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title: Methods appoints Emma Clayton-Jory as Social Value Lead
description: Methods strengthens its commitment to social value with the appointment of Emma Clayton-Jory as Social Value Lead, aligning with new UK procurement reforms.
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# [Methods appoints Emma Clayton-Jory as Social Value Lead](https://blog.methods.co.uk/en/all-insights/methods-appoints-emma-clayton-jory-as-social-value-lead)

 Written by [Methods](https://blog.methods.co.uk/en/all-insights/author/methods) | Oct 8, 2025 12:58:32 PM

We’re delighted to announce that **Emma Clayton-Jory** has been appointed as **Social Value Lead at Methods**.

This strategic appointment strengthens our commitment to embedding **social value** across everything we do — ensuring that our work not only delivers outcomes for clients but also creates meaningful, measurable benefits for people, communities, and the environment.

Emma will continue in her role as **Bid Manager**, bringing together her expertise in public procurement and social value to help shape how Methods delivers impact in line with evolving legislation and client expectations.

### **Leading in a Changing Landscape**

Recent updates to the **Procurement Act 2023** and the **Social Value Model (PPN 002)** represent a significant shift in how public contracts are awarded. Public authorities are now legally required to maximise public benefit — with social value commitments becoming contractually binding, tracked through KPIs, and integrated across the full contract lifecycle.

These changes present an opportunity for Methods to demonstrate our **values in action** — showing how we create long-term impact, not just through what we deliver, but how we deliver it.

### **About Emma**

A member of the **Institute of Social Value (ISV)** and a **qualified Social Value Practitioner**, Emma brings nearly 15 years of bid management experience across the public and private sectors.

She has been a passionate advocate for social value since the introduction of the **Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012**, contributing to national working groups such as the **National Social Value Taskforce (NSVT)** and the **Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Social Value Group**.

Emma’s career began in the NHS, where she developed service user and community engagement initiatives, before leading social value strategies across England, Wales, and Scotland.

### **Driving Lasting Impact**

As Social Value Lead, Emma will focus on:

- Guiding our strategic response to the **Procurement Act** and **Social Value Model** updates
- Ensuring our bids and projects deliver **meaningful, measurable commitments** aligned with client and community priorities
- Strengthening relationships with **community partners** and stakeholders
- Supporting delivery teams to **embed social value** throughout project lifecycles

Alongside this, Emma remains actively involved in sector initiatives, including:

- The **ISV Pathways Forum**, designing accredited career pathways for social value professionals
- The **NSVT Community of Practice**
- The **93% Club**, driving change in state education and opportunity
- Mentoring programmes supporting **young people from low social mobility backgrounds**

Emma’s appointment reflects Methods’ dedication to **creating lasting, positive change** — for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

If you’d like to learn more about how we approach Social Value at Methods, contact us at **socialvalue@methods.co.uk**.

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