Membership Administrator - The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple : Job Details

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple have an exciting opportunity for a Membership Administrator to join their dedicated team.

Location: London, EC4Y 9BT

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £29,047.03 per annum

About 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.

Membership Administrator – The Role:

In this fulltime role (37.5 hrs p/w) you will support the work of the Membership team in delivering and developing the current Middle Temple membership offering.

Membership Administrator – Key Responsibilities:

- To be an internal champion of the Inn’s CiviCRM database, including maintaining and updating Bench and member profiles

- Responsible for creating agendas and taking minutes

- Leading in the organisation of events organised by the above groups

- Assisting with the implementation of the Membership Strategy detailed by the Membership Committee

- Working closely with members of the Education Department to ensure the Inn provides a full and exciting annual CPD programme

- When appropriate, assist the Membership Events Officer with preparing guest information, place cards, toast cards, briefings for the Treasurer and Reader, and menu information (where appropriate) for Membership events, etc

- Answers phone calls and emails from inboxes and replies or re-directs as required

- To develop and maintain effective membership processes

- Plan and deliver strategies to encourage continuing and re-engagement with members

- Maintaining close working relationships with other members of the Membership Team and providing support and cover for colleagues as necessary

Membership Administrator – You:

- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (inc. maths and English)

- A relevant qualification e.g. University level degree or equivalent (one or the other)

- WSET Level 1 or WSET Level 2 desirable but not critical

- Experience of a similar working environment &/or understanding of the workings of the Middle Temple or other not-for-profit organisation

- IT literate with experience of using databases, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and other computerised systems

- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) at all levels

- Ability to work on own initiative within the parameters of the role e.g. identifying ways that services within area of work can be improved

- Ability to be flexible and attend work (e.g. meetings, events) outside the normal working week as may be required from time to time

Membership Administrator – Benefits:

- Generous Annual leave entitlements

- Life Assurance

- Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services)

- Private Medical Insurance (including gym membership)

- Medical Cashback Scheme (e.g. for dental, optical)

- Generous Pension (12% employer contribution)

- Season Ticket Loans

- Access to a Range of Learning & Development Opportunities

- Opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique, and historical setting in central London

Closing date: 10am 17th February 2025.

Interviews: 24th February 2025.

Application Process:

Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

To submit your application for this exciting Membership Administrator opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.