Job Description

e ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Contributory pension scheme Car or Car Allowance Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

This role requires a highly organised Social Value Lead to work within Compass' Education sector.


The role works within Chartwells Social Value team to drive our Social Value agenda across the schools within our Mitie schools.


The role is responsible for managing and executing the Social Value Action Plan for Chartwells across 235 primary and secondary schools in the Mitie contract. Working alongside the central Chartwells Social Value Team (owners of the sectors' emerging Social Value Action Plan 2025), this role will be the driving force behind the execution of key projects within the schools. The role will also be responsible for the measurement and evaluation of the initiatives on a termly basis.


Our Chartwells Social Value Action Plan is rooted in the organisation's three promises - Our Social, Climate and Wellbeing promises. It's a pivotal moment in time; and this role will contribute to the operational translation of commitments across Mitie schools so that practical, sustainable change is implemented to business as usual. The role will also work very closely with the Operations Teams in the Mitie schools and liaise directly with the onsite catering teams, academics at each school, and the Senior Leadership Team at the schools.


Engaging with parents is equally as important as engaging with children through social value initiatives; the successful candidate will focus on engagement with all stakeholders to help drive participation, ensuring all children and families know how to access a nutritious, hot lunch with Chartwells.


The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, and a passion for engaging stakeholders to drive change.

Key Responsibilities

Build a bespoke social value action plan for the Mitie schools Responsible for overseeing the delivery of the Mitie social value action plan, working closely with the Mitie clients and the Chartwells operational teams Educate and engage the client and operational teams on the social value agenda Internal Coordinate & deliver social value projects across all Mitie schools, in relation to the Mitie social value action plan Responsible for recording and monitoring data for the progress against the social value action plan Contribute to termly business reviews, business development activity including bid submissions and sales presentations related to the social value agenda Work alongside the nutrition roles in the Mitie contract to ensure collaborative delivery Client meetings Operational meetings

Person Specification

BSc or BA degree 3+ years industry experience Experience implementing social value or added value related projects Managing programmes and completing projects to tight timeframes (project management) Ownership of projects as the subject matter expert Analytical capability and an interest in data to drive solutions Strong communications skills and clear expertise Analytical capability and an interest in digital technology/solutions Confidence explaining complex issues in an easy and understandable way Effective management of key internal stakeholders Excellent analytical skills, with a strong risk awareness and thorough understanding of processes and controls. Strong communication skills, capable of functioning effectively in teams, one-on-one situations, and audit presentations. Effective writing, presentation, and listening skills. Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Project and change management (or similar) methodology certification/qualification Knowledge of education sector Knowledge of public sector procurement and experience of bid writing/supporting submissions Experience in community based projects linked to wellbeing Experience using Social Value Portal or similar system

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.


Job Reference: com/2307/L96001/52752089/SU #State Schools


Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!