Since this is an administrative role, I don't see a big problem. Having an arb as CEO or volunteer coordinator would be problematic.

On Sep 3, 2011 9:25 AM, "Deryck Chan" <deryckchan@gmail.com> wrote:
> Will this new official capacity as WMUK paid staff present any conflict of
> interest with Richard's current role as en.wp arbitrator?
> On Sep 1, 2011 7:47 PM, "Chris Keating" <chriskeatingwiki@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> As I understand it, I'm on a temporary contract until January 15.
> Details of
>>>> the role are publicly available at
>>>> http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Office_Administrator.
>>>
>>> Ok, so you're basically being hired to work on the fundraiser. I guess
>>> the plan is to wait until the CEO starts before deciding how office
>>> admin will be handled in the long-term. Not long to wait for that now!
>>>
>>
>> That's right.
>>
>> Once we have a Chief Exec we will have a much clearer idea of how a
>> number of roles which we've had in mind for some time will pan out.
>> There will definitely be an ongoing need for some administrative
>> support but not necessarily to this job description, hence us
>> advertising a few weeks ago on a temporary basis.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Chris
>>
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