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 manager 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
• Full details can be found in the job & person specification on our website.

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 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 be will office-based c 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
• Ongoing learning and development

We are recruiting for a Volunteer Coordinator to develop our Adult Mentoring programme. This is a newly created role and the post-holder will coordinate and oversee the effective delivery of a community-based adult mentoring service for people we support within Right There programmes.

The Volunteer Coordinator will have responsibility for engagement, recruitment, training and day-to-day supervision of volunteer mentors and the ongoing support of mentee and mentor matches and liaison.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Volunteer Management including recruitment, training and regular support and reflection with volunteer mentors
• Confidently manage and coordinate positive, respectful and compassionate relationships between mentor and mentee, ensuring good boundaries
• Build upon existing relationships with Social Work, Third Sector and other professionals and strengthening these relationships
• Liaise with referral sources regarding new and existing mentoring referrals
• Attend multi-agency meetings as required advocating on behalf of the people we support
• Ensure that adequate safeguarding measures are in place for both mentors and mentees and participation in on-call rota system as required
• Contribute towards the design, development delivery and evaluation of our programmes, ensuring we are adopting a co-produced approach where possible
• Ensure accurate and factual record keeping at all times by ensuring support plans are completed and updated in accordance with GDPR and confidentiality processes
• Ensure risk assessments are updated for the people we support

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 a skilled leader who has gained experience of volunteer and/or staff management, you will also have practical knowledge of adult safeguarding practices and trauma informed approaches. You will have gained experience of supporting adults with complex needs who have faced homelessness and you will also have knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to vulnerable adults.

A full driving license and access to a car for work purposes is an essential requirement together with insurance that covers both domestic and business use.

What you can expect from us

• Your normal working hours are 35 per week worked Monday to Friday and flexibly between the hours of 8am and 6pm depending on the needs of the service, with 1-hour unpaid break. Weekend and evening work will be required occasionally to meet the needs of people we support.
• Your usual place of work is 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA. You are also required to work in the local community and you will be paid travel expenses from your usual place of work for appointments undertaken in the course of your duties. Home working is available in agreement with the line manager, based on the needs of the service.
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (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.
• 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
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave