Community Benefits Manager

Job Title: Community Benefits Manager

Job reference: TPC7712

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Community Benefits Manager to lead the development and delivery of community engagement, social value, and local economic inclusion initiatives across our construction projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams, local authorities, community groups, and subcontractors to ensure our projects provide meaningful and lasting benefits to the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local residents, community organisations, educational institutions, and key stakeholders.
  • Organise and lead community consultations, site visits, and open days to foster transparency and trust.
  • Act as the primary contact for community enquiries, concerns, and feedback.
• Social Value Delivery
  • Develop and implement community benefit plans aligned with national and local policies, including the National Planning Framework and Project Ireland 2040.
  • Drive targeted programmes focused on local employment, apprenticeships, training opportunities, and SME engagement.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and report on key performance indicators related to social value and community impact.
• Collaboration & Partnership Building
  • Engage subcontractors and suppliers to encourage local procurement and inclusive recruitment practices.
  • Forge partnerships with local charities, schools, and skills organisations to maximise community investment and impact.
• Monitoring & Reporting
  • Track progress and prepare comprehensive reports for internal stakeholders, local authorities, and public sector clients.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant social, environmental, and corporate responsibility standards and legislation.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Social Work, Communications, Community Development, or related disciplines.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in community engagement, social value delivery, or stakeholder management—preferably within construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of Irish public sector procurement processes, community benefit clauses, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and build collaborative working relationships.
• Familiarity with social value reporting tools such as the TOMs Framework or Social Value Portal is advantageous.
• Knowledge of relevant Irish policy and legislation.
• Full driving licence.

Desirable:

• Professional certifications such as Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are advantageous.

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please contact Tom Cullen at Venn Group or apply below.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.