Nicola Gooch, Senior Social Value Consultant
Tell us a bit about your job?
I help clients put social value at the heart of their business. By supporting bid teams and demonstrating what ‘good’ looks like to design and embed social value strategies.
What’s one professional skill you’re currently working on?
I am getting to understand Samtaler’s offering and what our clients are looking for so that I can take on my own client portfolio in the next few months.
What is the best thing about your job/what you are looking forward to the most?
I look forward to working with like-minded people with the same passionate belief in social value and the results achieved when we all work together.
What’s led you to Samtaler and working in social value?
I have been involved in social value for the last 12 years, predominantly working for construction companies but more recently at a local authority. I met Sarah about five years ago when she visited a project I was involved with in North Glasgow. I was struck by her appetite for social value and have followed the Samtaler journey via social media ever since.
What things are you focusing on over the next 12 months?
Over the next 12 months, I would like to learn more about economics, especially at a local authority level – what are their challenges, and how can social value be utilised to help? I am also looking forward to seeing what the new Procurement Bill will bring and the impact this will have on the Social Value agenda. Finally, on a personal level, I am looking forward to continuing my mantrailing journey with my Bracco Italiano, Albie.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
My Dog Albie
I love a snuggle in bed with my dog, Albie. Unfortunately, this is a rare occurrence as he’s not allowed up the stairs, let alone on the bed!
How we can help
At Samtaler, we understand the importance of your social value commitment. You’re here because you care about the impact your business has on society and want to be better. We want you to succeed, and we know from experience that achieving social value requires skill, strategy, and support.
To find out how we can help send an email to hello@samtaler.co.uk
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