Training Manager

Immigration Law Practitioners' Association

Hours
35 hours per week

About the Organisation

Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) is a UK-based professional association and registered charity founded in 1984 that promotes and improves advice and representation in UK immigration, asylum, and nationality law. It offers training and resources for its members, who include barristers, solicitors, advocates, and regulated advisers, and engages in research and policy work to secure a just and equitable legal system for immigrants. ILPA is represented on government advisory groups and regularly provides evidence to official enquiries.

About the role

We are recruiting a Training Manager to run this programme end-to-end. This is a hands-on role that requires strong organisation, confidence with digital platforms and the ability to work with experienced external tutors. The post holder will shape the training calendar with support from the Training Advisory Board and maintain ILPA’s reputation for high-quality, practitioner-led training.

Responsibilities

Programme Planning and Development:

• Build and manage the annual and quarterly training schedule
• Work with the Training Committee to identify priorities and emerging issues
• Balance advanced and introductory content across immigration, asylum and nationality law
• Plan and support hybrid conferences and ensure high-demand sessions are scheduled in good time

Tutor and Content Management:

• Recruit, contract and manage ILPA’s panel of external tutors
• Provide clear briefings and support tutors in producing accurate, up-to-date materials
• Facilitate the Training Advisory Board and ensure actions are followed up on
• Ensure training content remains high quality and aligned with ILPA’s values

Event Delivery:

• Set up all events on Eventbrite, including pricing, discounts, communications and refunds
• Host online sessions and support hybrid delivery when required
• Troubleshoot logistical and technical issues on the day

Income, Reporting and Evaluation:

• Monitor bookings, attendance, cancellations and income
• Produce monthly performance reports for the Chief Executive and Finance, and Office Manager
• Maintain high participant satisfaction and take action where improvements are needed

Marketing and Engagement:

• Draft course descriptions, learning outcomes and promotional copy
• Promote events through ILPA’s weekly all-member update and other communication channels
• Respond to participant queries and ensure a reliable customer experience

Systems and Administration:

• Maintain accurate records, contracts, schedules and evaluation data
• Process tutor invoices and ensure they match delivery
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal policies

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Essential:

• Experience managing training or professional development programmes
• Strong organisational skills and confidence in managing a busy schedule
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with senior practitioners
• Good commercial judgement and experience in generating income
• Strong digital skills, including Eventbrite and online meeting platforms
• Ability to work independently in a small charity team
• Ability to handle competing deadlines and resolve issues efficiently

Desirable:

• Knowledge of immigration, asylum or nationality law
• Experience in a charity, membership body or legal-sector environment
• Experience commissioning or managing external tutors or contributors

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely

How to apply

• To apply, email the following to [email protected]:
  • ILPA Application Form
  • ILPA Equalities Monitoring Form
  • CV

Interviews

• Interviews: Weeks commencing 13th and 20th January 2026

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