Project Manager

The Vacancy

The Bar Council is the voice of the barrister profession in England and Wales. We lead, represent and support the Bar in the public interest, championing the rule of law and access to justice. Our nearly 18,000 members - self-employed and employed barristers - make up a united Bar that aims to be strong, inclusive, independent and influential.

The Bar Council is the governing body and the Approved Regulator for the Bar of England and Wales. It discharges its regulatory functions through the independent Bar Standards Board.

The Bar Council is looking to recruit a Project Manager to join their Project Management team on a fixed term contract for 6 months. This role will define, design and deliver business critical projects required to support the functions of the General Council of the Bar, as directed by the Head of Project Management Office. This role will support organisational change in technology, policy, process and practice, and people on an ongoing basis to meet evolving business requirements developed with the business.

The role will also contribute to the wider activities of the Project Management Office in service to the organisation.

Project Manager's main responsibilities will include:

• Lead post project evaluations and present the findings as required
• Develop project documentation, including project plans and associated communication documents and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements;
• Prioritise business requirements to develop a pipeline for continuous improvement
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure they are informed and supportive of projects;
• Create and devise solutions to complex problems to ensure business needs are met;

In return the Bar Council offers excellent benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave
• Up to 12% employer's pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to discounts at 100s of retailers through our Member Benefits portal
• Access to an online Wellbeing Centre with free fitness videos, healthy recipes, and guided meditation
• Life cover, and more

For full details of the role, please refer to the job description.

The Bar Council is Disability Confident. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview under this scheme.

Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026