Head of Careers (0.6 FTE)

Overview

The Council of the Inns of Court (COIC) is a charity that advances education in the administration and practice of the law, promoting high standards of advocacy. Through the Inns of Court College of Advocacy (ICCA) it provides leadership, guidance and coordination for excellence in advocacy and professional ethics for barristers. The ICCA Bar Course supports initial vocational training of barristers.

Role

The ICCA Bar Course was established in 2020 to provide a new and innovative approach to training the barristers and judges of the future. Since that time, ICCA students have achieved exceptional and unparalleled academic success and outstanding outcomes in securing pupillage and entering the profession.

The Head of Careers will play a pivotal role in building upon this success and supporting students undertaking the ICCA Bar Course, to secure pupillage and build long-term, fulfilling careers at the Bar. Working together with and reporting to the ICCA Vice-Dean, you will be a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual with experience of the legal profession, excellent interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to student success.

Key Responsibilities

Careers Support and Guidance

• Provide tailored 1:1 careers advice to Bar course students on pupillage, mini-pupillage, internships, and possible other legal and policy career pathways
• Review and offer detailed feedback on CVs, cover letters, and Pupillage Gateway applications
• Prepare students for interviews through mock interviews and advocacy exercises using a network of barristers to provide bespoke support where possible/necessary.

Careers Education and Programming

• Design and deliver in-person and remote careers workshops, including sessions on:
• Understanding Bar training and the pupillage application process
• Understanding the Bar and its practice areas
• Application writing and interview technique
• Life at the self-employed and employed Bar
• Maintain and refresh online student resources to enhance careers provision

Engagement with stakeholders

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with chambers, Inns of Court, legal employers, and legal recruiters
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of requirements, trends and developments in the recruitment of pupil barristers
• Organise and host careers panels, networking events, and presentations
• Represent the course externally to promote students to the profession

Strategic Planning and Data

• Monitor and provide comprehensive data on securing pupillage, pupillage outcomes and career destinations
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure careers provision aligns with institutional objectives
• Embed inclusive practices to support students from all backgrounds to succeed

Administrative support and assistance will be provided as and when required.

The Contract

COIC is seeking to appoint the Head of Careers on a permanent 0.6FTE (21 hours a week) contract. There will be a six-month probationary period.

• Salary £61,000 FTE per annum (0.6FTE)
• 15% Defined Pension Contribution by the employer (after 3 months)
• Private Health Insurance (after completion of probation)

Location: The ICCA is currently based at 14 South Square, Gray’s Inn, London WC1R 5JJ.

COIC values equality and diversity and is committed to ensuring its processes and procedures are fair, transparent, and free from unlawful discrimination.

How to Apply

A full job description and person specification, and details of how to apply, can be found on our website: https://www.icca.ac.uk/about-icca/work-with-us

The deadline for applications is 10.00am on Monday 1 September 2025.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Professional Training and Coaching

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