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Social Impact Manager

Job details
Posting date: 11 February 2026
Salary: £38,000.00 to £44,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 February 2026
Location: No Fixed Location, SW1A 1AA
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/1117004/153862

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Summary

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday
  • £38,000 - £44.000 per annum
  • UK&I Bonus plan
  • Sodexo Rewards

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Social Impact Manager to lead and deliver our people-focused social value commitments across our contracts.

This is a pivotal role where you’ll shape and drive initiatives that enhance employability, skills, wellbeing, inclusion, and community resilience, creating measurable, positive outcomes for individuals, communities, and our clients.

If you’re motivated by purpose and want to make a tangible difference, this could be the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Focusing on the People impact pathway, you will:

  • Develop and deliver people-focused social value strategies aligned to ESG goals and UK legislation (including the Social Value Act and Government Social Value Model)

  • Design and manage programmes that improve employability and skills for priority groups (young people, veterans, underrepresented groups, long-term unemployed, people with disabilities)

  • Embed social value into workforce planning, recruitment and community engagement

  • Build strong partnerships with local authorities, charities, training providers and community organisations

  • Monitor, measure and report on social impact using recognised frameworks such as National TOMs and SROI

  • Support contract senior leadership teams and clients with best practice guidance

  • Deliver training and workshops to embed social value across contracts

  • Represent the organisation at client meetings, forums and industry events

  • Contribute to business development activity by showcasing social impact expertise

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in social impact, social value, ESG, HR, community development or related field

  • Strong knowledge of UK social value legislation and ESG requirements

  • Experience calculating Social Return on Investment and using National TOMs

  • Experience building partnerships with third sector organisations

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills

  • Strong reporting and analytical skills

  • Ability to manage workload independently and deliver measurable results

  • Proficient in MS 365

Desirable:

  • CIPD or relevant professional membership

  • Experience within Facilities Management

  • Knowledge of government procurement social value requirements

What we offer:
  • Training and professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • The chance to make a real impact in a visible, people-focused role.
  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
  • Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
  • Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

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