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Littleton encourages applications from well-regarded, experienced, and ambitious practitioners, both at Silk and Junior level, to support our ever-expanding core areas of practice.

Members of Chambers are regularly instructed in all areas of Commercial Litigation, Company, Civil Fraud, Employment,  International Arbitration and Offshore Litigations, Partnership and Sport. Applicants should have significant expertise in some or all of these areas of practice.

Littleton is committed to Equal Opportunities. For further information please visit our Equality & Diversity page.

To make an application please provide:

Professional Support Vacancies

Littleton Chambers’ professional staff team consists of 20 people who provide the highest level of service and support to our barristers and clients. We regularly recruit into our growing Professional Support Teams including the practice management team, administration, finance, marketing and IT.

Chambers promotes a friendly, respectful and team-oriented culture.

Littleton Chambers is committed to the retention and development of its staff. We are a London Living Wage Employer.

Current Vacancies

Head of Administration

The Head of Administration is responsible for the effective day‑to‑day administration and operational management of Chambers. The role ensures that Chambers’ administrative, regulatory, HR, pupillage and facilities functions are delivered efficiently, professionally and in compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal obligations.

The post‑holder works closely with the Chambers Director and collaborates with the Finance Manager, IT Manager, Marketing Manager and Senior Clerk to support the smooth running, and strategic objectives of Chambers.

View the full Job Description here.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Significant experience in a senior administrative or operations role, ideally within a professional services or legal environment.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and governance frameworks.
  • Proven people management and HR administration experience.
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
  • High levels of discretion, professionalism and judgement.
  • Can do helpful attitude.

Desirable

  • Experience working within a barristers’ chambers or regulated legal environment.
  • Experience of pupillage administration or professional training schemes.
  • Familiarity with facilities management and health & safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administration & Operations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Pupillage Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Facilities Management
  • Financial Support and Payroll

Salary

Competitive plus benefits

How to Apply:

To discuss the opportunity in more detail, please contact Clare Bello, Chambers Director cbello@littletonchambers.co.uk

To apply, email your CV and a supporting statement (maximum of two pages) outlining your suitability for the role in line with the person specification and job description to cbello@littletonchambers.co.uk. Applicants are asked to complete our E&D monitoring form and separately send this to FSchneider@littletonchambers.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is midday on Thursday 28th May 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview week commencing 8th June.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let cbello@littletonchambers.co.uk  know and we will be happy to support you.

We encourage and promote the equality, diversity and inclusion of all our members, pupils, staff, job applicants, and all those using our services to ensure that everyone is always treated with dignity and respect. We want to create an environment where everyone can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit.

Applications will be received in confidence and should be sent to Clare Bello, Chambers Director, at CBello@littletonchambers.co.uk.

For a confidential preliminary conversation, please call Clare on 020 7797 8600.

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