Social Value Coordinator

Location: Uxbridge at our Head Office (with site visits across London and the surrounding area)

Role: Full Time - Permanent

Alexander James Contracts is an award-winning main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across London and the Home Counties. Alongside our core delivery, we are committed to creating meaningful social value, supporting local communities, engaging residents, and ensuring our projects leave a positive, lasting legacy.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Social Value Coordinator to join our Community Engagement team. This is ideal for someone looking to build a career in social value, community engagement, or construction.

You will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of social value initiatives across our projects, helping us maximise our impact in the communities we work in.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of social value commitments across live construction projects
• Coordinate community engagement activities, including events, workshops, and site visits
• Liaise with site teams, residents, local organisations, schools, and charities
• Track and record social value outputs (e.g. local employment, training, community contributions)
• Assist with the preparation of reports for clients, frameworks, and internal stakeholders
• Help organise volunteering activities and partnerships with local groups
• Support the creation of case studies, social media content, and marketing materials
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement of processes

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• A genuine interest in community engagement and social impact
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Proactive, reliable, and willing to learn
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office essential; experience with data tracking is a bonus)
• Full UK driving licence (preferred due to site visits)

Desirable

• Previous experience in a coordination, admin, or community-facing role
• Understanding of social value within construction or the public sector
• Experience supporting events or stakeholder engagement

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop a career in a growing and purpose-driven area of the business
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and stakeholders
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Our Commitment

At Alexander James Contracts, we believe in doing more than just building: we build relationships, opportunities, and stronger communities. This role is a key part of that mission.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,420.00-£59,321.39 per year

Application question(s):

• Tell us about your interest and experience supporting or delivering social value, community engagement, or similar initiatives (e.g. working with local communities, schools, charities, or employment programmes)?
• Are you willing and able to work from our Head Office in Uxbridge every day?
• Would you be able to attend events and site visits across London and the Home Counties as part of this role?

Work Location: In person