Social Impact and Engagement Manager

KAEFER UK and Ireland

Count on us.

Job title: Social Impact and Engagement Manager

Location: Sellafield

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Social Impact and Engagement Manager to join our team at Sellafield on a permanent basis. The Social Impact and Engagement Manager will be a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our social impact strategy in line with our commitments to Sellafield LTD. Reporting into the People Business Partner, the Social Impact and Engagement Manager will design, implement, and evaluate programmes that strengthen community relationships, promote social value, and align with our broader people strategy. This is a strategic and hands-on role, perfect for someone passionate about inclusive growth, stakeholder engagement, and making a tangible difference in the community.

How you will make an impact

• Develop and lead the implementation of our Social Impact and Engagement strategy aligned with organisational goals and contractual commitments.

• Collaborate with the People Team to embed social impact initiatives into our People & Culture agenda.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local communities, education institutions, voluntary sector partners, and government stakeholders.

• Drive initiatives in areas such as education outreach, employability, STEM engagement, social mobility, and local economic development.

• Lead the delivery of measurable social value outcomes, tracking impact using recognised frameworks and metrics.

• Support internal communications and training efforts to embed a culture of social responsibility across the business.

• Coordinate employee volunteering, community investment, and partnership programmes.

• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through targeted engagement activities.

• Monitor sector trends, legislation, and best practices across the industry.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in a social impact, CSR, public engagement, or related role—ideally within infrastructure, energy, or highly regulated sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across diverse groups internally and externally.
• Experience delivering community programmes or partnerships that drive measurable impact.
• Solid understanding of social value policy frameworks and reporting methodologies.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to think both strategically and operationally.
• Passionate about people, place, and purpose, with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.

These things are not essential, but it would be an advantage if you also had:

• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, communications, public affairs, sustainability, HR).
• Knowledge of the nuclear or energy sector

Why KAEFER?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.

The company has thirteen operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 32,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us!

Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day – they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:

Financial benefits

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 7.5% from KAEFER
• Discretionary, non-contractual, company bonus scheme (annual)
• Long term service reward
• Life cover (x3 annual salary)
• Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee)

Work life balance

• 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year

Health, Happiness and Family

• BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor
• Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses)
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Company paid sick leave following probationary period

Learning & Development

• Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us
• Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.