Exams and Events Manager

The Council of the Inns of Court and the Inns of Court College of Advocacy

The Council of the Inns of Court (COIC) is a charity with the object of advancing education in the administration and practice of the law, by promoting high standards of advocacy and by enforcing professional standards of conduct amongst barristers. COIC advances the former through the activities of the Inns of Court College of Advocacy (the ICCA) and the latter through the work of the Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Service (BTAS).

The role of the ICCA has recently expanded to include the initial vocational training of barristers.

The Role

The ICCA is seeking to appoint an Exams and Events Manager to have lead responsibility for all the ICCA’s event-related activities, providing friendly and highly effective support. They will be responsible for organising and successfully delivering an extensive and varied programme of exams, assessments and events for both students and practitioners.

Key Responsibilities :

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Exams and Events Manager will have responsibility for:

• Leading the delivery of all student assessments, including multiple-choice examinations for students, both online and pencil-and-paper (as appropriate). This includes planning ahead to ensure sufficient capacity and venues are sourced across the UK.
• Organising practical assessments of students’ advocacy skills in mock courtroom trials, including arranging actors and venues to demanding schedules.
• Acting as the operational lead for these exams, working alongside colleagues from the registry and academic teams.
• Ensuring special arrangements are made for students with disabilities and other needs to take examinations, ensuring parity with other students.
• The smooth delivery of all ICCA events (both virtual and in-person), including the coordination of training events, conferences and lectures.
• Managing all operational aspects of delivery of the ICCA’s Selection Events (including interviews and advocacy exercises) for its prospective students.
• Managing the delivery of International training courses and events including the organisation of flights, transfers, accommodation and visas; as well as working closely with overseas organisations and their staff.
• Organising the recruitment and management of teams of barristers, judges and volunteers to assist with the delivery of events and training.
• Coordinating the production of training and promotional films including organising script writers, actors, venues and liaison with production companies. Leading on logistics before, during and after filming.
• Providing effective support to delegated committees, including ensuring the preparation and circulation of agendas and papers, producing minutes, and driving progress by following up and reporting on agreed action points as appropriate.
• To assist other members of the COIC team with general administrative and event support as necessary.
• Line manage members of the Operations team as required, developing them and supporting them achieving their objectives;