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 a minimum of five years’ post-qualifying clinical experience, with a strong understanding of psychodynamic practice and the professional standards underpinning high-quality therapeutic work.
• Bring proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire colleagues, support staff development and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build positive relationships with students and tutors.
• Be able to combine strategic thinking and service development with effective oversight of day-to-day operations, ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly and continues to develop.
• Have a genuine commitment to psychodynamic training, clinical excellence and the development of future generations of counsellors and psychotherapists.
• Be enthusiastic about contributing to the continued growth and development of a specialist training organisation and counselling service, helping to shape its future while preserving its distinctive therapeutic ethos.

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 30^th October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 9^th November 2026

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