Job Title
Communications and Engagement Officer
Hours
Full time
Hybrid Working Policy - Minimum 8 days per month in office, plus events and stakeholder engagements
Job level
£45,000 to £48,000 per annum - Band 5
Location
High Holborn, London
The Role
At the Bar Standards Board we regulate barristers in the public interest. The Communications and Engagement Officer will play a critical role in supporting the organisation to deliver high-quality, integrated communications and stakeholder engagement that deliver the agreed business outcomes.
Working as part of a small and agile team, the role encompasses both external and internal communications delivery, ensuring effective alignment of messaging with our overarching strategy, culture, vision and values.
This hands-on role involves collaborating across the organisation to develop innovative initiatives that enhance the BSB’s public profile while also strengthening internal communications, ensuring that every member of our organisation is informed and engaged, and supporting engagement with stakeholders to enhance the BSB’s reputation through effective relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves collaborating closely with colleagues, providing expert advice and recommendations on communications and stakeholder engagement. You will support internal and external communications through planning, content creation, media relations, campaigns and will work across channels including websites and social media. You will support stakeholder engagement by producing briefings and attend regular meetings with senior leaders representing the organisation. The role involves using insights, data, and analytics to measure the impact and performance of our channels and activities.
Key skills and experience
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.
Strong brief writing skills
Robust understanding of media relations and strategic communications planning.
Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management.
Ability to work in fast-paced conditions while managing multiple priorities.
Proactive, independent decision-making paired with strong collaborative abilities.
Digital proficiency, including Microsoft Office, digital platforms, and design tools that support content production and storytelling capability.
Insight into how communications underpin trust and confidence and shape an organisation’s reputation.
Internal and external communications experience.
Full details of the role requirements, and role specification can be viewed in the job description – (see below / attached).
The BSB
The (BSB) regulates barristers and their professional practice and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales in the public interest. We are responsible for setting education and training requirements, setting standards, authorising organisations, monitoring the service provided, and handling complaints. Barristers work at the heart of our justice system so BSB’s mission is fundamentally important to the rule of law.
Our people value our friendly and respectful environment, our support for flexible working, the opportunity to have a high degree of impact and our interesting, challenging, and varied work. More about our work can be viewed on our website, including our .
Working for the BSB
The Bar Standards Board offers excellent terms and conditions of employment, including:
Hybrid Working is the agreed way of working.
We work from the office for a minimum of eight days per month.
Option to work from the office more and attendance expected when there are team or organisational events.
Up to 31 days annual leave, plus a holiday transfer scheme
Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
Parental leave and flexible working policies
Private medical insurance
Plus, a range of additional benefits, including discounts and rewards.
Applying
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter, addressing the essential criteria from the person specification. We operate an anonymous recruitment process, to reduce the chance of unconscious bias from our process, please remove your name and other personal information from your CV and covering letter before submitting.
The Bar Standards Board is a Disability Confident Committed employer. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact Vivien Bock, HR Adviser on 0207 611 4699 or to discuss arrangements.
The Bar Standard Board 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.
Closing Date
3rd July 2026 at 23:59pm
Proposed Interview Date
21st July 2026 (in person)
Contact Details
0207 611 4699 or