Head of Training

Commencing January 2027

Salary: £35,000 FTE (£21,000 actual salary based on 0.6 FTE) PAYE Employed

The Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (MHCPC) is a well-established training organisation in North London, offering BACP and BPC accredited psychodynamic counselling training. Our experienced Tutor Team comprises accredited psychotherapists and counsellors registered with professional bodies including BACP, BPC and UKCP.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Training to provide academic, professional and operational leadership for our training programme.

As Head of Training, you will be a member of the Board of Management and will work collaboratively with senior leadership, Trustees and teaching staff to lead and develop the Training Department. You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the quality, integrity and reputation of the MHCPC Training Programme, ensuring that it continues to meet the highest professional and academic standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the MHCPC Training Programme.
• Lead the development, delivery and ongoing review of the accredited training course.
• Ensure compliance with BACP, BPC and other relevant accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and support teaching staff, supervisors and trainees.
• Contribute to organisational governance as a member of the Board of Management.
• Promote excellence in teaching, learning and trainee experience.
• Work collaboratively with the Board of Management and Trustees to support the Centre’s strategic objectives.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a recognised qualification in psychodynamic counselling or psychodynamic psychotherapy.
• Be accredited with BACP, BPC, UKCP or an equivalent professional body.
• Have substantial experience within a higher education, professional training or counselling/psychotherapy training environment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and management experience, including the ability to lead teams and manage staff effectively.
• Possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be capable of working strategically while maintaining oversight of day-to-day operational requirements.
• Show a commitment to the continued development of psychodynamic training and professional standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced psychodynamic practitioner and educator to lead a respected training organisation and play a key role in shaping the education of the next generation of psychodynamic counsellors and psychotherapists.

The post is 3 days per week. Hours worked flexibly outside of contracted meetings.

For a full job description please contact Alex Moss, Chief Executive Officer: alex.moss@mhcpc.org.uk

Applications: Please forward CVs accompanied by a covering letter to alex.moss@mhcpc.org.uk

Closing Date: Friday 9^th October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 19^th October 2026

Notification of interview: We regret we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants.

 

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Clinical Manager

Commencing January 2027

Salary: £35,000 FTE (£17,500 actual salary based on 0.5 FTE) PAYE Employed

The MHCPC has a new and exciting job opportunity for a committed, thoughtful, and resourceful person to deliver the clinical components of our counselling service. The Counselling Referral Service of the MHCPC is a voluntary counselling agency providing professional and affordable psychodynamic counselling to the community. It offers both a clinical placement and a referral service.

The Clinical Manager will be a qualified (BACP/BPC accredited or equivalent) Psychodynamic Counsellor or Psychotherapist with significant clinical experience in the mental health field, strong people management skills and a good understanding of running a counselling service.

Supported by a Counselling Administrator, the Clinical Manager’s role is to ensure that our counselling services are delivered to a high standard in accordance with the BACP & BPC frameworks and the Psychodynamic approach.

This is a diverse and engaging role, perfect for an experienced therapist looking for their next rewarding challenge.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.

The role is for 2.5 days per week. Hours worked flexibly outside of contracted meetings.

For a full job description please contact: alex.moss@mhcpc.org.uk

Applications: Please forward CVs accompanied by a covering letter to alex.moss@mhcpc.org.uk

Closing Date: Friday 9^th October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 19^th October 2026

Notification of interview: We regret we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants.