employee-Owned Trust (EOT), Constellia have big plans to continue their growth, hence the need to recruit additional procurement professionals into their business.

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Constellia manage over £400 million of spend across 200+ public and private sector organisations and are the UK’s only Neutral Vendor to enable public sector and utility clients’ access to the procurement of Goods, Works, Services and Technology. Constellia have a diverse and dynamic marketplace enlists over 4,500 pre-approved suppliers, providing clients access to 400+ subcategories of spend.

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Constellia act as a Neutral Vendor, operating as a conduit between contracting authorities and prequalified suppliers, providing a fast and compliant marketing route via Neutral Vendor Frameworks.

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If you have a passion for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as well as Social Value (SV) and are comfortable articulating the benefits and commitments across a diverse client base then please get in touch with Luis Covell to discuss – 07584 353 015 / 0113 212 4615 / luis.covell@castlefieldrecruitment.com

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Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous development of Constellia's Social Value and ESG strategy

• Support public sector clients to define meaningful Social Value outcomes and achievable delivery plans

• Identify priority areas for social impact and embed these within organisational and client strategies

• Advise clients and suppliers on Social Value requirements, public sector legislation, procurement frameworks and best practice

• Embed Social Value and ESG methodologies into procurement strategies, tender processes, evaluation criteria and contract management activities

• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, SMEs, VCSEs and internal stakeholders to drive collaboration and maximise impact

• Support the Innovative Technologies Council and other engagement forums to promote best practice and innovation across Framework Authorities and suppliers

• Ensure clear communication of Social Value expectations, scoring methodologies, risks, opportunities and delivery requirements throughout the procurement lifecycle

• Lead post-award monitoring, performance reviews and continuous improvement activities to maximise Social Value outcomes

• Develop and maintain frameworks for impact measurement, performance reporting and Social Value performance monitoring

• Analyse and communicate Social Value outcomes, risks, opportunities and achievements to internal and external stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with Social Value, ESG and public sector procurement legislation, standards and best practice

• Monitor emerging policy, legislation and market developments, providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders

• Deliver training, workshops and guidance to build Social Value and ESG capability across Constellia and its supplier marketplace

• Promote success stories, case studies and innovative approaches that demonstrate the value created through Constellia's procurement activities

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Technical Requirements

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• Experience developing and delivering SV and ESG strategies within either a public or private sector organisation

• Experience integrating sustainability and social value into procurement processes, strategies, or contract delivery

• Strong understanding of Public Contracts Regulations, the New Procurement Act, and associated public sector procurement frameworks

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing clear reports, guidance, and stakeholder updates

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with the ability to analyse data and present information effectively

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Personal Specification

• Training in Social Value measurement tools or digital platforms (e.g., Thrive, Loop, Social Value Portal, WhatImpact)

• Passionate about SV and ESG excellence

• Strong communication and relationship management skills

• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, engage diverse stakeholders, and support capability building across teams and suppliers

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Benefits

• Study support

• BUPA Healthcare plan, available from day one

• NEST pension scheme, available from day one

• Buy Annual Leave Scheme (post 6 months probationary period)

• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave arrangements

• Paid volunteer time

• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

• Company events

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Constellia are working in partnership with Castlefield Recruitment to source this position.

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For further information on applying, contacts for an informal discussion or access to the candidate pack please contact Luis Covell.

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Please note that direct approaches and speculative CV's will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process.

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