The Worshipful Company of Innholders seeks to employ an Assistant Clerk to help organise Company events, membership and diaries; to ensure the Clerk’s office runs smoothly; and to support the Clerk generally in running the Company. As a small but busy team, we are looking for an energetic, highly organised and efficient colleague, who will enjoy turning their hand to a variety of tasks.
The position is for four days a week (Monday-Thursday) to be based mainly at the listed Innholders’ Hall in the City of London.
The successful applicant will have excellent attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and will embrace the opportunity to get involved in different aspects of the Company’s activities, depending on aptitude and previous experience.
Key Responsibilities
- To administer Company events, send invitations, monitor replies, prepare table plans and menus, and ensure smooth running of dinners etc held at the Hall
- To assist the Clerk with organising Committee and Court meetings, to attend and draft agendas and minutes for committees
- To maintain the diaries of the Clerk and the Master, to receive and respond to incoming invitations
- To update and oversee the membership database
- To post invoices and other basic book-keeping (training given if required)
- To assist with maintenance and contents of the website and preparation of the Annual Review
- To maintain relationships with charities supported by the Innholders Charitable Foundation, organising visits and liaising with Committee members as required.