The British Psychological Society (BPS) is seeking a dynamic Project Lead to join our Business Improvement Team. This role will initially focus on delivering key projects within our Education and Training Directorate, contributing to the transformation of psychology qualifications and assessment design.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of allocated projects within the Education & Training area
* Managing project teams and ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget
* Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
* Supporting change management and continuous improvement initiatives
* Reporting on progress, risks, and budget to senior stakeholders.
Candidates should be educated to degree level, with strong knowledge of project management frameworks. You must have proven experience in leading complex projects as well as excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. You should be able to work autonomously as well as within a team, and be able to adapt to changing contexts. Knowledge or experience within an education, qualification or training environment or an understanding of psychology qualifications and assessment models would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
At BPS, we’re committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working to shape the future of psychology education and training. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
* Agile & flexible working
* Generous leave entitlement
* Occupational pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
* Tailored learning & development
* Employee Assistance Programme counselling
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Discounts scheme with local and national organisations
How to apply
The closing date for applications is Monday 17th November at 10 am. Interviews will be held on-line w/c 1st December 2025. For the full job description, please visit the advert on our website on Work for the BPS | BPS.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile to hr@bps.org.uk. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be accepted. For further information about the role, please contact Vicki Smith, Business Improvement Manager at vicki.smith@bps.org.uk.
The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances. We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate permanent residence and a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.