Contracts and Tendering Manager

Right There; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

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We are recruiting for a Contracts and Tendering Manager to join the senior management team and have responsibility for taking ownership of the development and end-to-end submission of tender opportunities and grant funding on behalf of Right There.

The post holder will also manage the associated contract management responsibility and timely reporting to funders whilst collaborating with the internal relationship manager. The Contracts and Tendering Manager will also line manage the Income Generation Officer.

We are Right There, a charity celebrating our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use or family breakdowns.

Last year we supported almost 4000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person's story is unique, and everyone's route home is different - it doesn't matter what the situation is - we're not here to judge, only to help.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Implement the Income Generation strategic plan toward meeting performance objectives.
• Support the Director of Income Diversification and Messaging with scoping, understanding and analysing funding/income pipeline portfolio opportunities in new and current geographical areas.
• Ensure that risk is appropriately evaluated and minimised in all business development propositions.
• Oversee the scoping & risk and presentation process, contributing to an increased level of bid opportunities and awards appropriate to Right There’s mission and vision.
• Responsible for scoping, preparing and submitting high-quality tenders, funding proposals and grants demonstrating the skills and value of Right There as an established service provider whilst supporting the development of new approaches towards programme delivery.
• Provide an excellent internal consultancy and support service to operational colleagues in the commissioning and procurement cycles.
• Coordinate, manage and present all contract reporting requirements, highlighting and encouraging good practice.
• Manage line report(s), fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture to ensure high performance and innovation in all areas and the highest level of delivery at all times.

What we expect from you:

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for someone that has a demonstrable track record of developing and submitting tenders and grant applications or public tender responses, coupled with experience of bid management from identifying opportunities to successful completion/submission. You will also be highly literate with experience gained undertaking a role that involves analysis or research.

What you can expect from us:

We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:

• The post holder will report to the Director of Income Diversification and Messaging.
• Your normal working hours are 35 per week, worked Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm, depending on the needs of the service, with a 1-hour unpaid break.
• Your core place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA.
• Home working is available, it is expected that this role will be office-based approximately 3 days per week.
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3 months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria.
• Life Insurance from day one.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave.

Contracts and Tendering Manager
Postcode: G51 2JA

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Our approach to working with children and young people:

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Purpose of Job:

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In 2023, the ALLIANCE adopted a new, five-year strategic plan and since 2024 we have been strengthening the way we effectively evaluate and report on the impact of our activity to share learning, influence decision-makers, and strengthen reporting.

To continue this work, we are seeking a dynamic and creative Impact and Evaluation Manager to undertake and support impact planning at individual, programme and organisation level, providing practicable support to enable and evaluate impact and help embed a culture of evaluation impact and knowledge exchange.

You will have previous experience of developing and supporting research impact and knowledge exchange activity, and of reporting on research activity. You will have strong organisational, analytical and communication skills, and an ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of an organisation-wide approach to evaluating ALLIANCE activity and its impact.
• Work collaboratively with ALLIANCE colleagues and external consultants to develop and refine outcome maps and suitable evidence data-gathering tools.
• Support ALLIANCE colleagues to gather accurate and meaningful data linked to our activities, programmes and strategic priorities.
• Work with colleagues and partners to develop and embed a consistent approach to evaluation.
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• Analyse, interpret and communicate monitoring and evaluation information to colleagues, external partners and funders.
• Work with ALLIANCE colleagues to create a range of robust and accessible evaluation reports and other outputs from data gathered including the Annual Report and a mid-term review of our strategic priorities.
• Support teams to gather data and develop impact case studies for reporting and communications activities.
• Any other duties as dictated by the evolving nature of the ALLIANCE’s monitoring and evaluation work.
• Any other reasonable duty as required by senior management.

As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:

• 210 hours annual leave (equivalent of 30 days) (pro rata).
• 13 days public holiday that can be taken flexibly (pro rata).
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Open to flexible working (formal and informal).
• Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Time off in lieu.

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Kibble is a specialist provider of services for at-risk children and young people across the UK. Many of the young people the charity cares for have experienced significant trauma in their lives and we provide a safe, stable environment that is both nurturing and therapeutic. With a robust support network and wide range of integrated services, we offer young people opportunities and encourage them to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and realise their own self-worth.

Why Foster with Kibble?

At Kibble Fostering we pride ourselves on being a ‘fostering family’, made up of incredible children and young people. We’re a friendly and professional care team that includes our invaluable foster carers.

We do things differently compared to many other fostering agencies when it comes to the dedicated, skilled and knowledgeable team. We link up to every foster carer and young person, making sure you never feel alone or isolated. This support includes a 24/7 package of supports from our skilled placement supervisors and managers. They can also, if required, draw on wider supports from our colleagues working to support other Kibble Group community-based services.

Our success as a service has been recognised in our most recent Care Inspection. We were assessed to be sector-leading for assessment and care planning. Read our Care Inspection report here.

We train together, make plans for our service together. We also recognise the need to support our foster carers financially and believe our foster carer fees to be amongst the highest remuneration rates in the country. Kibble Fostering provides long-term continuity and stability for the most vulnerable children within a supportive professional family.

To foster is to provide care, support and a loving home to a child or young person who is unable to live with their birth family.

There are various reasons why a child comes into care. These are normally due to the child’s early childhood experiences. Many of the young people at Kibble have experienced trauma in their short lives. Being welcomed into a supportive family home can be life-changing for them.

If approved as a foster carer with Kibble Fostering, you then become part of a team recognised to be sector leading. This covers their approach to care, support and planning for our young people.

Full-time Foster Carer:

This is when you have a young person placed on a full-time basis. For this role, we would not expect you to be in any other paid employment, committing fully to your self-employed role as a full-time foster carer.

• Provide compassionate care and support for foster children, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
• Foster a safe and nurturing environment, promoting positive behaviour, emotional growth, and a positive attitude towards education.
• Maintain accurate records of care and progress, communicating effectively with the team around the child.
• Advocate for the child and, where appropriate, support their relationship with their birth family.
• Demonstrate patience, understanding and resilience, and be keen to practice therapeutic parenting skills.

The benefits of Fostering with Kibble:

• Full care team around for 24-hour support.
• Allocated Family Placement Supervisor.
• Allocated support worker who provides support for the young people and carers, carrying out focused pieces of work in support of all aspects of the care plan.
• All young people can experience regular outreach time with support staff each week.
• Excellent training and qualification opportunities.
• Generous professional fees – up to £35k per child, per annum.
• Generous allowances – up to £15k per child per annum.
• Regular supervision.
• Access to additional and specialist resources in support of the young person or foster carer as part of the Kibble Group.
• 28 days annual leave.

Fostering Assessment:

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We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have a spare room in your home.
• Have the time to give a child comfort, stability and security.
• Are willing to commit to training and professional development.

Kibble Fostering welcomes applications from individuals from all backgrounds.