BDRI-002-25-R - ILR, Tenders and Contracts Adviser

University of Kent; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Chatham seeks an ILR, Tenders and Contracts Adviser to manage apprenticeship tenders and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a university degree or equivalent, have experience in monitoring tenders, and be skilled in writing reports. This role offers hybrid working options, 43 days of leave per year, an excellent pension scheme, and corporate healthcare benefits. Join us and contribute to a collaborative working environment while supporting our community.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate healthcare plan

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent experience.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes in a relevant context.
• Experience of monitoring the publication of tenders for apprenticeship provision and writing successful tenders.
• Experience of writing clear and concise business reports for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Draft applications linked to apprenticeship delivery.
• Bid for Higher and Degree Apprenticeship tenders.
• Monitor publications of tenders and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee ILR completion and finance team.

Skills

Knowledge of quality assurance processes

Experience of monitoring tenders

Writing clear business reports

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above

Job description

Join us as ILR, Tenders and Contracts Adviser where you will help manage the administrative processes that underpin the work of the Apprenticeship Unit to ensure its smooth and efficient running and compliance with relevant quality assurance standards, codes of practice, and University guidelines.

You will ensure that the quality and excellence of the provision is well communicated with both internal and external stakeholders, managing communications across a range of channels.

As ILR, Tenders and Contracts Adviser you can expect to be involved in:

• Drafting successful applications linked to apprenticeship and provision delivery.
• Finding and successfully bidding for Higher and Degree Apprenticeship and other provision tenders that are in-line with the Hubs portfolio
• Monitoring on a consistent basis the publication of tenders for apprenticeship to maintain a comprehensive overview of activity, including maintaining a register of tenders and contracts and monitor policy and Skills England updates relating to apprenticeship delivery, taking the lead when writing responses and reports on behalf of the Unit
• Working in conjunction with the Head of Apprenticeship Compliance to ensure that all tenders, contracts and provision is compliant with university and external regulatory body requirements
• Overseeing the completion of the ILR and the finance team associated with this.

What will you bring to the role?

• University Degree or equivalent experience
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes in a relevant context
• Experience of monitoring the publication of tenders for apprenticeship provision (or similar) and writing successful tenders
• Experience of writing clear and concise business reports for different audiences, including at a senior level.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

•Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)

•43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

•Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

•Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [e-mail] quoting reference number BDRI-002-25.

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