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Are you a strategic education leader ready to shape the future of qualifications and training in psychology?
Do you thrive in complex environments where your leadership can drive meaningful change?
Are you a strategic education leader ready to shape the future of qualifications and training in psychology?
Do you thrive in complex environments where your leadership can drive meaningful change?
This is a rare opportunity to join a respected professional body as Head of Education & Training, where you’ll lead a high-performing team through a pivotal period of reform, review, and renewal .
Salary: c. £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment type: 6-month FTC
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible and compressed hours considered)
Working arrangements: Hybrid - 95% remote, with occasional visits to offices in Leicester or Central London
Start date: As soon as possible
About The Organisation
TPP Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading professional membership body in psychology. With a mission to uphold excellence in psychological education and practice, they are at the forefront of shaping the future of the profession. Their work spans qualifications, accreditation, and policy influence, and they are committed to inclusive, respectful leadership and a collaborative culture .
About The Role
As Head of Education & Training, you’ll report to the Director of Research, Education & Practice and lead three core teams: Qualifications, End Point Assessment, and Accreditation. You’ll oversee around 20 staff, including three experienced managers, and be responsible for delivering strategic and operational leadership across all education and training functions .
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic and operational delivery of education and training programmes
Oversee qualifications, accreditation, and assessment activities
Manage budgets, income generation, and cost-effectiveness
Support governance reform and committee engagement
Build and maintain relationships with universities, regulators, and professional bodies
Champion inclusive practices and high-quality standards
Guide the organisation through change with empathy and resilience
Experience Required
Experience leading education and training strategy in a complex organisation
Strong understanding of qualification design and delivery
Commercial acumen with a focus on financial sustainability
Resilience and confidence in managing change
Experience working with governance structures and committees
Background in higher education or awarding organisations preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage large teams and deliver results under pressure
To Apply
Short covering letter (1 page maximum)
CV
Deadline
There is no formal closing date - applications will be considered as they are received.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. Seniority level Seniority level Executive
Employment type Employment type Contract
Job function Job function Education and Training
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