Shortly after leaving his post in May 2008, Jenkins was appointed manager of Tayport, leaving in August 2009 to become assistant manager at Cowdenbeath. winning back to back promotions with the Fife club.
Jenkins left his post in May 2008 and was subsequently appointed manager of Tayport, before leaving in August 2009 to become assistant manager at Cowdenbeath. He secured successive advancements within the Fife club.