Job Description

We are KAEFER UK & Ireland

Count on us.

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The Social Impact and Engagement Manager will be a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our social impact strategy in line with our commitments to Sellafield LTD. Reporting into the People Business Partner, the Social Impact and Engagement Manager will design, implement, and evaluate programmes that strengthen community relationships, promote social value, and align with our broader people strategy. This is a strategic and hands-on role, perfect for someone passionate about inclusive growth, stakeholder engagement, and making a tangible difference in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and lead the implementation of our Social Impact and Engagement strategy aligned with organisational goals and contractual commitments.

Collaborate with the People Team to embed social impact initiatives into our People & Culture agenda.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with local communities, education institutions, voluntary sector partners, and government stakeholders.

Drive initiatives in areas such as education outreach, employability, STEM engagement, social mobility, and local economic development.

Lead the delivery of measurable social value outcomes, tracking impact using recognised frameworks and metrics.

Support internal communications and training efforts to embed a culture of social responsibility across the business.

Coordinate employee volunteering, community investment, and partnership programmes.

Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through targeted engagement activities.

Monitor sector trends, legislation, and best practices across the industry.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in a social impact, CSR, public engagement, or related role--ideally within infrastructure, energy, or highly regulated sectors.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across diverse groups internally and externally.

Experience delivering community programmes or partnerships that drive measurable impact.

Solid understanding of social value policy frameworks and reporting methodologies.

Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.

Ability to think both strategically and operationally.

Passionate about people, place, and purpose, with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.

Desirable Qualifications:

Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, communications, public affairs, sustainability, HR).

Knowledge of the nuclear or energy sector is advantageous but not essential.

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global EUR2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can 'count on us' to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

- Reliability

- Ambition

- Team Spirit

- Respect

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person