The Furniture Makers Company

Who we are

The Furniture Makers’ Company is the British furnishing industry’s charity and a city of London Livery Company.

The Company is at an exciting time in its development: Our role of fostering and supporting a thriving current and future industry, encouraging excellence in design, helping young people to enter the industry through our education programmes and helping those in need from the ranks of former workers becomes more and more relevant.

The furnishing industry employs around 250,000 people across manufacturing, retail, design and teaching, and in every sector from home, office and garden furniture, fabrics, carpets, flooring, and lighting, to wallcoverings, kitchens, bathrooms, and interior design.

A vast range of people are involved, from students to business owners, textile designers to furniture makers, carpet fitters to kitchen installers.

We are here to help when help is needed the most. An applicant might need a grant for essential home repairs or a contribution towards specialised equipment, help with the costs of a respite break or replacing a worn-out fridge.

Every story is different and we assess each application with care and consideration.

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced welfare administrator. You must

• Have experience of using bespoke databases and good ICT skills.

• Be able to work in a small team and be prepared to help in a wide variety of tasks without the formal Job Description: enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential. 

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills

• Be dependable and reliable: able to produce consistently high quality written work.

• Have good personal organisation and presentation; first class communication skills.

• Have the ability to work confidentially, with discretion and with sensitivity and tact whilst dealing with a wide range of people.