Let’s Talk Social Value, Stories & Insights - Jacob Hill, ISV
Episode overview
In this Bitesize episode of Let’s Talk Social Value – Stories and Insights, Jacob Hill, founder of Offploy and interim CEO and board member at the Institute for Social Value (ISV), talks about stepping into the role and what he has learned so far about the organisation and the wider sector. The conversation explores how ISV supports social value practitioners, organisations and technology providers, and how it connects with Social Value International as the UK “chapter” and custodian of its training and accreditation offer.
What you’ll hear
Why former CEO Isabelle chose to move on after delivering a successful plan, and how Jacob has “jumped in” as interim CEO while still leading Offploy.
Jacob’s ambition to professionalise social value practitioners, moving them from a bolt-on function to the “conscience” and “soul” of their organizations, with clearer membership levels, recognition and learning pathways.
How ISV is evolving beyond its accounting roots to better serve emerging specialisms such as social value solutioning, delivery of commitments, and social value in procurement and social media.
Inside ISV’s next chapter
Jacob explains ISV’s relationship with Social Value International, describing ISV as the UK licensee that curates access to SVI’s methodologies, training and accreditation while building additional value through membership, community and events.
He outlines plans to clarify the learning journey for practitioners, celebrate organizations that hold themselves to high standards, and shine a light on technology and reporting providers that power the sector.
Opportunities to get involved
Jacob invites existing members, lapsed members and those new to ISV to challenge him, share their “issues list” and help shape the future direction of the Institute during his interim tenure.
Listeners hear how to engage through advisory boards, member connect events, and one‑to‑one 15‑minute conversations Jacob is hosting every Tuesday afternoon to gather feedback and ideas.
“It’s not about pulling together the data, it’s about being the conscience, the soul of a company as a social value practitioner.” - Jacob Hill
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