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Social Impact Manager (Community/Partnerships)

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Bruntwood

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Government & Politics
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must be committed to social impact, skilled in partnerships, communicate well, manage events, solve problems, track data, and align with shared values.
  • You will manage partnerships, engage with local communities, oversee community space initiatives, curate impact content, liaise with stakeholders, organize volunteer activities, and report on social value.

Requirements

  • Someone who is deeply committed to social impact and excited about making a tangible difference for our partners and the Manchester community.
  • Proactive in developing key strategic partnerships across the local community around Sister, collaborating with and updating them regularly.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across diverse groups, from school teachers and residents to corporate joint venture partners.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to chair panels, lead meetings, and coordinate with the wider team.
  • Comfortable with a hands-on role, including the logistics of supporting on-site community events and managing community spaces.
  • A proactive problem-solver who thrives in an ambitious, growing environment.
  • A sense of shared values and outlook aligned to the Sister Team Principles (you’ll find these in the role profile downloadable at the bottom of our website advert)
  • Able to track social value data and translating activities into formal quarterly achievements.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll work closely with our marketing & Innovation teams at Sister to collaboratively drive the eco-system forwards.
  • Build on existing relationships and manage partnerships with key organisations such as Black Creative Trailblazers, Young Manchester and Butterfly Futures.
  • Develop and manage connections with local communities through community outreach, including hosting the Community Panel, engaging with local residents associations and schools.
  • Encourage and support collaboration by managing the ‘access to community space’ initiative at the Renold Innovation Hub, providing free/discounted facilities to local groups and charities.
  • Curate community representation on the website, updating event and community pages to highlight the partnership-based activity and the ecosystem’s impact.
  • Liaise with local government and educational institutions to align on regional skills, work, and civic engagement agendas.
  • Act as the ‘voice of the community’ by hosting monthly drop-ins and responding to partnership enquiries to ensure the project remains accessible and inclusive.
  • Organise "Cares Day" opportunities and seasonal charitable activities, such as foodbank donations, to drive employee volunteering and partner engagement.
  • You’ll shape and implement the Social Value Strategy for Sister by collecting data on grants and in-kind support to produce high-quality quarterly impact reports.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Social Impact Manager role?

The primary location for this role is the Renold Building in the centre of Manchester.

What is the main purpose of the Social Impact Manager position?

The main purpose of the Social Impact Manager position is to develop key partnerships and connect with local communities to build an inclusive and sustainable innovation ecosystem.

What type of organizations will the Social Impact Manager be collaborating with?

The Social Impact Manager will collaborate with various organizations, including local community groups, educational institutions, and corporate joint venture partners like Black Creative Trailblazers and Young Manchester.

Is prior experience in community engagement necessary for this role?

While specific prior experience is not explicitly mentioned, the role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

What are the key responsibilities of the Social Impact Manager?

Key responsibilities include managing partnerships, engaging with local communities, hosting community panels, supporting community outreach, and shaping the Social Value Strategy for Sister.

What kind of data will the Social Impact Manager be tracking?

The Social Impact Manager will be tracking social value data and translating activities into formal quarterly achievement reports.

What benefits does the company offer to its employees?

The company offers benefits such as 28 days of holiday plus your Birthday off, a company bonus, volunteer time, a sabbatical opportunity, healthcare cash plan, life assurance cover, matched pension scheme, and enhanced parental leave, among others.

How does the company support diversity and inclusion?

The company actively encourages applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people, and those who are neurodiverse to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.

How will the Social Impact Manager engage with the community?

The Social Impact Manager will engage with the community through activities such as hosting monthly drop-ins, managing access to community space initiatives, and organizing charitable activities like "Cares Day."

What is the vision for the Sister project in Manchester?

The Sister project aims to transform the University's former north campus into a leading applied innovation district, contributing to resilient and sustainable growth across the city region.

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Bruntwood

💡 Creating Thriving Cities: Workspace | Laboratories | Retail | Leisure

Real Estate
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Workspace | Laboratories | Retail | Leisure We own, let and manage outstanding buildings, workspace, innovation and science facilities through Bruntwood SciTech and Bruntwood Works. Our purpose: creating thriving cities. This purpose fuels our passion for supporting arts and culture, our deep community engagement and our ambitious plans for future growth. It ensures every investment and decision we make benefits our customers, our communities and our colleagues: because when our cities thrive, so do we. Our commitment to creating thriving cities has helped us to grow into a company with more than £1bn in assets under ownership across over 100 landmark properties, a development pipeline of £1.4bn, and a team of more than 800 people working across our group.