The Clothworkers' Foundation
GRANTS ASSISTANT
£23,000 - £25,000
City of London
A major grant-making trust and the charitable arm of The Clothworkers’ Company is seeking to recruit a Grants Assistant to replace the incumbent, who is moving to another grant-making charity. The Foundation aims through its funding to improve the quality of life, particularly for people and communities that face disadvantage. As a major grant-maker with a permanent endowment, the Foundation adopts a flexible and responsive approach to its giving to a full range of UK registered charities. Along with its associated Trusts, it donated £6.5 million in calendar year 2007.
The Grants Assistant is responsible for providing complete administrative support to the Grants Manager, operating the database (GIFTS), maintaining grant records, and undertaking research as necessary. Applicants should have at least two years’ experience in the voluntary/charitable sector, and have gained a good understanding of the challenges facing that sector. Applications are invited from those with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and educated to degree level or equivalent. They will work as part of a small team, and be expected to use their initiative to resolve issues and tasks set by the Grants Manager. Computer literacy is essential; familiarity with Access/Excel an advantage. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to manage and prioritise their work schedule, be forward thinking, and have good interpersonal skills. They will need to be proactive and adaptable, and show a willingness to learn and take on new tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the work of the Foundation, as part of a long-standing City institution, yet working in modern and convivial surroundings. The new Grants Assistant will be expected to take up the appointment in early August.
Applications with CV to Andrew Woods, The Assistant Secretary, The Clothworkers’ Foundation, Clothworkers’ Hall, Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7AH, including present salary details and supporting statement, or by email to andrewwoods@clothworkers.co.uk.
Closing date: 13 June 2008. Those selected will be advised by 16th Jun, for interview on 20th June.
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CF Grants Assistant role
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THE CLOTHWORKERS’ COMPANY
CATALOGUER
Full time for approx. 4 months
£24,000 pro rata
The Clothworkers’ Company, one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London, is seeking to recruit a cataloguer on a temporary basis to create an automated catalogue of its Library.
As a solo Cataloguer, you will be responsible for implementing a basic classification scheme for the Library and cataloguing and subject indexing the books to agreed standards using CALM, the software used for archive cataloguing (full training will be provided). You will also be responsible for weeding superfluous material and processing new accessions.
You must have a recognised qualification in library studies and experience of cataloguing, classifying and indexing books in an automated environment. Fast and accurate typing skills are essential as is a high standard of computer literacy and the ability to adapt to in-house standards. You must also be flexible, motivated and able to work as part of a small team.
To apply for this position please send a full CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the post to: Andrew Woods, Assistant Clerk, Clothworkers’ Hall, Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7AH or by email to andrewwoods@clothworkers.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 27th June.
Interview date: Friday 11th July
Start date: as soon as possible.
Full details can be downloaded or printed from here : Cataloguer vacancy further information.pdf (43 KB)