Regulation and accreditation officer

Full-time (part-time requests considered) 

London‑based, hybrid and flexible working (once a month in the office)

£35,224 per annum (prorated for part-time)

job description

About the role 

We are looking for a regulation and accreditation officer to support UKCP’s regulatory, quality assurance and accreditation functions for individual and organisational members.

This role plays an important part in protecting the public and upholding professional standards in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling. Working closely with the regulation and quality assurance manager, you will help coordinate and deliver regulation, quality assurance and accreditation activity, with particular responsibility for education and accreditation pathways.

You will support audits, quality reviews and accreditation processes, ensuring that UKCP’s regulatory frameworks are applied clearly, consistently and proportionately. The role involves managing complex information, drafting accurate reports and documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement of regulatory and accreditation processes.

You will work with a wide range of stakeholders including colleagues, volunteers, committees and subject matter experts, while maintaining the independence required of a regulatory function. This is a senior specialist role suited to someone who enjoys structured, purpose‑driven work and values fairness, consistency and sound judgement. 

About you 

You will bring experience from a regulatory, quality assurance, accreditation, compliance or procedural environment and be confident working with standards, policies and evidence. 

You are organised, detail focused and comfortable managing competing priorities. You can work independently within agreed frameworks, produce clear and accurate written outputs, and know when to escalate issues appropriately. You value collaborative working and build constructive, respectful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 

You will also share UKCP’s strong commitment to mental health and wellbeing, equity, diversity and inclusion, and will be motivated by work that contributes to protecting the public and supporting high professional standards. 

You’ll work alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds and collaborate closely within a small team, with opportunities for learning, development and professional growth. Above all, this is a role where your work will make a real difference.

About UKCP 

UKCP is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. We represent training organisations and over 8,000 individual therapists working privately, in the NHS and in the voluntary sector, across a wide range of psychotherapeutic approaches and modalities. 

Our charitable objectives include promoting high standards of education, training and practice; supporting and disseminating research; improving access to psychotherapy; and acting in the public interest.

UKCP’s register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). 

Benefits 

Staff 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 

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to hr@ukcp.org.uk clearly stating the job title in the subject line. Applications will only be considered where both a CV and cover letter are provided. 

Closing date: Wednesday, 14 May at 12pm.

Provisional interview dates: First interview (online) – week commencing 18 May 2026.