Bar Council and Bar Standards Board Salary: Up to £150,000
Location: London
Working arrangements: Hybrid, with an expectation of three days per week in the office
Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 9am
As the legal profession evolves, so too must the services, information and technology that support it. This is an opportunity to play a central role in that evolution. The General Council of the Bar consists of two organisations with distinct purposes, together with a central spine of shared services required to sustain them both.This role will serve the whole organisation, helping the Bar Council and Bar Standards Board harness digital innovation and the value of their data to understand changing needs, strengthen services and make better-informed decisions. You will support two distinct purposes: representing and supporting the barristers' profession, and independent regulation in the public interest.
As Chief Information Officer, you will bring the digital, data and technology leadership to help both organisations look ahead with confidence. With strong senior sponsorship and a place on both leadership teams, you will shape modern services, make trusted data more accessible and turn insight into practical improvements for colleagues and those they serve. It is a role that combines strategic influence with tangible impact, helping both parts of the organisation make the most of new opportunities while providing the secure, reliable services they depend on every day.
About the organisations The Bar Council represents and supports the barristers' profession through policy, training and membership services. The Bar Standards Board independently regulates barristers in the public interest. Their purposes are distinct, but both benefit from effective digital services and trusted information.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both organisations. You will shape shared services around their respective needs, supporting their ambitions while respecting the independence of regulation.
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