About Middle Temple

Middle Temple is one of the four Inns of Court which have the exclusive right to call men and women to the Bar i.e. to confer the degree of Barrister on those who have met the necessary requirements, which entitles them, after a period of pupillage (vocational training) to practise as Barristers. The Inn holds numerous events and functions throughout the year and is also available for private hire.   Middle Temple is also jointly responsible with Inner Temple for the Temple Church. 

Job Summary

Working closely with the Education Services Manager, Director of Education Services, colleagues in the Education team and from across the organisation, to provide reception services to visitors, callers, guests, and administrative services to colleagues as required.  The main responsibility for this role will be overseeing the administration for Call to the Bar and any disciplinary matters.

Areas of Responsibility

Call to the Bar

• checking Call applications as they are received and requesting amendments where necessary
• referring Call applicants to DDC Ltd for the required criminal record checks
• conducting the required ‘fit and proper’ checks for all Call applicants
• administration for any matters self-declared by members before Call and any criminal records checks that contain content
• keeping accurate records
• responding to all queries from members relating to Call
• admin associated with organising the Call ceremonies

Disciplinary matters

• referral of student members (post-admission, pre-Call) to the Inns’ Conduct Committee where applicable
• administration for any disciplinary matters related to Called members, including issue Certificates of Call to the BSB on request, action the outcomes of BTAS hearings, keep records up to date.
• Temporary Call, Re-admission and Ad Eundem applications
• Process Temporary Call applications that are received occasionally
• Process Ad Eundem applications that are received occasionally from members of other Inns
• Process (and refer to ICC if required) any applications for Re-admission to the Inn

Membership

• Providing administrative support, such as issuing membership cards, accurately inputting data as required, assisting with sale of tickets and merchandise, till operation, cash handling.
• Assist with handling general enquiries (e.g. telephone, face-to-face) from visitors and members and overseeing the administration of the general enquiries email inbox, responding in an efficient and timely manner.

Other

• Provide administrative assistance to the Education Services Manager, the Director of Education and other members of the team as required.

We provide a raft of benefits including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, Private Medical insurance (incl, gym membership), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, generous annual leave entitlements, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London.

Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

To Apply please click here or download the application pack below Closing date:  30/09/2024. Interviews: 11/10/2024