International Policy and Programme Officer
International Policy and Programme Officer
Salary£35,490 - £38,000
Location289 - 293 High Holborn WC1V 7HZ London
Hours35hours - Full time / Permanent
The Vacancy
The Bar Council represents the nearly 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.
The Bar Council is looking to recruit an International Policy and Programme Officer to work as part of a small policy team, with the supervision of the Head of International, to (i) lead on developing and delivering key Bar Council project work relating to the international interests of the Bar (ii) supporting project work and carrying out administrative tasks to support the work of the Bar Council international team (iii) supporting the Ethical Enquiries Service by answering ethical enquiries.
You will be responsible for;- Providing project support to facilitate the delivery of international visits and events (to further the international practice and interests of the Bar in collaboration/consultation with the International Policy and Programme Manager , Head of International and committee members.
- Developing and delivering the presence of the Bar Council at international conferences to raise the profile of the Bar, the jurisdiction of England and Wales and the Bar Council, with support of the International Policy and Programme Manager Head of International.
- Carrying out administrative tasks to support the delivery of the Bar Council’s international work programme.
We are looking for a candidate with experience of working with policy issues, drafting policies and dealing with consultation responses, running programmes, building networks and stakeholder management within a similar organisation.
For full details of the role, please refer to the job description.
In return the Bar Council offers excellent terms and conditions of employment, including:
- 27 days annual leave
- Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Access to discounts at 100s of retailers through our Member Benefits portal
- Life Cover and more
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 HRCentralMailbox@BarCouncil.org.uk.
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 March 2025Proposed Interview Date: TBC
The Bar Council 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.