HIPC (Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College) committee lead

Fixed term (12 months), 0.4 FTE (14 hours per week)

Hybrid (attendance at scheduled meetings required)

£18,000 per annum (actual) (job share considered)

Job description

About the role

An opportunity has arisen to lead the Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC), the part of UKCP that regulates practitioners and training/accrediting organisations following humanistic and/or integrative forms of psychotherapy. This opportunity comes at a time when UKCP is reviewing its governance arrangements. A key part of the role will involve reshaping HIPC to meet the demands of that process.

The postholder will also be responsible for implementing a number of recommendations from Brian Linfield’s Report on the Functioning of the Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC) Executive Committee.

About you

The successful candidate will be a UKCP/HIPC member with extensive experience and understanding of relationship‑based, humanistic methods of engagement and their application in governance, chairing committees and structural oversight. They will bring strong judgement, diplomacy and communication skills, and be confident operating within governance and regulatory frameworks.

You’ll work alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with team members across the organisation. The role will support your professional development and growth within a small team. In short, it is an opportunity to make a real difference.

Please refer to the full person specification for the complete list of requirements.

About UKCP

UKCP is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. We represent training organisations and over 12,000 members. Our charitable objectives are to promote:

• the art and science of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for the benefit of the public
• research into psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling methods and to disseminate the results of any such research
• high standards of education, training and practice in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling
• the wider provision of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for all sections of the public.

Benefits

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

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• extra leave during our December office closure
• generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and salary sacrifice option
• occupational sick pay and enhanced maternity leave
• flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements
• ongoing learning and development opportunities
• employee assistant programme with access to confidential counselling and mental health support
• flu vaccination and eyecare vouchers
• interest-free season ticket loans
• cycle to work scheme.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter (up to 800 words) to hr@ukcp.org.uk, clearly stating the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

UKCP’s chief executive officer will host an online meeting on Monday, 13 April at 5pm for those wishing to know more about the role.

Please contact hr@ukcp.org.uk for further details. 

Closing date: Friday, 1 May at 5pm.

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