Work for UKCP

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is the UK’s leading professional body for the education, training and accreditation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. We have over 11,000 individual members and 75 training and accrediting organisations. 

You can learn about our vision, purpose, mission, and objectives here.

At UKCP, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels appreciated and respected and has the same opportunities to thrive. As an organisation, we strive to improve access to high-quality psychotherapy and uphold the highest professional standards.

We foster a caring and supportive culture where employees can openly share feedback and contribute to organisational development. Regular team days, all-staff meetings and a dedicated staff forum enable collaboration and continuous learning among colleagues. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring that our workforce reflects the diversity of our community.

Staff working at UKCP enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays
• additional leave during the office closure in December
• pension scheme - 8% employer contribution and salary sacrifice option  
• occupational sick pay
• occupational maternity pay
• flexible working hours and hybrid working
• learning and development opportunities
• eye care policy
• interest-free season ticket loans
• cycle to work scheme.

Vacancies

Volunteer opportunities

director of standards

We’re looking for an exceptional director of standards to lead UKCP’s regulatory function and shape the future of professional ethics and accountability in psychotherapy.

This newly created senior leadership role will oversee standards, ethics, accreditation and complaints, ensuring robust public protection and professional excellence. 

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Deadline: Monday, 22 September at 9am.

Director of resources

We’re seeking an accomplished director of resources to lead UKCP’s core operational functions and help shape the future of the organisation.

This newly created executive role will oversee finance, HR, IT, registry and facilities, driving integration and transformation across all directorates.

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Deadline: Monday, 22 September at 9am.

Members forum representatives

Are you passionate about what's going on in your area? Could you set aside your personal views and put forward the views of those you represent?

We're looking for 10 representatives for our members forum to help us improve communication within UKCP.

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HIPC direct members’ committee assessor and delegate

Would you like to gain 40 + hours per year of CPD and benefit from networking with your HIPC Direct Member colleagues? 

If so, the HIPC Direct Members Committee is looking for new members to take up the roles of HIPC DM assessor and/or delegate.

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