Knight Frank is looking to hire a Social Impact Manager to join our Corporate ESG Team and manage our new strategic partnership with our selected charity-based organisation.

We are the world’s leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 600+ Offices across 50 Territories.

Why Knight Frank?

Role:

We are seeking a Social Impact Manager to join our Corporate ESG Team, primarily to oversee our new strategic partnership with our selected charity partner. This role will drive the implementation of a UK-wide social impact programme, promote a strong volunteering culture, and embed our ESG ambition to ‘Strengthen our Communities.’ Additionally, the role will support broader Corporate Community Investment initiatives to maximise the social impact of our charity-based activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of our strategic partnership and other organisations involved, alongside existing corporate charitable investments.
• Oversee our selected charity partner in delivering a UK-based social impact programme that aligns with both business objectives and the charity’s goals.
• Ensure the programme is delivered on time and within budget.
• Support governance and management of additional charity partnerships to maximise shared value in corporate community investment.
• Collaborate with the Corporate ESG Team to apply the ‘Business for Social Impact’ (B4SI) approach for reporting, goal-setting, and assessing social impact.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage employees in our strategic partnership and other initiatives.
• Foster a strong volunteering culture within Knight Frank, maximising participation across teams.
• Ensure volunteering opportunities are delivered to a high standard and work with HR/Insight to monitor and evaluate participation.
• Work with Marketing, Internal Comms, and PR to embed our ‘Strengthening our Communities’ purpose and showcase community impact.
• Build strong internal stakeholder relationships to drive company-wide engagement.
• Support the development of clear processes for social impact decision-making and manage the Charities Aid Foundation relationship.
• Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance contributions to our Corporate ESG strategy.

Key Experience Required:

• Passion for creating positive change in local communities and delivering on corporate ESG ambitions.
• At least 5 years’ experience in community engagement, social impact, and corporate partnerships, with advantageous (but not essential) experience in community sport for social change.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, including leading corporate volunteering programmes and fostering cross-team collaboration with senior leaders, external partners, and clients.
• Expertise in impact measurement, reporting, and programme delivery, with a creative mindset for volunteering, engagement, and partnership development.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and networking skills, recognising community engagement as a brand-building tool, with flexibility for national travel.

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Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and provide equal opportunities for everyone.  We also offer reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates have a fair chance during the recruitment process.