Framework Coordinator

UKCEH ishiring a Framework Coordinator tomanagethe delivery ofkey opportunities as part ofour Tender Support this role you willplay a critical role in managing the full lifecycle of opportunities ensuring the delivery ofhigh qualityproposalssubmittedthrough framework agreements.

You willmaintainorganisational compliance while working closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) external partners and internal responsibility for tracking and reporting on framework management;disseminatingopportunitiescoordinating partnerresponses and ensuring bid will thensupport the projects by monitoringdelivery and in line with internal standards and funder expectations.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised collaborative and able to communicate clearly across teams. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities will be key to your success.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Bid Coordination & Submission

• Coordinate the full bid process for framework opportunities from expression of interest to final submission.

• Prepare and submithigh quality compliant bids in line with funder requirements.

• Collate and manage administrative content necessary for proposal completion including nontechnical sections such as quality assurance and supporting documentation.

• Manage internal approval processes to ensure all submissions meet compliance quality and governance standards.

• Upload and complete final proposals using funder systems and procedures.

Project Management & Framework Compliance

• Oversee ongoing project management activity related to framework bids ensuring milestones actions and timelines aremaintained.

• Monitor performance data including social valueKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)and adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Coordinate project milestone approvals and invoicing ensuring alignment with framework pricing structures.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Maintain clear accessible communication with internal and external stakeholders ensuring transparency on framework opportunities and bidding activity.

• Work collaboratively with departments across the organisation to ensure bid documentation is completeaccurate and recorded in relevant systems.

For the role of Framework Coordinator we are looking for somebody with:

• Experience ofbidcoordinationframeworksand social valueperformance tracking

• Educated to degree level or holding a relevant project management qualification (e.g. Agile) or equivalent work experience

• Demonstrable intermediate-advanced IT skills being proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel AccessOutlook PowerPoint Teams Visio) and SharePoint Systems

• Excellentinterpersonal skills includingwritten and verbal communication

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate diverse stakeholder groups to support project delivery

• A track recordof deliveringaccuratecompliance checks andmaintaininghighquality auditready records

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy across multiple data systems

• Strong organisational planning and timemanagement skills able to prioritise effectively under pressure

• Confident managing own workload knowing when to escalate or seek support where necessary

Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference enabling people and the environment to prosper and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.

As a valued member of our team youll get:

• 27 days annual leave rising to 29 days after five years plus 3 days for our Christmas closure

• 10% employer pension contribution

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)

• 24/7 access to support for physical mental social health or financial wellbeing plus trained Welfare Officers

• Flexible working opportunities

And much more

Youll be joining a leading independent not-for-profit research institute committed to recruiting talented people like you supporting your career progression and giving you the environment and resources you need to thrive at UKCEH.

Please note: Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self-sponsorship please indicate this in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process.

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