CE Midlands launch new Social Value theme group
A brand new theme group for CE Midlands members will start this autumn. Sue Woollett and Natasha Heritage from Stepnell will be co chairing the group and are keen to welcome new members so please get in touch if you want to get involved.
Sue says “We are committed to driving forward the social value agenda, ensuring that the construction industry not only meets but exceeds its responsibilities to society. By bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, the Social Value Theme Group will champion initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to communities, enhance the environment, and promote economic prosperity.
We aim to facilitate an open forum for industry professionals to share insights, experiences and innovative approaches to social value with a central focus on recognising, reporting, and maximizing social value in all construction activities”
Key Objectives of the Theme Group
· Networking Opportunities through online and face to face meetings
· Support and enable companies to set targets, track progress, and demonstrate their contributions effectively
· Share best practice and opportunities for collaboration
· Recognise excellence
Meetings will be held quarterly online with an annual opportunity to meet face to face enabling us to recognise and celebrate excellence.
If you are a CE Midlands member please contact: tom.carpenter@cemidlands.org to join the social value theme group.
Sue Woollett is a social value manager for Stepnell’s East Midlands region. A relative newcomer to the construction industry, just five years ago, she has a background in volunteering alongside self-employment and employment in education and banking. She is strongly committed to equity and passionate about empowering people to improve their circumstances and experiences.
Natasha Heritage is a Social value manager for the Midlands region at Stepnell. She is passionate about social value, committed to creating meaningful change through her work and strives to make a positive impact in the local community. Previously she was a national team manager for a training provider, working with hard-to-reach NEETs and is currently completing a L4 qualification in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.
