Salary: £52,805 to £55,979 per year (Grade 13)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: YPO Headquarters, 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield WF2 0XE
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working, plus 29 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
“If you're looking for a stimulating, friendly and rewarding working environment, then YPO could be the place for you.”
About the Role:
Due to a growing team, YPO is seeking a dynamic and experienced Social Value and Sustainability expert to help shape and drive our Social Value and Climate Change strategies. You will work with your colleagues to embed these strategies across the organisation, help deliver on innovative and novel projects, and ensure clear communication and progress monitoring. Your technical expertise will allow you to calculate and monitor KPIs to measure our progress towards our goals to reduce carbon emissions across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive and continuously assist in the development and review of YPO’s Social Value and Climate Change strategies.
• Work with peers to understand and articulate YPO’s approach to Social Value and Climate Change, with measurable goals and KPIs.
• Assist in the production and promotion of an annual Social Value report.
• Develop YPO’s understanding of carbon calculations and promote carbon reduction plans to support YPO’s Net Zero ambitions.
• Engage with and inspire senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises and develop improvement plans.
• Advise procurement and contract teams on integrating social value and sustainability.
• Guide sales and commercial teams on leveraging Social Value as a unique selling point.
• Develop and implement programmes supporting Social Value and Climate Change.
• Identify opportunities for financial savings through sustainable practices.
• Collaborate with partners and other organisations on social value initiatives.
• Represent YPO’s activities in media and ensure consistent policy application.
• Stay current with best practices and trends in social value and sustainability.
Essential Skills:
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Expertise in policy creation and process development.
• Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices.
• Experience in marketing and public relations.
• Ability to inspire and motivate stakeholders.
For a thorough description of the role and essential skills, knowledge and qualifications, please read the job description attached here for more details.
“Our mission is to help the public sector achieve the best possible value when buying products and services across the UK.”
YPO have 50 years' experience in giving back to the public sector. Five decades ago, 13 local authorities came together to combine their buying demands and achieve efficiency, and that's when our organisation as it's known today began.
We supply products and services to a wide range of customers including schools, local authorities, charities, emergency services, the public sector, and other businesses such as nurseries and care homes.
We're 100% publicly owned, by our 13 member authorities, which means the profits we make are returned to our public sector customers, delivering even better value for money.
Benefits of working at YPO:
Local Government Pension (WYPS)
Family friendly policies
Generous holiday allowances
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Access to Occupational Health Service
Discounted sports and leisure memberships
Health care plans
Commitment to staff development and training
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV, along with a supporting statement to Bradley on bradley.naylor@northyorks.gov.uk
To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process, please call Bradley on 01609534365
Key Dates:
The deadline for applications is Midnight on 23rd March 2025
Interviews are planned to take place on the 4th April 2025
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, a change of requirements or a large number of applications being received.
YPO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.