Director of standards

Permanent, full-time (35 hours/week)
Hybrid working (London office one day per week)
£75,000 - £80,000 per annum

About the role

We’re looking for an exceptional director of standards to lead UKCP’s regulatory function and shape the future of professional ethics and accountability in psychotherapy.

This newly created senior leadership role will oversee standards, ethics, accreditation and complaints, ensuring robust public protection and professional excellence. You’ll report to the CEO and sit on the senior management team, playing a key role in shaping the strategic direction and influencing the sector.

About you

You’re a strategic leader with extensive experience in regulation, professional standards or education. You will bring expertise in quality assurance, accreditation and ethical frameworks, along with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a values-led approach. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on psychotherapy in the UK.

About UKCP

UKCP is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. We represent training organisations and over 12,000   members.  
 
UKCP psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors work privately, in the NHS and in the voluntary sector – offering a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches to therapy. 

Benefits 

Staff working at UKCP enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays
• additional leave during the office closure in December
• pension scheme - 8% employer contribution and salary sacrifice option
• occupational sick pay
• occupational maternity pay
• flexible working hours and hybrid working
• learning and development opportunities
• eye care policy
• interest-free season ticket loans
• cycle to work scheme.

How to apply

Click here to apply

Closing date: Monday, 22 September at 9am.