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The Association of Subscription Agents and Intermediaries (ASA) seeks a new Secretary General The ASA is looking for someone with good knowledge of the industry to take on the role of Secretary General when the present incumbent leaves later this year. The position of Secretary General is perhaps better described as Chief Executive of the ASA in case you were wondering what a Secretary General does! The main requirements for the job are as follows: Experience Applicants should have experience at a senior level in a subscription agency, intermediary and/or journal publishing company and have a wide range of contacts in the industry. The role is international in scope and some travel is a requirement. There is no necessity to be resident in the UK. The work entails: Writing and editing ASA News Designing and organising the annual conference Representing the ASA by writing papers, making presentations and attending appropriate meetings Representing the interests of the ASA on standards and other similar bodies and associations Representing the ASA to Publishers as required Handle, together with the Treasurer, the ASA finances Promote the ASA to potential new members and renew existing ones Organise AGM and committee meetings Undertake cooperative projects within the ASA Provide advice to members on non-competitive issues Liaise with the executive committee and membership through email and meetings. If you would prefer to have an informal chat then please do contact me (or Peter Lawson) directly we will both be at UKSG and Peter at the London Book Fair - all discussions are, of course kept entirely confidential. (Rollo Turner +44 1494 534778 Email: [log in to unmask] or Peter Lawson - private +1 203 761 9993 [log in to unmask], office +1 860 675 7834 [log in to unmask]) Closing date for applications is April 18, 2008. . Rollo Turner Secretary General Association of Subscription Agents and Intermediaries +44 (0)1494 534778 www.subscription-agents.org [log in to unmask]