Job Vacancy – BWF Technical Liaison Manager

Job description
 
The British Woodworking Federation is the trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK.  We have over 600 members, representing a total turnover of approximately £0.5 billion of manufacturing in the UK in 2013.
 
As a key element of our service BWF offer advice and guidance on technical issues, explain the implications of policy, regulation and standards changes and represent our members’ views on standards and regulatory bodies, as well as answering day-to-day queries through our helpline.
 
We are recruiting a Technical Liaison Manager to work with our Technical Director and manage the delivery and communication of the BWF’s technical support to our members. It is an exciting, challenging and demanding role in a dynamic, modern and award winning Trade Body.  This role will give you an unparalleled opportunity to work with leaders in the woodworking sector, influence the development and direction of the industry and to shape the BWF’s technical services for the future.
 
If you would like an informal, confidential discussion, call the Chief Executive, Iain McIlwee on 0844 209 2610. 
 
To apply, please send a full CV with a covering note setting out the reasons why you believe you are best qualified for the position to iain.mcilwee@bwf.org.uk, by 31st January 2014.
 
Desired Skills and Experience
 
You will have knowledge of timber products and the joinery sector, be a team player and have the ability to break down complex information and communicate simply and effectively both orally and in writing.   You should have a good grasp of using IT (including MS Office packages).
 
We would like you to be ready to start in the second half of March.