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Apologies for any cross-posting. Geoff West Hispanic BL London ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT CANNING HOUSE ABOUT CANNING HOUSE Canning House Canning House is the home of the Hispanic and Luso Brazilian Council, a non-political registered charity whose aim is the fostering of closer UK relationships with Latin America, Spain and Portugal. It is a membership organisation, the major part of whose funding comes from Britain's corporate sector; it also receives support from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK Trade & Investment, the IDB, the European Commission, schools and universities, associations and individuals. Location The jobs are based at Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London JOB OPPORTUNITIES * Head of Corporate Department * Head of Culture & Education HEAD OF CORPORATE DEPARTMENT Salary £28k plus bonus, a higher salary may be available for very experienced candidates Role The role of the Head of Corporate Department is to: * Develop and stage a programme of events on current affairs, which is topical, relevant to members and key stakeholders and attracts sponsorship. * Maintain and increase the corporate membership. * Manage the marketing of Canning House, in particular the Website. * Manage Room Hire activities. The jobholder will manage a small team and is a key member of the management team. Profile We are looking for an energetic and proactive individual, with good inter-personal skills who possesses; * a good knowledge of the political and economic situation of Latin America * graduate level or equivalent education. * the ability to plan and organise events, ranging from high profile major events to small discussion groups. * the presentation and marketing skills to develop new corporate members * the skill to attract sponsorship * the ability to manage a team and work effectively in a small organisation * proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and some knowledge of Portuguese Applications Further information is available from [log in to unmask] To apply: please send: * a one or two page letter highlighting your relevant skills * a CV, including your current salary * the names and addresses of 2 referees, ( we will not contact them without seeking your permission) by email to [log in to unmask] or by post to Pilar Socarras, Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PJ. Closing date for applications Wednesday 1st September 2004. HEAD OF CULTURE AND EDUCATION Salary £22k plus bonus Role The role of the Head of Culture and Education is to develop and stage a programme of cultural events on Latin America and Iberia which is relevant to cultural members and key stakeholders and capable of attracting sponsorship. This programme ranges from major events; such as the Canning Cultural lecture to book launches and talks about travel. The holder is also responsible for developing and managing an education programme, targeted at secondary school students, working with the Library Staff. Profile We are looking for an energetic and proactive individual, with good inter-personal skills who possesses; * a good knowledge of the culture of Latin America and Iberia. * graduate level or equivalent education. * the ability to plan and organise events, and liaise with speakers and the cultural attaches of the embassies, * the skill to attract sponsorship. * the ability to manage volunteers and work effectively in a small team * proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and some knowledge of Portuguese Applications Further information is available from [log in to unmask] To apply: please send: * a one or two page letter highlighting your relevant skills * a CV, including your current salary * the names and addresses of 2 referees, ( we will not contact them without seeking your permission) by email to [log in to unmask] or by post to Pilar Socarras, Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PJ. Closing date for applications Wednesday 1st September 2004. ---------- End Forwarded Message ---------- ************************************************************************** Experience the British Library online at www.bl.uk Help the British Library conserve the world's knowledge. Adopt a Book. www.bl.uk/adoptabook ************************************************************************* The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and notify the [log in to unmask] : The contents of this e-mail must not be disclosed or copied without the sender's consent. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the British Library. The British Library does not take any responsibility for the views of the author. *************************************************************************