About
Employer description
Established in 1923, Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned and family-run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme – something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.
Main description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Social Value Trainee to join our Eastern Region, based at our Cambridge office. There will be a need to travel to our sites across the East of England as part of the role, at least 2 days per week.
The Social Value Trainee will undertake the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner (Level 4) Apprenticeship, selected as one of six green apprenticeships in honour of His Majesty The King’s Coronation in recognition of the critical role education and skills play in responding to climate change. The apprenticeship will be funded by Bowmer + Kirkland and 1 day per week will be spent doing course work.
This is a full time, permanent role. Ideally 40 hours over 5 days per week, 8:30am– 5:00pm.
Duties of the role:
Work alongside our Social Value Manager to:
- Implement, coordinate and measure social value activities and contributions on our projects in our Eastern region
- Collaborate with clients, local authorities, third sector organisations, procurement teams and supply chain partners to support and deliver social value commitments
- Develop and manage relationships and engagement opportunities with local schools, colleges and community groups
- Facilitate work experience placements on site (e.g. T Levels)
- Support and prepare sites for Considerate Constructors Scheme audits
- Prepare regular internal and external social value reports
- Devise communications (e.g. case studies, newsletters, social media)
Key Skills & Experience Required:
- Prior completion of a Bachelor’s degree an advantage (unrelated to corporate responsibility / sustainability is fine)
- Excellent project/time management skills
- Ability to build relationships internally and with external stakeholders to meet strategic objectives
- Proactive approach to managing workload and an ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
- Experience with managing and analysing data, and producing reports
- Efficient, enthusiastic and well-organised
- Full driving license and a willingness to travel.
In return we offer:
- 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve
- Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)
- Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Training & Development Opportunities
Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer.
We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact the HR Department on 01773 853131 in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.
Further information
If you would like to be considered for this role please send applications to: recruitment@bandk.co.uk or by post to the HR Department, Bowmer + Kirkland Ltd, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2BW
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 31/08/2025
Salary
Competitive
Location
This job is located in Cambridge, Cambs
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