International Policy and Programme Manager

International Policy and Programme Manager

Salary £47,590 - £50,000

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 Manager 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 other policy and project work across the Bar as appropriate (iii) supporting the Ethical Enquiries Service by answering ethical queries.

Responsibilities of the role include;

• Supporting the strategic aims and objectives of the Bar Council;
• Management of programmes that support the Bar Council's reputation as a quality service provider and (where appropriate) generate income for the Bar Council;
• Maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Supporting Heads of Policy and Designated Committee(s).
• Manage the Ethical Guidance Helpline by providing timely, trusted and expert advice.

We are looking for a candidate with experience of working within the domestic/international legal and business communities, drafting policies, 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

Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact .

The Bar Council is Disability Confident. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview under this scheme.

Closing Date: 10 March 2025

Proposed 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.