Dear Colleagues,

The Islamic Manuscript Association is recruiting an Arabic-Speaking Membership and Grant Schemes Coordinator; please find the particulars below.

With thanks,

Armin

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Position: Arabic-Speaking Membership and Grant Schemes Coordinator 
Salary: £22,000–£25,000 per annum
Contract: One year fixed-term in the first instance; Full-time
Location: Cambridge, UK
Deadline: Open till filled

About the Association
The Islamic Manuscript Association is a learned society and professional body dedicated to protecting Islamic manuscript collections and supporting those who work with them. It represents over 700 members from 48 countries. The Association is one of the principal projects of the Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation, a philanthropic educational trust specialising in scholarly publishing; fine book design; and the care, management, and study of manuscript collections.

Job description
The Association is seeking an Arabic and English-speaking membership and grant schemes coordinator. This position is full-time and based at the Association’s office in Cambridge, UK. Initially, the successful candidate will be offered a one-year fixed-term contract; and, after completion of this year, there is the possibility of being offered a permanent position.

The membership and grants schemes coordinator will assist with the day-to-day running of the Association, focusing on the management of the Association’s membership records, the development of members’ resources, the coordination of the Association’s grant schemes, and Arabic-language support for the office. Additional work will include, but not be limited to, the organisation of board meetings, conferences, courses, lectures, and other events.

The role requires one who can work well as part of a small team and also under his or her own direction when necessary. Excellent interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for the Association’s aims are essential. Travel to locations within the UK and abroad may be required as part of the role. The coordinator will report to the assistant and executive director.

Employment in Cambridge will be through the Foundation’s representative company, Tradigital, which is based in Cairo, Egypt. The salary will be £22,000–£25,000 gross per annum depending on experience and qualifications, and all UK statutory benefits and entitlements apply. The employee will receive 38 days’ paid holiday inclusive of all UK bank holidays. The job also provides access to a range of benefits including the KiddiVouchers Childcare Scheme and the Cycle to Work Scheme.

For details of qualifications, essential skills, and to apply, see our website islamicmanuscript.org



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Armin Yavari
Assistant Director
The Islamic Manuscript Association
℅ 33 Trumpington Street
Cambridge CB2 1QY
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)1223 303 177
F: +44 (0)1223 302 218
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W: www.islamicmanuscript.org

The Islamic Manuscript Association Ltd. is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in the Isle of Man (registered no. 002512V). 
Registered Office: PO Box 95, 2A Lord Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1HP.


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