We are looking for an enthusiastic Training and Events Coordinator to join our busy, dynamic and energetic team. The position will offer the ideal opportunity to develop your skills in event coordination within a professional and respected professional body.
The role
The selected candidate will join a team of passionate event professionals who are responsible for delivering high quality training and events, both online and in-person to barristers across England and Wales.
The role holder will need to manage a busy workload, working closely with colleagues within the immediate team and wider department to organise successful, high quality and engaging training and events.
The Training and Events Coordinator’s main responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the coordination, planning and administration of over 150 online and in-person training sessions
* Supporting the end-to-end delivery of online, in-person and hybrid seminars, workshops and events including the Pupillage Fair and the Annual Bar and Young Bar Conference
* Working closely and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to plan and deliver training and events
* Maintaining booking and sales systems to ensure smooth running of own projects
What we’re looking for
* Strong time management skills, and the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
* The ability to show initiative by working independently as well as within a team
* Strong attention-to-detail and customer service skills
* The ability to develop strong relationships with professional audiences
* Proven administrative skills in any area
In return the Bar Council offers excellent benefits, including:
* 27 days annual leave
* Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
* Hybrid working
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Access to discounts at 100s of retailers through our Member Benefits portal
* Access to an online Wellbeing Centre with free fitness videos, healthy recipes, and guided meditation
* Life cover, and more
About The Bar Council
The Bar Council represents approximately 17,000 barristers in England and Wales. It promotes the Bar’s high quality specialist advocacy and advisory services; fair access to justice for all; the highest standards of ethics, equality and diversity across the profession; and the development of business opportunities for barristers at home and abroad.
The Bar Council is the governing body and the Approved Regulator for the Bar of England and Wales. It discharges its regulatory functions through the independent Bar Standards Board.
All candidates are required to apply online with a CV and Cover letter. Candidates are strongly advised to address the essential criteria as specified in the person specification.
Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact. The Bar Council is part of the ‘Disability Confident’ scheme. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview under this scheme
Closing Date: 12 May 2026
Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 18 May 2026
The General Council of the Bar aims to recruit a talented workforce and values the diversity in background, skills and experience of its staff. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all job applicants irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, maternity or pregnancy, marital or civil partnership status or gender re-assignment.