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 four passionate event professionals who are responsible for delivering high quality training and events, both online and in-person to barristers across England and Wales. As a team, we deliver 20 events throughout the year, including two largescale in-person events, in addition to over 150 training sessions. 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 (1 – 3 days per week working from home) 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: 10 December 2024 Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 06 January 2025 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.