Title:  Social Value/Communications Graduate

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Social Value / Communications Graduate to join Amey Complex Facilities Division. 

The salary is £28,500 per annum   

Start Date - September 2026

Location - Attendance in Bradford is required one day per week. Candidates may be based anywhere, subject to being able to travel to the office on that day.

Our 2-year Graduate programme at Amey will challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential and build your career with a guaranteed permanent position for you to transition into once you have finished. Throughout your Graduate programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development. We’ll also support and pay towards a relevant professional qualification. 

This entry‑level graduate role offers a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in social value and communications, with a particular focus on delivering measurable outcomes, creating meaningful community impact, and ensuring consistent, high-quality messaging. 

 The graduate will split their time one day per week with Bradford City Council and four days per week with Amey, gaining insight into how social value and impact initiatives are designed, launched and embedded across both a local authority and a major delivery partner. Over a two‑year rotational programme, the role will provide broad exposure to how people, place and employment focused initiatives are communicated internally and externally. 

Key Responsibilities 

•  Supporting the design and delivery of social value initiatives, working with stakeholders and partners to create positive community impact across both Amey and Bradford City Council  

• Building and maintaining relationships to identify opportunities across mentoring, volunteering, fundraising and wider ESG activity  

•  Coordinating Social Impact Days and engagement activity to maximise colleague and community participation  

• Tracking, analysing and uploading performance data, using insights to improve delivery and demonstrate impact  

• Creating reports, case studies and communications content to showcase outcomes and raise Amey’s social value profile 

What you will bring: 

• Minimum 2:1 degree in any subject and a strong focus on social impact.     

• Confident, engaging and comfortable speaking to different audiences and stakeholders 

• Able to attend Bradford once a week 

• A driving licence would be desirable as travel UK is required. 

• Available to join the programme in September 2026. 

• Passion for developing your skills both professional and personally with the drive to complete  

• High level of motivation and initiative; self-starter. 

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.  

Why join Amey? 

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here. 

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you. 

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions 

• Career Growth: Throughout your development, you’ll have regular career conversations to help you reflect on your interests and strengths, so you can explore different disciplines and decide where you’d like to specialise at the end of the programme. 

• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.

• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.  

• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey 

• Flexible working - We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves 

• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership. 

• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.  

• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities 

• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant 

• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey 

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