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Position: Social Value Manager
Location: Bristol and Cardiff
Working Pattern: Part-Time 16 hours per week
Salary: £30,000-£33,000 FTE
Reporting to: Managing Director
Closing date: 16 October 2026
About Us: At Bray & Slaughter, we are a regional main contractor committed to delivering high-quality construction projects across the South West & South Wales while leaving a lasting positive legacy in the communities where we build. Guided by our core values of integrity, collaboration, and social responsibility, our culture prioritises people, local partnerships, and sustainable growth. We actively drive social value by investing in local supply chains, creating employment and training opportunities, and supporting community initiatives that make a genuine difference.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate and outcomes-driven Social Value Manager to join our team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will lead the strategy, measurement, and delivery of our social value commitments across our projects, clients, and local communities.
Whether you are looking to balance this role with other commitments, returning to the workforce, or simply seeking a flexible part-time opportunity, we offer an environment that values impact over physical visibility.
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Over the summer, our team successfully completed and handed over the full refurbishment of Ward B12 Neurology at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Delivered on time and within budget, the final handover was met with praise from the Client Project Manager for the exceptionally high quality of the finish throughout the modern, rejuvenated space.
"Thanks to all at Bray & Slaughter for your efforts on this scheme, the ward looks amazing and the clinical staff are very excited to move in. There has been lots of great feedback received"
Jake Williams | Client Project Manager | J4 Projects
Executing a major refurbishment within an active healthcare environment presented significant operational complexities. Maintaining the comfort, safety, and routine of both patients and clinical staff required strict site controls across every stage of the works. Noise tasks were scheduled strictly around key hospital routines, such as patient meal times, to avoid causing disruption or agitation to daily clinical activities.
Logistics and supply chain management were critical to the project's smooth execution. Leveraging long-standing supply chain relationships, all subcontractors were briefed from the outset on the sensitive nature of the site, supported by daily trade meetings to enforce ongoing environmental and dust controls. Furthermore, given the severe parking and vehicle constraints at the hospital, material deliveries were coordinated on a strict just-in-time basis and stored entirely within the existing building footprint to keep access routes clear for emergency vehicles, patients, and visitors.
Open communication underpinned the seamless delivery of the project. Our site management team maintained a proactive, transparent working relationship wit the Client Project Manager throughout every phase ensuring complete clarity from site set up to final completion.
We are proud to have delivered an upgraded, functional environment for the hospital team and look forward to continuing our work within the healthcare sector.
What started as a temporary contract 35 years ago turned into a lifetime career!
Marking 35 years since Paul Rosewarne first joined us following his apprenticeship as a Wood Machinist in 1991!
Paul is the second-generation Rosewarne to choose a career at B&S, his dad, Mill Manager Dave, tipped Paul off that we were looking for a machinist. That’s when a fresh-faced, 22-year-old Paul officially joined the team in our joinery workshop.
In the decades since, Paul’s role has truly evolved. Many of you will know him from his time managing the plant and facilities at our head office, where he kept our day-to-day operations running smoothly for years. Keen to take on a new challenge, Paul went on to complete his Level 6 Diploma in Construction Management and made the transition out to our live sites. For the past two years, he has been working as a Site Manager, putting his practical knowledge and new qualifications to work alongside our operations teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
He is currently based on our Filwood Community Centre project, keeping day-to-day operations moving on the ground.
35 years with one company is a massive achievement. Thank you, Paul, for everything you have contributed over the decades and for your continued hard work and commitment!
At our core, we believe in opening our doors to the next generation of industry talent. We recently hosted two brilliant Year 10 students from Bedminster Down School for a week of work experience and it was an impactful reminder of exactly why we do what we do.
Our goal for the week was simple: to challenge the stereotype that careers in construction are only about "boots on the ground" and physical labour. We wanted to show them the incredible breadth of roles, skills, and creativity that power our industry behind the scenes.
"Construction is so much more than bricklaying and hard hats. It’s about leadership, creativity, community engagement, and digital innovation."
A Week in the Life: What They Got Up To
Over five fast-paced days, our students dove headfirst into the diverse world of construction management, business, and community development. Their action-packed itinerary included:
Investing in Our Local Community
Providing meaningful, hands-on opportunities like this is central to our commitment to supporting local talent. By bridging the gap between education and employment, we hope to play our part in building a stronger, more diverse future pipeline for the construction industry.
A huge thank you to the students from Bedminster Down School for their hard work, curiosity, and fantastic energy throughout the week. The future of our industry is in very bright hands!
We are proud to announce that Bray & Slaughter has been honoured with our first-ever President's Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
The internationally renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are among the most respected in the world, attracting nearly 2,000 entries from over 50 countries each year. The scheme recognises organisations that demonstrate world-class health and safety management systems, exceptional leadership, and workforce involvement.
A Decade of the Gold Standard
While a single RoSPA Gold Award is a fantastic achievement, the President's Award is a landmark milestone reserved strictly for organisations that have sustained the highest safety standards by achieving 10 consecutive RoSPA Gold Awards.
Reaching this decade-long milestone underscores our unwavering, long-term commitment to ensuring that our employees, contractors, partners, and the public return home safely to their families at the end of every single working day.
"Accepting the ROSPA Presidents Award recognises a long term sustained commitment to workplace safety, our consistent focus and embedding a company wide culture of safety. Congratulations and thanks to Lee Wilson who has continued to develop and build on the good work we’ve done over the past ten years. I look forward to our continued success as we drive towards the ROSPA Order of Distinction."
Grant Jefferies | Managing Director
Entering the RoSPA Awards requires a rigorous process of reflective practice, continuous learning, and robust data tracking. This milestone is a testament to the fact that as our business grows and the industry landscape evolves, our dedication to protecting our people only grows stronger.
Investing in the next generation is one of the most rewarding things we do. Recently, we were delighted to host work experience students from EACT-Merchants Academy, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at the diverse career paths available in the construction industry.
A huge thank you to our incredible team Grant, Katie, Ed, Paul, Helen, Greg and Will for taking the time to mentor them and show them the ropes.
Below, the students share their experience in their own words, covering everything from estimating and quantity surveying to marketing.
Discovering the World of Work: Our Week with B&S
By the students from Merchants Academy
Monday: Warm Welcomes & New Perspectives
Monday was our first day of work experience, and it was great. The team was so friendly and welcoming from the start, which definitely helped settle our nerves. We got stuck straight into our first tasks and did some fun construction quizzes that helped us learn more about how the industry works.
We also got to meet the great Grant Jefferies, who gave us a really good overview of the business and what they do, which was interesting. Another memorable part of the day was hearing him talk about the recent relegation of Portishead Town FC! It was a really fun and informative first day, and we were excited to see what the rest of the week had in store.
Tuesday: Careers & Site Visits
Katie gave us a really helpful session all about construction careers. Later on, we visited the Filwood site for a tour with Ed and Paul alongside Helen and Katie, which was cool to see in person.
Wednesday: Social Value in Action
We joined a social value meeting where we listened to professionals and took part in round-table discussions about the impact construction has on local communities.
Thursday: Estimating & Quantity Surveying
We met Greg for the first time and learned all about estimating and measurements. We also met Will, who explained what quantity Surveying is and showed us what a standard day in his job looks like.
Friday: The Power of Marketing
We caught up with Helen again and she talked to us about marketing and explained exactly why it's so important for every business to have a marketer.
In Conclusion: What We Learned
"Overall we had an amazing week and learned so much more about the construction industry than we expected. It was brilliant to see how all the different departments work together to get things done.
We want to say a big thank you to everyone who took the time out of their busy days to talk to us, show us around the office and site and answer all our questions. You made us feel like part of the team, and this experience has definitely given us a lot to think about for our future careers!"
Maxwell & Pharel
At Bray & Slaughter, we are committed to inspiring the next generation of construction professionals. Want to learn more about our school partnership programmes or career opportunities? Get in touch with us today.
Following the survival of last week's spectacular summer heatwave, the team swapped their desks for the harbourside on Friday evening for our official team Appreciation Night.
We gathered at the historic Great Western Dockyard, and the Board Walk absolutely delivered. With outstanding food, ice-cold drinks, and brilliant vibes, it was the perfect setting to raise a glass to our team.
The turnout was brilliant, drawing together everyone from across the business. While the sensible among us headed home after dinner to enjoy a peaceful weekend, a special mention must go to our unofficial "After-Party Committee" who took the phrase "just one quick drink" and turned it into a full-blown midnight tour of Bristol's pubs.
Whether they were part of the late-night tour or heading home early, every single person earned this celebration.
A massive thank you to our incredible team for their relentless hard work, brilliant energy, and for making this a great social event.
We are delighted to announce that the Yatton Infant School project has officially achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating!
As the main contractor on this fantastic project, our goal went far beyond constructing a modern learning space. We were determined to deliver a highly sustainable, eco-friendly environment that will inspire pupils and serve the local community for generations to come.
Achieving this rating is no small feat. BREEAM is the world's leading science-based suite of validation and certification systems for a sustainable built environment. An 'Excellent' rating places Yatton Infant School in the top tier of green buildings, recognizing its outstanding performance in areas such as:
This milestone represents a massive collaborative effort. We want to extend a huge thank you to our incredible project team, dedicated supply chain, partners, and the entire school community. Your shared vision and hard work made this achievement possible.
"We are incredibly proud to hand over a school that is as kind to the planet as it is inspiring for its young learners."
Grant Jefferies | Managing Director
