Trainee jobs in Cardiff

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities - for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

The Role:

The Trainee Social Value Officer will support the delivery of social value commitments across projects and contracts, helping to create positive outcomes for local communities.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, the successful candidate will assist in developing community engagement initiatives, monitoring social value activities, collecting evidence of impact, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including schools/colleges, charities, local authorities, and community groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in delivering social value commitments across projects, ensuring targets are met and recorded.
• Help develop social value delivery plans, reports, case studies and client updates.
• Support the coordination of community engagement activities, events and partnerships.
• Input and maintain social value data on internal and external platforms.
• Draft content for newsletters, webpages and social value communications.
• Work with residents, community groups and local partners to support social value initiatives
• Assist with stakeholder mapping and local research to identify opportunities

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Passion for community engagement and social impact
• Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks
• Confident using digital tools and data platforms
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn database systems.
• Driving licence would be advantageous due to social value delivery requirements

We Will Provide:

• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
• Life Assurance cover
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
• Recognition initiatives and awards
• Occupational Sick Pay

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.