Social Value Graduate

The Social Value team within Strategy & Growth supports our clients, business lines and market sectors deliver impactful social, environmental and economic value. With strategic planning, client relationships and market insight we play a central role enabling sustainable, profitable growth across all business lines and market sectors. We are intentional, responsible and strategic, supporting key growth sectors, pursuits and work winning and client delivery aligned to our Sustainable Legacies strategy., You will support the delivery of our social value strategy across our business. You will work collaboratively across our offices and teams, community and education partners, and local communities to drive positive outcomes and track progress toward our social value objectives. Does this sound like something you can do, and do well? If so, read on… Here's what you'll do

• Support the development of social value delivery plans for regional teams, co-creating and supporting social value programmes that contribute to our Social Value Strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify key areas for social impact aligned to our clients aims and objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with our external partners and third sector organisations.
• Support the development of resources to enable the AECOM workforce to deliver social value programmes, for example resource packs, materials, and partnerships for educational engagement programmes. Engage and upskill employees through training and guidance resources, and managing our Social Value intranet site.
• Manage our corporate social value policies and process including social value hours usage, workplace giving programme, external social value requests.
• Collate, analyse and report social value data. Generate regular reports and case studies on social impact performance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with the Strategy & Growth team to manage budget requests, track expenditure and engage with suppliers.
• Stay informed about best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements related to social value, corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
  
  We're looking for a passionate and motivated graduate to join the Social Value team within our Strategy & Growth function at AECOM, at either our Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds or London offices., Ready to push the limits of what's possible?
Here's what we're looking for:
• You hold a Degree or a Masters in a relevant subject (for instance: Social Science, Geography, Sustainability, preferred but not essential. Relevant experience in this or similar roles would be advantageous.
• A passion for delivering positive outcomes for the community: A demonstrated interest in delivering positive social impact, sustainability, social justice, or community development.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate the benefits of social value to internal and external partners. You will be able to present information clearly and effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.
• You have proven organisational skills and attention to detail- evidence of an organised approach to task/project management - Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole with the ability to manage multiple projects and respond to requests.
• Digital & Analytical Skills: Able to understand and analyze data, and measure the impact of initiatives. You have strong skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital literacy.
• Problem solving including bringing new ideas and innovation to the team.
• You're proactive and ambitious, work well both alone and in a team, and can bring about new ideas on engagement. You use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• You're willing to work flexibly and travel when required to meet with clients and project teams.
  
  Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us., Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades. You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. A full driving licence would be beneficial as the role may occasionally involve travel, however, this is no essential. See our first digital early careers e-brochure About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Here is what you will get from us! On the job support and learning When a graduate starts at AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks, to support with any technical queries Graduate Development Programme Our 2-year graduate ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend several instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role. Alongside the instructor-led elements of the ADVANCE programme, you will also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and can join the ADV ANCE webinar series. We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, which may include Chartership with the relevant international professional bodies i.e., The Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) or The Institute for Social Value (ISV). We have more than 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK and Ireland from more than 40 different disciplines, each making a tangible difference to the environment in which we live and work. See our digital early careers e-brochure