Social Value

Coyle Personnel Awarded Silver Social Value Quality Mark by the SVQM CIC

Coyle Personnel is proud to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Silver Social Value Quality Mark by Social Value Quality Mark CIC. This accreditation recognises organisations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to creating positive social, economic, and environmental impact.

Picture Caption: Zara Woodman, Coyle Personnel Social Value Lead, with Roger Stewart, Coyle Personnel Director.

 

The Silver Social Value Quality Mark is a rigorous standard in the UK, signifying Coyle Personnel's dedication to values-led business practices and our focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for candidates, clients, communities, and the environment. This achievement highlights our ongoing efforts to embed social value into the core of our operations.

Building upon our commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices, we have demonstrated a robust approach to measuring, calculating, and enhancing our social value. Achieving the Silver level accreditation reflects our continuous improvement and positions Coyle Personnel as a leader in the recruitment sector regarding social impact.

 

To attain this recognition, Coyle Personnel underwent a comprehensive assessment, evaluating performance across key areas, including:

• Creating opportunities for individuals who face barriers to employment, such as those who are NEET (not in education, employment, or training), long-term unemployed, or ex-offenders.
• Investing in staff upskilling through education and training to build a more capable and resilient workforce.
• Reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainability within business operations to mitigate environmental impact.
• Supporting employees in making positive health choices that benefit their mental and physical well-being.
• Demonstrating the positive impact of these actions through robust data collection, analysis, and reporting.

This accreditation reinforces Coyle Personnel’s position as a socially responsible organisation. With Silver status now secured, we are eligible to apply for the Gold Award after maintaining its commitment at this level for 12 months.

 

Leadership Reflections on the Achievement

Zara Woodman, Social Value Lead at Coyle Personnel, commented:

“We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the Silver Social Value Quality Mark. The award recognises the significant progress we've made since starting our social value journey and reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a positive impact in the community. We look forward to continuing this journey, growing stronger, and aiming for the Gold Quality Mark next. Social value remains central to everything we do at Coyle Personnel, and this award is a testament to the dedication of our team in achieving great outcomes for those we work with.”

 

Chris Coyle, CEO of Coyle Personnel, added:

“This accreditation is a real reflection of the work we’ve put into making social value a core part of our business. It’s not just a box to tick—it’s something that genuinely benefits our people, the communities we work in, and the future of the company. Getting Silver is a big step forward, and it’s brilliant to see the impact we’re already making. A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in this—now let’s keep building on this momentum and aim for Gold!”

 

Richard Dickins, Managing Director of Social Value Quality Mark CIC, also shared his thoughts:

“Congratulations to Coyle Personnel on the deserved award of Silver. Our auditor particularly noted the organisation's commitment to driving social value through its core activities as a leading recruiter of skilled professionals. Coyle's initiatives to reduce barriers into employment for society's marginalised and disadvantaged will support a lasting positive legacy. We look forward to supporting the agency as they work towards Gold.”