Contracts and Compliance Manager

Southern Domestic Abuse Service; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Domestic Abuse Service is seeking a qualified candidate to lead the development of grant applications and tenders in Havant. This role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills to prepare written materials such as press releases and reports. You will work closely with the Director of Income Generation and Communications, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

The position is permanent, requiring 37 hours a week, with a focus on delivering the organization’s strategic goals. This role also involves managing aspects of Data Protection and GDPR compliance. Applications are accepted via online forms, email, or post.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant applications, bid writing, and commissioning.
• Strong attention to detail for reporting and compliance tasks.
• Excellent written communication skills for press releases and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of grant applications and tenders.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and governance.
• Prepare written materials to communicate core activities.

Job description

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Main purpose and scope of the job

• You will lead on the development and preparation of compelling and high-quality responses to grant applications, bid writing, commissioning and tenders. Support the Director of Income Generation and Communications and wider Executive Leadership Team with responses to complex tenders and funding applications.
• Complete all tender Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Invitations to Tender and relevant administration in an accurate and timely manner.
• Undertake the reporting and monitoring of all grants and commissioned services, in line with contracts and Service Level Agreements and working with the Data Analyst ensuring funding requirements, reporting and compliance are met. Undertake Quality Assurance activities on all aspects of reporting and monitoring prior to submission.
• Prepare written materials including press-releases and annual reports which aid in conveying core activities and promote organisational activities in line with our values.
• Work to deliver the organisation’s strategic plans and fundraising strategy.
• Manage and co-ordinate all administration in relation to funding arrangements, e.g. contracts, tenders, grants, etc.
• Manage (and delegate where appropriate) and quality assure all subject access requests, complaints and data queries in line with Data Protection and GDPR legislation, working with, and supported by the Director of Income Generation and Communications and/or DPO on complex cases.

Available Posts:

Havant: Reference Number: STOPDA898
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37 - (Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 5:30 pm, Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm)

Applying for this post

Please download and complete the job pack, equalities monitoring form and job application form listed at the top of this page.

You can apply by:

• Submitting your application and equal opportunities forms via the online form below
• Emailing your completed application and equal opportunities forms to: [e-mail]
• Posting your application and equal opportunities forms to: FAO: Human Resources, Stop Domestic Abuse, PO Box 53, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1UA

There is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Appointment will be on merit alone.

We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close applications earlier.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.