The Masters of the Bench, or Benchers, are responsible for the governance of the Inn. Masters are elected by their peers from the Inn’s members who have been Called to the Bar. The majority of the Inn’s Benchers are King's Counsel or senior members of the judiciary.
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The Membership Committee is responsible for strategic planning in relation to the support of the Inn for its members and the re-engagement by the Inn with them; including:
a) encouraging and enhancing the use of the facilities and services of the Inn by all members of the Inn and their participation in events organised by the Inn through the development of social and re-connection programmes;
b) development of social and professional facilities, services and events provided by the Inn for its members
This award is provided by a charity called the Knights of the Round Table. It is awarded to students or other junior members of the Inn (up to 7 years Call) who have made a special contribution to the Inn's work for its students or junior members.
This will be a high level review of the parts played by members of the Inns and independence movements in British Colonies. Participants in the QS will be asked whether the training at, or the culture of, the Inns was in any way causative of those movements and their success. Recorded on Thursday 6 May 2021. Presented by Master Blunt.
Delving into the history of the landscape of the Middle Temple Garden between the 16th and 20th centuries - from its beginning as a medieval riverbed to ‘the most delectable piece of greensward in London’.
Looking at the introduction to the Middle Temple of the exotic drink known as coffee, and the coffee houses that served as important social focal points for the membership in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Financial Controller
Salary: £61,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
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As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers.
We are looking for a full-time (37.5 hrs p/w) Financial Controller to join the Inn.
Job Summary
- To provide manager-level oversight and co-ordination of all financial and management accounting activities in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Inn and adhering to best practice in terms of financial management, compliance, audit, legal, and governance requirements.
- To work closely with Directors, Heads of Department, and other Budget Holders to sustain the financial health of the Inn in the short-, medium-, and long-term by maintaining financial and budgetary discipline; improving cost control and value-for-money purchasing; and facilitating the evaluation of profitability when making decisions for commercial initiatives.
- To ensure that Directors, Heads of Department, and other Budget Holders adhere to the published Statutes & Bylaws as they relate to the financial activities of the Inn and ensure the adequacy of departmental financial controls and procedures.
- To produce all external and internal financial and management reporting and ensure regulatory compliance with HMRC and other relevant external agencies for the Inn, the Middle Temple Trust Funds, and Middle Temple Charity and lead the annual audit of each entity.
- To support Directors, Heads of Department, and other Budget Holders in the preparation of the Inn’s annual budget (at departmental and consolidated level) and ensure that any proposals can be delivered and comply with the guidelines/parameters issued by the Finance & Resources Committee.
We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services), 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 your 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.
To submit your application for this exciting opportunity, please download the application pack. CVs sent in isolation will not be considered. Applications Close Monday 13 March 2023, Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview on Friday 24 March 2023.
Message from the Treasurer
On behalf of all members and staff of the Middle Temple I welcome Sir Christopher Ghika as our new Under Treasurer and I wish him every success and happiness in that role. Sir Christopher has come from a most distinguished career in the armed forces and we are delighted that he has agreed to take up this vital role in the Inn. I look forward to working closely with Sir Christopher and I hope to have an early opportunity to introduce him to many of our members and staff.
I should also like to thank Guy Perricone very warmly for the sterling service he has provided to the Inn. We have been very fortunate in being able to draw on his wisdom and experience of the Inn and I am deeply grateful to him. He has been generous in returning to the Inn and in his support for Sir Christopher as his successor. We wish Guy every happiness in his retirement and we hope to see Guy and Nathalie often in the Inn.
The Rt. Hon. Lord Lloyd-Jones
Treasurer
Message from the Under Treasurer
It is a privilege to start as the Under Treasurer of Middle Temple and to continue the excellent work of Guy Perricone. I come from an Army career of over thirty years spent in command and policy roles both in the UK and around the globe. I was attracted to this role by the chance to contribute to leading an internationally respected institution into the future, because of the history and heritage that is a part of the Inn and the opportunity to further the work and development of the Bar through support to our members. I am much looking forward to getting to know all those who work in and around the Inn as I find my way about in the coming weeks and months.
Sir Christopher Ghika KCVO CBE
Under Treasurer and Chief Executive
The Education and Training Committee is responsible for education and training strategy, policy and support. It advises the Inn on all matters of educational policy that may affect student or barrister members of the Inn. It responds to consultations affecting the profession or the Inn. It liaises with the General Council of the Bar, the Bar Standards Board, and the other Inns of Court, particularly the Advocacy Training Council (ATC) in connection with any such matter of policy. It is responsible for the registration and training of approved pupil supervisors of the Inn.
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