We’re looking for a talented individual to join our Centre Management Team as the Social Values Executive on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, leading the implementation of the Community Resilience Action Plan across our three shopping centres. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of an innovative team, this role is for you!

WHAT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE WILL YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

• Experience of working with and fostering strong relationships, and influencing internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in delivering social value projects is preferred
• Ability to effectively build networks/partnerships inside and outside the organisation and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• High level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office software
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and communication skills.
• Effectively optimises work processes and meets tight deadlines.
• Ability to compose clear, concise correspondence
• Ability to multitask, delivering projects at multiple assets
• Able to collaborate and build relationships with multiple departments
• Ability to deliver Social Value initiatives with the benefit of the centres and their local communities
• Monitor budgets, raise and track purchase orders.
• A passionate, organised, creative and personable individual who is keen to have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate.

Social Value :

• Support the S ocial Value M anager (SVM) with the design and deliver y of the Centre Community Resilience Action plans .
• Work collaboratively with department s across the URW business and contract ors to support the delivery of the CRA plan and S ocial Value strategy .
• Organise volunteering activities for URW employees to participate in
• Oversee the running of the charity desk in all locations , supporting local grassroots organisations, charities and NGO’s .
• Deliver the charity strategy for Croydon and lead the output to deliver the related centre charitable leases/ licences.
• Promote good governance practices and ensure all policies and standards associated with S ocial V al u e are put into practice , such as but not limited to , conducting compliance screening and updating legal agreements .
• Monitor and c apture qualitative and quantitative data for community projects for reporting purposes.

Communications

• Act as Westfield representative in interactions with the local community and represent the interests of Westfield at external functions and/or committees .
• Maintain effective communications and respond promptly to local stakeholders, NGO’s and educational provider enquiries .
• Support with networking activities with the appropriate community and business leaders, institutions and local authorities ensuring the centre gains a strategic advantage and leads from the front .
• Work with the marketing team to create and promote community activities across our owned channels such as, but not limited to Westfield website, social media and digital screens.
• Support with the communic ation of the Social Val u e successes through internal and external channels to support the generation of PR opportunities at a local and trade level .

S takeholder engagement

• Ensure relevant stakeholders are briefed on all S ocial V alue activity .
• Maintain effective relationships with the Development and L easing team s, supporting the development strategy and planning objectives .
• Work with relevant managing agents to deliver the social value strategies for applicable centres.
• Proactively identify and com municate with external community and charity stakeholders to gain their commitment and widespread support.
• Excellent co-ordination and communication with the Business Support Managers