Help shape the early careers of tomorrow’s barristers as Education Administrator (Qualifying Sessions) at The Honourable Society of The Middle Temple, one of the four Inns of Court.
Location: London, EC4Y 9BT
Salary: £30,000 - £31,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing Date: 10am on 23 November 2026
Interview Date: 3 December 2026
About The Honourable Society of The Middle Temple:
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. The Inn awards just over a million pounds in scholarships each year, with the majority going to students commencing the bar vocational training course, some to students doing a post-graduate law conversion course, plus smaller amounts for ad hoc overseas placements, essay prizes etc.
The Inn’s mission is to support the rule of law in the UK and overseas, especially Common Law jurisdictions, and carries this out by providing extensive education opportunities and support to its members across the world.
Education Administrator (QS) – The Role:
The Education Department is responsible for providing educational events and development for law students who are training to become barristers, including scholarships. This department also carries out a range of more general reception duties.
Working closely with the Education Services Coordinator, Director of Education, colleagues in the Education team and from across the organisation, the Education Administrator will assist with the administration of Qualifying Sessions (QS) as well as some post-Call activities. The role will interact with a wide range of people, including students and members of the Inn (including Benchers who could be judges or senior barristers).
Education Administrator – Key Responsibilities Include:
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Set up and update events on CiviCRM, manage ticket bookings and maintain accurate information
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Respond to student enquiries regarding Qualifying Session attendance and requirements
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Circulate preparatory materials and joining links in a timely manner
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Oversee attendance records and follow up with non-attenders
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Attend Qualifying Session events at the Inn and on circuit to facilitate smooth running
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Administer Qualifying Session waiver applications and collect event feedback
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Assist with CPD events and Call days four times per year
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Support the Education team and other departments as required, including occasional out-of-hours meetings
Education Administrator – You:
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GCSE level or equivalent qualifications including mathematics and English
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Experience in a customer-facing administrative role dealing with a wide range of people
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IT literate with experience using databases, Microsoft Office and computerised systems
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Strong ability to manage your own workload, multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines with attention to detail
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
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Proactive, flexible and willing to learn new skills, working collaboratively and supportively with colleagues
Benefits:
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Generous Annual Leave Entitlements
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Life Assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services)
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Private Medical Insurance (including gym membership)
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Medical Cashback Scheme (e.g. for dental, optical)
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Generous Pension (12% employer contribution)
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Season Ticket Loans
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Access to a Range of Learning & Development Opportunities
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Opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique, and historical setting in central London
Application Process:
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. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
CVs sent in isolation will not be considered.
Closing date: 10am on 23 November 2026.
Interviews: 3 December 2026.
To submit your application for this exciting Education Administrator opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now
