Professional Education and Learning Design Manager

Honourable Society of The Inner Temple

Hours
35 hours per week

About the Organisation

Inner Temple is an unincorporated membership association which has existed since the 14th Century. The Inns of Court hold the exclusive right to call students to practise law at the Bar of England and Wales.  The Inner Temple Education and Training Department delivers educational activities for college students, undergraduates, student barristers, pupils and practising barristers.

About the role

We are looking for a Professional Education & Learning Design Manager to manage the design, development and delivery of high-quality professional education for barristers. The postholder will be responsible for the Inner Temple Established Practitioners Programme, ensuring a high-quality, innovative and engaging offer of CPD courses, conferences, workshops and digital learning.

You will play a key role in enhancing professional standards by delivering creative, learner-focused education that supports barristers to build and enhance their legal knowledge, skills and practice. Responsible for the Inner Temple Established Practitioners Programme. The role is responsible for the design, development and delivery of high-quality professional education for barristers that aims to build and enhance their legal knowledge, skills and practice.

Responsibilities

Course Design and Development:

• Design and develop CPD courses, conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars, training, and online and blended learning programmes for barristers.
• Conduct training needs analyses to identify learning priorities for Inner Temple established practitioner members.
• Create learning objectives, course outlines, training materials and supporting resources.
• Ensure course content reflects current legal developments, professional standards and best practice.
• Apply adult learning principles to maximise engagement and knowledge retention.
• Provide pedagogic advice, guidance and support regarding the design of training and courses to colleagues and the wider Inn membership.

Programme Management:

• Plan and co-ordinate an annual programme of CPD for established barristers.
• Project manage the effective marketing of the programme across various communication channels.
• Develop project plans, timelines and budgets for training initiatives.
• Manage course schedules, speaker arrangements, venue bookings and online delivery logistics.
• Coordinate communications with participants, presenters and external stakeholders.
• Monitor programme performance and ensure delivery milestones are met. 

Online Learning Delivery:

• Design, manage and maintain accessible virtual learning experiences using webinar and Moodle-based learning management platforms.
• Produce and oversee the creation of digital learning resources, including presentations, videos and interactive content.
• Provide digital design specialist advice to staff and members of the Inn, including the risks and opportunities of new developments and technologies.
• Work with colleagues to create engaging and innovative learning activities using web and multimedia content as appropriate.
• Support presenters and participants before and during online events.
• Ensure a seamless learner experience across all digital platforms.

In-Person Event Management:

• Manage the organisation of educational conferences, seminars, workshops, training courses and networking events for the Inner Temple established practitioner community.
• Be present throughout the programme delivery, ensuring programme components run smoothly and resolving any issues as they arise.
• Liaise with the Catering Department and participants to ensure a successful event delivery.
• Manage attendee registration, event materials and on-the-day logistics.

Budget Management:

• Monitor and track the programme budget, ensuring any external suppliers are paid in line with the budget (including processing expenses).

Quality Assurance and Evaluation:

• Gather and analyse participant feedback.
• Review and continuously improve course content, delivery methods and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, evaluations and programme effectiveness.
• Produce and present reports on participation, satisfaction and training impact to committees, senior staff and members of the Inn.

General:

• To act with integrity and in the best interests of the Inn in a safe, compliant, and ethical manner.
• Undertake other such duties that may reasonably be required. 

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Experience & Knowledge:

• Proven experience in designing and managing professional education, training or CPD in-person and virtual events and programmes.
• Experience in creating online and blended learning solutions.
• Experience of digital learning technologies, learning management systems, preferably Moodle, and webinar platforms, Zoom, MS Teams.
• Knowledge of adult learning methodologies and instructional design principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in managing or supervising others in the workplace.
• Event management and/or conference planning experience. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, including at a senior level
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Creative approach to learning design and learning engagement
• Able to think critically to resolve problems 

Other Requirements:

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the values and objectives of Inner Temple

Required Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in Learning & Development, Education, Training, Online Learning, Instructional Design or a related field. Project management qualification or equivalent experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual leave: 25 days’ holiday plus Public Holidays 
• Private health scheme (Voluntary benefit)
• Pension scheme (15% employer contribution)
• Season ticket loan or cycle to work scheme available after completion of probation
• Lunch is provided free of charge daily when the Inn’s kitchens are open; a taxed daily luncheon allowance is provided when they are closed
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Employee Assistance Programme

Conditions of employment

• Please note that we will only consider those with the right to live and work in the UK.

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely
• Willing to work occasional evenings/Saturdays as required.

How to apply

• To apply, please send your completed application form: [email protected] by 9.00 am on Monday, 13th July 2026.
• The Inn welcomes all applicants, especially those from underrepresented groups, to apply. Please also complete the equality monitoring form

Interviews

• The interviews will be held on Monday, 27th July 2026.

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