We are seeking an experienced Office Administrator who can undertake a range of administrative tasks to support our busy organisation. The position is based in our friendly Covent Garden offices.
The Poetry Society is one of Britain's most dynamic arts organisations. With innovative education, commissioning and publishing programmes, and a packed calendar of performances, readings and competitions, the Poetry Society champions poetry in its many forms. Current activities include the National Poetry Competition, Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award, SLAMbassadors UK performance championship, Young Poets Network, National Poetry Day Live at Southbank Centre, the Annual Lecture (Liverpool) and Look North More Often in Trafalgar Square. We have nearly 4000 members worldwide, run the Poetry Café, and publish leading poetry magazine, Poetry Review.
For further information please contact Alan Ward award@poetrysociety.org.uk or visit our website
www.poetrysociety.org.uk
Deadline for applications is 5pm Tuesday 20 September 2011. This is a temporary appointment for circa 3-4 days per week, on a three month contract, salary is £21k pro rata. Please send CV + covering letter to Alan Ward, award@poetrysociety.org.uk